I have 35 years of experience in Technology, Management, Finance and Sales. The last 6 years working in Residential Real Estate specializing in First-Time Homebuyers finding their home of choice.  I am currently heading up Advance Realty Experts Canton's Office First Time Homebuyer Division. This division is responsible for helping low to moderate income families realize their dream of home ownership.

“I really enjoy when I see that warm and fuzzy feeling on my client's face when they find their dream home”.

DESIGNATION(S)/CERTIFICATION(S):

• ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative®) is the largest association of real estate professional focusing on all aspects of buyer representation.  With over 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 30,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.
• AHWD (At Home With Diversity® ) is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, teaches REALTORS® how to work effectively with — and within — a rapidly changing multicultural market.
  
• CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert® ) is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry, and the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today’s market, specifically short sales. 
• GRI (Graduate, REALTOR Institute®)  members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice. Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice will want to participate in the REALTOR® Institute program and earn the GRI designation. The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional that has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.
• SFR (Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource®)  The SFR certification program is offered by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of NAR. The program includes training on how to manage short-sale, foreclosure, and real-estate owned transactions, and provides resources to help Realtors® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves. 
• WHC (Workforce Housing Certified®)  offers training to members who want to learn more about financing options for first-time homebuyers and critical workforce employees (police, firefighters, teachers, medical staff) as well as programs targeted for special populations, such as disabled persons and aging citizens.  

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION(S):

National Association of Realtors (NAR)  www.realtor.org

Maryland Association of  Realtors (MAR)    www.mdrealtor.org

Member, Equal Opportunity/Cutural Diverisity Committee

Member, Housing Affordability Committee

Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, Inc. (GBBR)    www.gbbr.org

Member, Equal Opportunities & Housing Affordability Committee

National Association of  Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (NAREB)   www.nareb.com

Real Estate Brokers of Baltimore, Inc. (REBB)    www.mdrealtist.com

Real Estate BUYER’S AGENT Council (REBAC)    www.rebac.com 

Council of  Residential Specialist (CRS)    www.crs.com 

Women Council of Realtors (WCR) www.wcr.com

Metropolitan Regional Information Services (MRIS)    www.mris.com 

LIVE BALTIMORE Home Center    www.livebaltimore.com

United Professional Sales Assn. (UPSA)

 INSTRUCTOR/PRESENTER/PREFERRED AGENT:

ACORN HOUSING 

Belair-Edison Neighborhood, Inc.

Bon Secours of Maryland Foundation 

Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation

Freddie Mac Credit Smart Instructor

Home Partnership Inc.

LIVE BALTIMORE Home Center 

Southeast Community Development Corp.

AWARD(S):

2010 LIVE BALTIMORE 5 YEAR SERVICE AWARD