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Massachusetts Realtor Attends National Conference With Top Real Estate Minds in the Country
Orlando, FL – Jane Becker of Home Team AdvantEdge Co. in Central Massachusetts recently returned from attending the top educational opportunity offered in the real estate industry, the STAR POWER Annual Conference.
Presented by internationally acclaimed educator and trainer, Howard Brinton, this Conference brought together over 1,500 of the most progressive, forward-thinking professionals in real estate today to share their methods of success. The faculty consisted of 150 of the continent’s top-producing real estate professionals, all ranking in the top 1% of all REALTORS in North America.
Jane Becker, a REALTOR with Home Team AdvantEdge Co., had this to say about the experience: “This Conference and the STAR POWER Systems have armed wit with the best tools available to provide the highest quality of service to my clients. In addition I continue to build a tremendous network for referring my clients to the best agents all over the country when they’re considering a move or looking to buy a second home. I also received invaluable insight on the benefit of operation from a business philosophy, and incorporating the latest technology to keep me on the cutting edge.”
As a part of the Conference, Jane Becker received information for consumers about the rising epidemic of short sales and foreclosures in the U.S. In the next several months she will be going through rigorous training and working on receiving two designations to help home owners in this difficult time. Anyone wanting information on short sales and foreclosures can contact Jane Becker by phone 508-829-3338 or email buyhomes@charter.net.
January 2003 New Company Offering Innovative Services to Buyer Clients
Home Team AdvantEdge Co. Opens it's doors in Central Massachusetts and offers innovative and extensive services to home buyers of residential property. The company was formed to help educate and service consumers who are looking to purchase homes in Central Massachusetts. "Many buyers feel that they do not have anyone advocating on their behalf and that they do not have access to the full housing market when they work with a
'traditional agent", says Jane Becker, Broker/Owner of Home Team AdvantEdge. "Unlike traditional real estate offices, this company only works for home buyers and never sells houses; there is never a conflict of interest between the real estate professional and the client. Our fees are already built into the purchase price of most homes, so the buyers do not pay any more for our services than if they went directly to the listing agent."
Home Team AdvantEdge Co. revolutionalises the home search process by giving prospective buyers the full control of their home search. The buyers determine their own criteria and price range and any available homes are e-mailed (with addresses) directly to the clients. "We have contracted with a company to locate and collate "for sale by owner" advertisements on behalf of our buyers and these are also emailed directly to them every day.", stated Mrs. Becker.
Exclusive Buyer Agency is a fairly new concept in the Real Estate. It has received mas-sive support both from the media and consumer protection groups including activists such as Ralph Nader. Exclusive buyer agents go out of their way to protect the consum-er in what may be the biggest financial decision of their lives. Many buyers do not know that they have a right to a buyer agent, someone who will protect their interests, disclose facts, hold their information confidential, and negotiate on their bahalf. The buyers have a choice of being sold a house or have a professional help them buy a home.
Jane Becker, President of Home Team AdvantEdge Co. Has worked with hundreds of clients; she has won the "Rookie of the Year" award from the Greater Worcester Board of Realtors and has been a guest speaker at the National Association of Realtors Annual Convention. Currently, Jane is on the Board of Massachusetts Association of Buyer Agents and is the Vice President of Membership and Education. To learn more about Exclusive Buyer Agency and Home Team AdvantEdge Co., Please visit www.hometea-madvantedge.com or call 866-202-4634 for more information.
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April 2003 - LEARN TO AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES WHEN BUYING A HOME
Worcester, MA, April 5, 2003: Home Team AdvantEdge Co. Is sponsoring a half day seminar for the public on the home buying process. Speakers include a mortgage originator, a home inspect-or, an attorney and a real estate agent specializing in representing home buyers. This is a Free educational opportunity for consumers who are considering or are in the process of looking for a residential property. The seminar is to be held at the Tatnuck Booksellers & Sons Inc. and spaces are limited.
The student/teacher ratio is small which allows plenty of personal questions and inte-raction with experts. Attendees are incuraged to participate and personalize the workshop to their specific needs. The class begins at 9:00 in the morning and ends by 1:00 in the afternoon. Although, the class is designed for novices, a seasoned home buyer will find extensive infor-mation on todays real estate market as well as extremely helpful financing programs and legal issues.
Readers, interested in receiving more information can visit the web site athometeamadvantedge.com and register on line. "This is the last opportunity to receive valuable information prior to the Spring Market rush" says Jane Becker, president of Home Team Advan-tedge Co. "As in any Spring Market, the buyer faces competition when searching for a home, and education in the home buying process gives consumers an Edge."
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April 2003 - Local Real Estate Professional, Awarded New e-PRO Certification, Uses Web to Maximize Services to Consumers
Holden, Massachusetts-June 9, 2003-As more and more consumers turn to the Internet to buy or sell homes, a new course, e-PRO, trains real estate professionals to use the latest Web tools. Jane Becker, a REALTOR® with and Broker/Owner of Home Team AdvantEdge Co., recently earned the e-PRO certification, and now uses the Internet to work with clients.
e-PRO is the official technology certification program of the National Association of REALTORS®. Conducted by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®, the course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of on-line research tools. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the real estate market.
