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Flach awarded CIPS designation
Leah Flach of Fonville Morisey Realty was recently awarded the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, making her one of about 1,500 real estate professionals throughout the world who hold this designation.

The CIPS designation recognizes members who have achieved the necessary training and experience to work successfully with international clients and properties. Designees must also prove achievement in international real estate transactions.

Ciccarelli and Deibel earn e-PRO certification
Susan Ciccarelli and Stuart Deibel of York Simpson Underwood Realty recently earned the e-PRO certification, making them two of only one percent of real estate professionals nationally who holds this title.

e-PRO is the official technology certification program of the National Association of REALTORS®. The course is designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home. Participants are instructed in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of online research and marketing tools.

West awarded ABR designation
Sallie West of Fonville Morisey Realty was recently awarded the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS®. She joins more than 38,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation.

The ABR designation is geared towards agents who wish to enhance their buyer representation skills, and provides proof to prospective buyer-clients of their proficiency at servicing the special needs of buyers. Requirements include a comprehensive two-day course in buyer representation, a written examination on legal and practical aspects of client representation and practical experience in the field of buyer representation.

Clark, Connor, Dawson graduate from NCAR Academy
Theresa Clark and Mark Connor of Fonville Morisey Realty and Kim Dawson of Prudential Carolinas Realty recently graduated from the North Carolina Association of REALTORSÒ 2008 Leadership Academy . The graduation ceremony was held during the closing session at the NCAR Annual Convention in Charlotte .

Clark is president-elect of RRAR’s Board and Connor is a board member.

The Leadership Academy seeks to identify and train local REALTOR® leaders for future leadership positions. Twelve participants were chosen this year from a statewide pool of highly qualified applicants to participate in the academy. Training sessions included activities to help participants identify individual leadership skills, team-building exercises, and instruction about goal setting, network building and improving communication skills.

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Six RRAR members earn GRIs
The following RRAR members recently earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, signifying mastery of an intense training program of classroom instruction:

• Dede Hickman of Prudential Carolinas Realty
• Ann Hughes of Howard Perry & Walston Realty
• Julie Keelan of Allen Tate Co. Inc.
• Roger Kenney of Howard Perry & Walston Realty
• Julie Roland of Realty World Carolina Property
• Lisa Tedder of Re/Max United.

On a national level, only 22 percent of REALTORS® hold this designation.

Graduation from the program requires completion of more than 90 hours of course work and 12 examinations.

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