Laura E. Shifrin is President of Townsend Center Realty, Inc. Licensed in MA since 1977 and NH since 1987. She is one of the few REALTORS in the State to attain the position of its President & is recognized throughout the State and National Association for her professionalism, sharing of her knowledge and expertise as well as her volunteer efforts on behalf of the real estate industry. Laura was 2002 Chair of NAR's Communication Committee and currently is serving her 2nd term as President of the Massachusetts Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists.
What's a CRS?
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation
awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation
recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education.
Since 1977 the Council of Residential Specialists has been conferring
the CRS Designation on agents who meet its stringent requirements. Currently,
there are more than 34,000 active CRS Designees.
Why Use a CRS?
Today, home buying and selling is faster, more complex,
and more competitive in every way. Our goal is to make the process a little
easier for you. The first step is choosing the right REALTOR®.
Experience — To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Designation, every REALTOR® must have significant experience and volume
of real estate transactions.
Ethics — Every CRS Designee is required to maintain membership
in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and to abide by its strict
Code of Ethics.
A Focus on Home Buying and Selling — To help make the home buying
and selling process more rewarding, every CRS Designee must have a proven
track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related
areas like finance, technology and marketing. Work with the top 4 percent.
Technology Expertise — The training available to CRS Designees
includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real
estate business.
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