The unparalleled splendor of a historic home attracts many eager buyers. While prospective shoppers may…
Jason Forster has never met an opportunity that he didn’t like; opportunity is what drives him. His love for the real estate business largely stems from his success in guiding clients through transactions that maximize their opportunity. Widely recognized for a depth and breadth of real estate expertise, Jason’s clients have counted on him as a trusted advisor who demonstrates a level of knowledge that far exceeds that of the typical Realtor. From the foundation to the furnace, the financing to the finer points of staging, as well as sales and investment strategy, Jason knows what it takes to succeed and ensures that clients are briefed on the big picture every step of the way.
Jason explains that his introduction to Maxavenue’s Maximum Value Home Buying System® and Maximum Value Home Selling System® served as a profound eye-opener to a new mindset for serving clients and practicing real estate.
“Maxavenue is raising the bar for the entire real estate industry,” he emphasizes.
“Our market is hungry for what Maxavenue has to offer. I have no doubt that as consumers begin to realize the difference when they are represented by our agents who are trained in these systems, and solely focused on the best interest of their clients, that the growth of this company will snowball and standards will be raised throughout our entire market,” Jason says.
“These systems provide homebuyers and sellers with the advantage of a proven process for proactively managing the variables that impact the price of a home. Regardless of the market, there is a 5 to 15 percent elasticity in the selling price, and Maxavenue agents work closely with clients ensure top-dollar for their properties based on those variables,” he explains.
Maxavenue buyers have the advantage of a proven system designed help them step back from the emotional factors that can overwhelm the home-buying process and ensure smart buying decisions based on a the four, key home buying fundamentals: lifestyle, financing, investment analysis, and future homeownership costs.
Since all Maxavenue agents are trained and certified on the Maxavenue’s Maximum Choice Home Buying System® andMaximum Value Home Selling System®, clients can count on a “distinct standard of service and true differentiator within an industry characterized by 100,000 agents doing 100,000 different things,” Jason points out.
“While the growth strategy of some real estate companies is based on an agent-centric approach, Maxavenue trains agents to focus on what’s best for their clients. Let there be no doubt: consumers can recognize the difference,” Jason emphasizes. “Ultimately, we believe that there is no growth strategy that can surpass superior service and delighted clients.”
Broker:
A Broker has completed a state-defined education that includes 900 classroom hours, way beyond the 210 hours required for agents. Additionally, Brokers must pass a more comprehensive broker's license exam. Brokers may work alone or they may hire agents to work for them.
Realtor:
A Realtor¨ is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors¨, the largest trade group in the country. Not all agents are Realtors¨ - but choosing a designated Realtor¨ means you've selected an agent that must adhere to the National Association of Realtors¨ stringent code of ethics.
Accredited Buyers Representative:
Real estate agents who have earned the Accredited Buyer's Representative designation have been trained to deliver enhanced customer service, extensive due diligence and expert negotiation skills. Agents without this designation may not have the training or experience required to provide top-quality real estate buyer representation.
Certified Negotiation Expert:
Agents who have earned the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation are trained in a wide spectrum of negotiating strategies and techniques, along with tools to expertly negotiate from a position of strength. While all real estate agents have some experience in negotiations, working with a CNE designated agent gives buyers and sellers a strategic advantage in the negotiating process.
Graduate REALTOR, Institute:
Agents who earn the GRI designation have received advanced training in emerging technology, laws, and procedures as well as the increasingly complex real estate market itself. All agents work to provide a smooth home buying and selling experience, but GRI designated agents have taken the extra step to become a consummate professional and expert in their local market.
Seniors Real Estate Specialist:
Agents who have earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation have been trained to expertly guide and implement effective strategies for mature clients when making important decisions about selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties.
Internet Marketing Certified:
e-PRO curriculum ensures your real estate agent has attained mastery of the latest social media technologies, such as Facebook and Twitter, and can create a compelling online presence vital to helping sellers reaching today's hyper-connected consumers. With the rapidly evolving world of Internet and social media technologies, it pays to have an expert on your team.
Certified Residential Specialist:
Agents who have earned the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation have been trained to understand the complexities of the housing market, how to best position their client’s interests, and how to effectively community with all parties to a transaction. In short, the CRS designation means your agent has more advanced, specialized training in all aspects of the residential market than agents who haven't earned this designation.
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist:
Agents who have earned the designation of Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) are elite professionals with the knowledge, experience and skills required to expertly represent buyers and sellers in the Luxury Home market. In addition, a CLHMS designated agent is a local market leader with documented performance in the top 10% of their markets.
Short Sales and Forclosure Certified:<
Counselor of Real Estate:
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager:
Seller Representative Specialist:
Agents who have earned the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation have demonstrated elevated professional standards, enhanced individual performance, and the ability to recognize emerging market trends and professional practices to real estate professionals. All of this specialized knowledge gives an SRS designated agent the tools to make the home selling experience as smooth as possible.
Green Real Estate Marketing Specialist:
Agents who hold the NAR Green designation have been trained to understand and expertly serve consumers seeking green “eco-friendly” homes. NAR Green agents not only receive education about the quickly developing green technologies and practices, but engage in ongoing specialized training to stay abreast of green real estate issues and trends.
Bachelor of Business Administration:
Master Certified Negotiation Expert:
Agents who earn the Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) designation have mastered a wide spectrum of negotiation skills - including all the CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) qualifications, plus email negotiations, advanced negotiation techniques for both buying and selling, as well as mastering negotiating techniques among different generations and cultures. An agent with these extra, in-depth skills give their clients a significant advantage in negotiating from strength.
Certified Senior Housing Specialist:
Certified Senior Housing Professionals (CSHPs) offer specialized service specifically focused on the needs and special circumstances of senior buyers and sellers. Having completed extensive coursework and the in-depth training, CSHPs have the specialized knowledge to help seniors achieve their goals. As such, they are more equipped than general real estate agents to serve as the Consumer Champion throughout the entire consultative process of a late-in-life move.
Residential Construction Certified:
Agents who have earned the Residential Construction Certified (RCC) designation have been trained to gain a deep understanding of residential construction materials and methods. With comprehensive construction knowledge, RCC designated agents deliver superior consumer value when representing their clients to appraisers, inspectors, lenders, designers, engineers, and construction professionals.
Certified New Home Specialist:
Agents who have earned the Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS) designation are trained professionals and experts in the details of buying a newly constructed home. From negotiating favorable contract terms to expert due diligence during the construction process, a CNHS designated agent has extensive knowledge and experience as a buyer’s agent and the unique factors involved in working with builders and developers.
ECO-Broker:
ECO-Broker is the premier green designation program for real estate professionals. Certified ECO-Brokers serve residential and commercial property owners, sellers and investors. ECO-Brokers build communities, and champion eco-friendly alternatives with an unparalleled level of care, commitment, and follow-up.
Broker Associate:
A broker whose license is held by another broker. An associate broker qualifies to be a real estate broker but still works for and is supervised by another broker. Associate brokers are sometimes called broker-associates, broker-salespersons or affiliate brokers.