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• Trusted resource for answers about the process
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• Ability to target home searches
• Strong negotiation skills
• Support through the closing and beyond

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Real Estate Accreditations, Certifications & Designations

If you're looking for a New York Queens or Long Island Real Estate Agent and Exclusive Buyers Broker whose expertise and credentials are second-to-none, you're come to the right place.

At the helm of True Queens and Long Island Real Estate is Jennifer Castellanos, who has earned 7 professional real estate credentials as part of her commitment to possessing the most up-to-date and advanced real estate skills, training, and resources to assist sellers, homebuyers, and investors in purchasing real estate in Queens and Long Island, New York.

When you want the very best in Queens and Nassau real estate, call upon Jennifer Castellanos at (646) 303-4612

More Real Estate Credentials Than...

If you are thinking that 7 real estate credentials is a lot for one real estate associate broker to garner, you are absolutely right. Jennifer has more real estate designations and certifications than most Realtors® in N.Y.

• Less than 1% have earned their ABR
• Less than 15% have earned their CBR
• Less than 1% have earned their GREEN
• Less than 20% have earned their SFR
• Less than 10% have earned their SRES
• Less than 10% have earned their RSSC
• Less than 1% have earned their RSPS
• Less than 10% are members of the Real Estate Buyer Agents Council (REBAC)

Read definitions of each earned real estate designation / certification below.

ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative

The Accredited Buyer Representative designation is the benchmark of excellence in real estate buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The ABR is only given to those real estate buyers agents who meet specified educational and practical experience in representing buyers in real estate. REBAC offers two professional real estate designations: Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) this real estate designation indicates a higher level of education and expertise for real estate agents and brokers who represent buyers in an exclusive buyers agency.
As of January 2013, only 13 agents in all of Queens and only 21 agents in Nassau hold the ABR.

 CBR - Certified Buyers Representative

 A Certified Buyer Representative (CBR®) is specially trained to represent the buyers, helping them get the best possible price for the home they desire.

GREEN

The GREEN Designation, awarded by the Green Resource Council, is the only environmental real estate designation for real estate agents that is recognized by the National Association of Realtors®. GREEN indicates a commitment to the most current information on green real estate, including energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate, as well as understanding homebuyers' concerns and questions about green real estate. Today, more and more homebuyers believe in the importance of high-efficiency heating and cooling features, and other green real estate issues. GREEN designees are trained in real estate issues pertaining to conservation, energy efficiencies, use of recycled products and progressive energy sources such as solar.

RSPS - Resort & Second Home Property Specialist

The RSPS certification is awarded to Realtors® in resort and second-home real estate markets around the world who have distinguished themselves among peers and among consumers. The RSPS indicates knowledge and skills in the second-home and investment real estate market. Homebuyers and real estate investors seeking a second home may be assured that a RSPS real estate agent / broker is a specialist in second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination. The RSPS certification is awarded by the National Association of REALTORS®. As of April 2012, there are only 82 agents in all of New York State with the RSPS designation.

RSSP - REALTOR Short Sale Professional

If you purchased or refinanced your home and now your owe more than your home is worth due to the real estate market and are in the need to sell, a short sale may be an option for you.

A short sale is a process whereby a homeowner can sell a home and pay off an existing mortgage at less than full value. A short sale can benefit all parties to the transaction.
The lender receives a more cost effective solution to the lengthy and tedious foreclosure process, which often results in less money to the lender than the short sale proceeds.

SFR - Short Sales & Foreclosures Resource

The SFR is the mark of a real estate agent / broker with the knowledge and training to help buyers pursue short sales and foreclosures opportunities. The SFR is awarded by the National Association of Realtors® to those who have furthered their knowledge in the practice of distressed home sales. In the turbulent times, from as many as one third to one half of all home sales nationwide were in some form of the foreclosure process or had already been foreclosed upon. Realtors® with the SFR certification are a trusted informational resource for short sales and foreclosures. The ability to close short sale and REO transactions depends on the ability to see the transactions through with real estate expertise.

SRES® is awarded to Realtors® who are qualified to address the real estate needs of consumers age 50+. The SRES® Council awards this designation to those who have demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50+ through major real estate transactions - relocating, refinancing, or buying a retirement home/condo. SRES® signifies special training, updates and preparation to offer the real estate options and information needed for those making life changing decisions in real estate.  

My Mission

My mission is to provide PLATINUM service for all customers – buyers, sellers, and investors. I believe that facilitating my customers’ finding their piece of the “American dream” is exciting and rewarding. Local and Global. Log onto my websites for more information about me, my past client referrals and to search the MLS

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