Mrs. Becker finds that the technological expertise she's gained through e-PRO saves her clients time and money . "In the Technology age of Today, Consumers are bombarded with information on home buying process," says Mrs. Becker. "Now, more than ever, home buyers are looking for their own advocate to interpret that information and guide them to make the right choices."
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May 2003 - Jane Becker Earns Diversity Certification
Jane Becker, a Realtor® from Holden and the Broker of Home Team AdvantEdge Co. in Jefferson, has earned the “At Home with Diversity: One America” certification after successfully completing a course developed by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This course is designed to equip real estate professionals with the tools to expand homeownership opportunities for the growing number of multicultural and minority buyers entering the housing market.
Mrs. Becker, a Realtor® since 1996, is the Owner of Home Team AdvantEdge Co. an Exclusive Buyer Agency specializing in helping home buyers in purchasing residential property. She, also is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors® and the Norther Bristol County Board of Realtors®. She also holds membership and is on the Board of Directors in the Massachusetts Association of Buyer Agents. Mrs. Becker holds the professional designations of GRI and CBR.
As a participant in the NAR certification course, Jane Becker received specialized training on diversity and fair housing issues, as well as instruction on effective business strategies to deal with the changing demographic patterns shaping the local housing markets. With successful completion of the class, she also has acquired an increased level of sensitivity to the different cultures and ethnic backgrounds of todays minority and foreign-born home buyers.
Jane Becker is among the first Realtors® in Massachusetts to earn NARs Diversity certificate. The “At Home With Diversity: One America” class was presented by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors® in April as a part of the organizations observance of National Fair Housing Month.
All agents who earn the certificate also are entitled to use NAR and HUD logos in connection with any advertisements or public relations materials they may develop.
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June 2003 - Jane Becker Earns E-Pro Certification
Local Real Estate Professional, Awarded New e-PRO Certification, Uses Web to Maximize Services to Consumers
Holden, Massachusetts-June 9, 2003-As more and more consumers turn to the Internet to buy or sell homes, a new course, e-PRO, trains real estate professionals to use the latest Web tools. Jane Becker, a REALTOR® with and Broker/Owner of Home Team AdvantEdge Co., recently earned the e-PRO certification, and now uses the Internet to work with clients.
e-PRO is the official technology certification program of the National Association of REALTORS®. Conducted by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®, the course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of on-line research tools. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the real estate market.
Mrs. Becker finds that the technological expertise she's gained through e-PRO saves her clients time and money . "In the Technology age of Today, Consumers are bombarded with information on home buying process," says Mrs. Becker. "Now, more than ever, home buyers are looking for their own advocate to interpret that information and guide them to make the right choices."
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October 2003 - Jane Becker has completed the specialized real estate business course entitled "Business Planning and Marketing for the Residential Specialist"
Jane Becker has completed the specialized real estate business course entitled "Business Planning and Marketing for the Residential Specialist" conducted by the Council of Residential Specialists of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS.
The course was conducted in Waltham and is one in a series of professional education sequences that must be taken by real estate agents and brokers who will eventually qualify for the coveted Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation.
The course covered the preparation of business plans, marketing programs and operations budgets.
During the two-day course, students were subject to hands-on development of plans and programs designed to ensure the professionalism of the residential sales associates.
"There are many new techniques that can effectively enhance the service we provide to our real estate customers," said Jane Becker, "and I have already begun to apply the procedures covered during this course in my work at Home Team AdvantEdge Co."
Certified Residential Specialist Courses are presented in various cities throughout the United States in affliation with the COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS, an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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August 2004 - Central Massachusetts Realtor Attends National Conference with Top Real Estate Minds in the Country
SAN ANTONIO, TX. --Jane Becker of Home Team AdvantEdge Co. In Central Massachusetts recently returned from attending the top educational opportunity offered in the real estate industry, the STAR POWER Annual Conference.
Presented by internationally acclaimed educator and trainer, Howard Brinton, this Conference brought together over 1,800 of the most progressive, forward-thinking professionals in real estate to share their method of success. The faculty consisted of 150 of the continent's top-producing real estate professionals, all ranking in the top 1% of all Realtors in North America.
Jane Becker of Home Team AdvantEdge Co., had this to say about the experience: "This confe-rence and the STAR POWER Systems have armed me with the best tools available to provide the highest quality of service to my clients. In additional, I continue to build a tremendous network for referring my clients to the best agents all over the country when they are considering a move or looking to buy a second home. I also received invaluable insight on the benefit of operation from a business philosophy, and incorporating the latest technology to keep me on the cutting edge."
As a part of the Conference, Jane Becker received information for consumers about the top six mistakes that sellers can make when selling a home, as well as a questionnaire for evaluating and hiring a real estate professional. As a public service, Jane Becker has decided to make these two reports available to Central Massachusetts residents at no charge. Anyone wanting this infor-mation can call Jane Becker at 508-829-3338 or email their request to buyhomes@charter.net .
