Certifications and Credentials

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Since 2006 Colleen has annually been voted by clients and industry peers as a 5 Star “Best in Client Satisfaction” Real Estate Professional.An honor only bestowed on approximately 7% of industry professionals.

From the 5 Star Professional site: “As part of an in-depth research process real estate agents are evaluated by their customers and real estate industry professionals based on customer service, integrity, market knowledge, communication and negotiation skills, closing preparation, helping you find the right home, marketing the home being sold, and overall satisfaction.”

 

 

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Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)

The Graduate REALTOR® Institute symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made a commitment to providing a superior level of professional services by earning the GRI designation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients

Article: Why work with a Realtor with the GRI designation

 

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Certified Negotiation Expert

Colleen Fischesser was among the very first NW Realtors to earn the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation. Agents who receive this certification are in the top 1% of all agents nationally.

With professional negotiation skills on top of years of experience, Colleen will typically obtain better results for her clients. CNE agents have a powerful competitive edge because of their ability to uncover information effectively, get more and give less during sales/purchase negotiations, and retain control over desired outcomes.

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Accredited Buyer Representative

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation demonstrates to peers and consumers your commitment to providing outstanding service for real estate buyers.

 

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Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE):

The CDPE designation is the latest training and certification program Colleen has undergone. A Certified Distressed Property Expert® is a real estate professional with unique training and a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of the current real estate industry, including foreclosures and short sales. nd the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are uniquely qualified to be able to provide solutions for homeowners looking for foreclosure avoidance assistance and other hardships in today’s market, specifically short sales.

 

 

Additional Information:

Washington State Managing Broker License:

  • Washington State License #17050
  • Member Washington Association of Realtors
  • Previously served on NWMLS Arbitration Commitee
  • Awarded Seattle/King County Association of Realtors Community Service Award 2011
  • RE/MAX Hall of Fame
  • Business Success Coach/Mentor Tom Ferry-Your Coach