  Here Are Some Our Professional Designations & Accomplishments: A Broker should be a Leader and set good example for other REALTORS. Trish has done that and more! She is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI), a Certified Resort Property Specialist, and an e-PRO. She has served on many committees of the Massanutten Association of Realtors and has 'chaired' several of those committees. She also found time to serve as the 2000 AND 2006 President of the Massanutten Association of Realtors. Trish is currently serving on 2 Virginia Association of REALTORS (VAR) committees, a National Association of REALTORS committee (for Resort Properties & Second Homes), and is an Certified Ethics Instructor for the Virginia Association of REALTORS. Each year, Trish attends a minimum of 20 to 30 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education and is currently working on getting her Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation. She also teaches orientation classes for new Realtors (including Buyer Agency, Ethics, Fair Housing & Anti-Trust). - As an office, we are active in our community and in our local Realtor Association.
Trish also owns Four Seasons Rentals, which offers weekend escapes and vacation rentals at Bryce Resort. If you are looking for lodging with mountain views, fireplaces, and jacuzzis or hot tubs, you can reach one of the vacation coordinators at their Bryce Resort direct number: 800/296-2149. The rental staff will be delighted to assist you with the many choices available in Chalets, Townhomes, and Condos.
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About Appraisals >The Language of Real Estate Agents
Technical terms can be confusing to people who do not work in a profession, and real estate agents use language that may be confusing to many home buyers and sellers.
If you find your eyes glazing over when your real estate agent starts talking about escrow, clear title, easements, encroachments, contingencies, financing, appraisals and the closing process, don't hesitate to ask for a translation. Buying or selling a home is a major step, and professional real estate agents are totally committed to helping you understand the process thoroughly so that you can make informed decisions.
The simple transaction of trading the sellers' house for the buyers' money has become complicated by several hundred years of custom, common law, and state and local government requirements. Consumer demands have resulted in up-to-date rules that communication be as clear and understandable as possible. Real estate agents work to create an atmosphere in which you feel comfortable to ask questions.
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Who is "Fannie Mae" and why is she a big name in real estate?
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"Fannie Mae" is the real estate industry nickname for FNMA, or Federal National Mortgage Association, the stockholder-owned corporation that purchases mortgages from mortgage lenders. |
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