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NewsMakers
NewsMakers
 Fletcher
earns CRS designation
Jon
Fletcher, a REALTOR® with Fonville Morisey Realty in Durham , has earned the
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the Council of Residential
Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association
of REALTORS®. Those who receive the CRS designation have completed advanced
courses and have access to the latest technology. They are specialists in helping
clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.
Fewer than 38,000 realtors nationwide have earned the credential.
 Schild
addresses credit association
Susan Schild, a broker
in the Allen Tate REALTORS® Garner office, was the featured speaker for the
Association of Credit Managers – Triangle Chapter, where she presented the
program “Beyond the Hype: Trends in our Regional and Local Real Estate Markets.” Chrissy
Newbauer, an Allen Tate Mortgage consultant, also presented an update on the
current mortgage market. The meeting also included discussion on how media
coverage contributes to market jitters, opportunities in the market, and implications
for businesses.
Creech, Beacham-Karch,
Brunette join REMAX UNITED
Sales associates Renee
Creech, Pam Beacham-Karch and Gail Brunette have joined RE/MAX UNITED-North
Ridge. Creech is a Raleigh native with two years of real estate experience
and former careers in accounting, finance and restaurant management. Previously
with IBM, Beacham-Karch has been in real estate for three years. Her primary
niche is selling luxury condos. Brunette, who has lived in North Carolina since
1983, has 23 years of real estate experience and holds the e-PRO® designation.
Tedesco earns e-PRO
designation
Maria Tedesco Spine
of Legacy Real Estate Properties in Raleigh has successfully completed the
REALTOR® e-PRO course. She is one of a select few real estate professionals
to earn the prestigious certification through the National Association of REALTORS®. The
certification designates real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. More
than 70 percent of consumers begin their real estate research on the Internet
and e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands
of those buyers and sellers.
Kruger joins Allen Tate |
Leah Kruger has joined
the Allen Tate REALTORS® Brier Creek office. “We are delighted to
have agents of such high caliber as Leah Kruger. Leah exemplifies professionalism
in every aspect of the real estate transaction. We are proud to attract such
a talented professional and know that our clients will be served well,” said
Carol McCormick, branch manager..
ForeverHome selected
as Wendell
Falls’ first builder
Wendell
Falls, a first of its kind development in eastern Wake County, announces the
selection of ForeverHome as the first builder in the 1,400 acre community.
Construction on the White Oak neighborhood in this master-planned community
is scheduled to begin this fall, with first occupancy anticipated in early
2009.
 John
and Nelson team up for Grand
Boulevard Custom Homes
Evelyn John and Brian
Nelson of Fonville Morisey & Barefoot are the new sales associate team
for the Grand Boulevard Custom Homes at Kitts Creek in Morrisville. Four
of these homes were showcased at the 2008 Fall Parade of Homes in October.
Kitts Creek was voted 2008 Community of the Year and won 13 major industry
awards by local home builders associations.
Ellington joins Fonville
Morisey
Matt
Ellington has joined Fonville Morisey Realty as a full-time sales associate
in the Chapel Hill office. Ellington, a resident of Chapel Hill, previously
worked as a bartender and waiter for the Governor's Club in Chapel Hill and
played baseball for two years with the Florida Marlins.
New associates onboard
at York Simpson Underwood Realty
The following associates
have recently joined York Simpson Underwood Realty:
North Raleigh
office: Gwendolyn Wright and Jill Werness.
North Hills office: Gloria Young, Robert Webb and
Paula Motley.
Chapel Hill/Durham office: Jake Wood.
Cary office: Paul Benz and Dennis Harrington.
Meadows at Summerlyn
opens
The grand opening
of Meadows at Summerlyn, a new community featuring 115 custom home sites in
Clayton, was held Sept. 23. The special Carnival of Homes featured music by
the Band of Oz, magic by Joel Givens, games, great prizes and fun food.
Priced from the $190s and
providing a small town charm with close proximity to Raleigh
’s big city amenities, Meadows at Summerlyn is planned to make the most of
the natural environment, combined with streetscapes that reflect the leafy,
old-world charm of neighborhoods from the early 20th century. 
Survey
winner announced
The winner of the online Membership Survey by the Raleigh Regional Association
of REALTORS® is Ann Allen of ERA Pacesetters
Realty. She won free membership dues for one year. Members who listed
their name at the end of the survey were eligible for the prize. Congratulations,
Ann!
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