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January 2005 - Free CD ROM developed for Prospective Home Buyers
JANE BECKER DEVELOPES CD ROM FOR PROSPECTIVE HOME BUYERS
Jefferson---January 3, 2005---Jane Becker has recently completed work on a home buying CD ROM and is offering this complimentary CD to future home buyers. Developed over the last several years with the input of many related professionals, this CD offers a wealth of information for any home buyer.
"Many of my clients have felt very intimidated by the entire home buying process", said Jane. "This CD offers a great deal of helpful information including how real estate agents get paid, what to consider if your looking at a new construction or a condo or even a multi-family property. It also contains links to a number of Internet sites my clients have found to be very helpful".
Jane also adds that nearly all real estate books are designed for a national audience although regional and local practices vary greatly. While consumers may pay $30.00 or more for these references, only a fraction of the information may be relevant in Massachusetts. This FREE CD targets questions and answers most pertinent to central Massachusetts home buyers.
She has already received feedback from real estate companies in other parts of the country who are interested in tailoring her product to their own markets.
Interested home buyers can contact the Home Team AdvantEdge Co. For their complimentary copy.
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JANE BECKER COMPLETES TECHNOLOGY COURSE FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Jefferson,MA ---July 8, 2005---Jane Becker with Home Team AdvantEDge Co. Has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
"Today's real estate brokers and agents want to provice a full menu of services for their clients, whether they are buyers or seller", explains Terrence M. McDermott, President and CEO of REBAC. "The ABR designation, the benchmark of excellence in real estate buyer representation, demonstrates to clients that the agent has taken steps to continue their education in the field of buyer representation, and has the proven experience and training to deliver ethical and professional service to real estate buyers."
Jane Becker ABR, GRI , CBR, E-Pro joins more than 32,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer represen-tation speciality, both in additrion to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.
Becker has also earned the GRI, CBR, and E-Pro designations.
REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world's largest association on real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer. There are more than 43,000 active members of the organization worldwide. The National Association of Realtors, "The Voice of Real Estate", is the world's largest professional association, representing over 1,000,000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.
You may contact the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council by telephone, 800-648-6224, by email, (rebac@realtors.org), or by visiting the REBAC Web site, (www.REBAC.net).
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JANE BECKER HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION BY THE COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS.
Holden, 08/03/06-Jane Becker, a Holden Realtor has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 38,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential. This is about 4% of realtors who hold this designation.
Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict Realtor code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.
Jane Becker is the Broker Owner of Home Team AdvantEdge Co. in Holden. She is a member of the No. Bristol County Board of Realtors.
For more information on the services Mrs. Becker offers, call 508-829-3338.
Jane Becker, a Realtor® and the Broker owner of Home Team AdvantEdge Co. In Jefferson, has successfully completed both LMC (loss mitigation certification) and CDPE (certified distressed property expert) training. This makes Jane Becker the only real esta-te professional in Massachusetts to earn both accreditations. The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® has developed a new certification course that teach REALTORS® how to work effectively with complicated transactions involving fo-reclosures, short sales, properties at auction or bank owned (also known as real estate owned or REO). Over 600 Massachusetts members have already been certified and more courses are being planned across the state. Certified Distressed Property Expert training is getting national recognition as the foremost authority on short sale and forclosure situations. Over 85% of the clients served by CDPE real estate professionals avoid foreclosure. Alex Chafren, founder of the Distressed Property Institute, believes that homeowners, surrounded by a strong CDPE real estate agent team including legal and financial referrals, have the greatest chance of avoiding foreclosure and at minimal financial investment to the homeowner.
Jane Becker's commitment to help save homeowners from Foreclosure occurred after par-ticipating in several short sales and bank owned transactions. Witnessing the helpless-ness, utter sense of aloneness and guilt, felt by homeowners facing foreclosure compelled Jane Becker to act as a homeowner advocate lending a helping hand of expertise and compassion. With her thirteen years of real estate experience, her commitment to edu-cation, strong marketing, systems development and checklists, combined with her know-ledge of the preforeclosure process, have given her clients an advantage in this current epidemic of foreclosures.
"Not having a clear understanding of the elements and consequences of foreclosure lead many homeowners to just give up," said Becker. "And believe me there is a huge diffe-rence in life after foreclosure as opposed to life without foreclosure. We may not be able to save every house, but we can offer the saving hand to every financially distressed home owner.
Mrs. Becker, a Realtor® since 1996, is the owner of Home Team AdvantEdge Co. specializing in helping home buyers in purchasing residential property in central Mas-sachusetts. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors® and the Northern Bristol County Board of Realtors®. She also holds CRS designation and is on the Board of Directors of CRS (Certified Residential Specialist). Only 3% of Realtors hold this prestigious designation.
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JANE BECKER EARNS TWO DESIGNATIONs MAKING HER THE ONLY AGENT IN MASSACHUSETTS WITH BOTH LMC AND CDPE TRAINING
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