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Jean Allard Earns NAR Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification

Published 04/11/2017

Jean Allard with Keystone Real Estate Group has earned the nationally recognized Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification.

The National Association of REALTORS® offers the PSA certification to REALTORS® as determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and a commitment to approach the pricing assignment from various perspectives.

“The market demands accurate property value assessments, so NAR is excited to provide realtors with enhanced tools, education and expertise to determine the most accurate value for a home and give their clients a leg up when buying or selling,” said NAR President Tom Salomone, broker-owner of Real Estate II Inc. in Coral Springs, Florida.

“Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA” is the required one-day course for the PSA certification that provides REALTORS® with knowledge and skills to select appropriate comparables and make accurate adjustments, guide sellers and buyers through the details of comparative market analyses and the underlying pricing principles that inform them, and interact effectively with appraisers.

In addition to completing the course, participants are required to view two required webinars. Once awarded the certification, REALTORS® will be equipped to guide clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values. For more information about the PSA certification, visit www.pricingstrategyadvisor.org.

Allard has earned Rhode Island Monthly’s Five Star Realtor Award for six consecutive years.

About Keystone Real Estate Group, Inc. (www.keystoneregroup.com)

Founded in 2002, Keystone Real Estate Group, Inc. has offices in Warwick, Rhode Island. Led by Dan Awde, SRES and Jean Allard, SRES, the firm has over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry specializing in commercial and residential brokerage services, construction management and inspections, OREO management/dispositions, marketing and broker evaluations. Awde and Allard serve on the Board of the Hope Alzheimer’s Center.

Ice - DAM!

Published 01/06/2016

 

Aren't those icicles pretty? They're pretty damaging if left dangling like that. Once winter unleashes her fury, the moisture produced by rain and snow can back up under your roof. The result is called an "ice dam" and it can be very costly to repair. Keep your gutters clear and hire a professional to clear heavy snow off the roof. It's a simple preventative measure that can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Now, you can relax with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the beauty outside without worry.

'Twas 3 days before Christmas

Published 12/22/2015

'Twas 3 days before Christmas, I'm selling a house
It's completely pest free - not one single mouse!
The buyers are psyched 'cause they got such a deal
The sellers are happy - it wasn't a steal!
The torch will be passed from one to the other...
New memories will be made - a new little brother!
Once papers are signed, they move forward, you see
One with more cash; one with children times three!
The boxes are packed and ready for shipping
The buyers, undaunted, are happy and skipping!
Once donning their nightshirts, with buttons a poppin'
The sellers will have lots of loot in their stockin'!
If you know anyone looking for a home
Tell them they have no further to roam
Now think of your realtor while meeting your friends
'Cause when working with me, the fun never ends!
Give my name and number; and introduction is better
A referral, hands down, really beats a new sweater!

Jean Allard earns “Five Star Realtor” rating for 2nd year

Published 05/01/2013

Keystone Real Estate Group, Inc., specializing in residential and commercial brokerage in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, today announced that Jean Allard has earned the “2013 Rhode Island Five Star Real Estate Agent” rating. This is the second successive year she has earned this designation. Read more...