This month, I have the rare honor being on the front cover of Realtor Magazine, as part of Class of 2009 30 under 30. For several years, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has selected a group of young professional with promising careers from among hundreds of applicants. I am privileged to be among this group this year.
Each of us in this top 30 group has our own challenges in the markets where we work, but what binds us is our willingness to try innovative new ways of serving our customers. We see the real estate profession as not just way to sell houses but as helping customers make the most important purchase of their life. The old days (where a buyer first saw a property at an open house he saw in the paper) are long gone; today's buyer may still visit an open house but he/she has already done a web search of properties in the area and has more sophisticated understanding of the market.
As a young Realtor, I have found my niche working with 20- and 30- buyers who are web-savvy and who contact me on Facebook almost as much as by phone. I have built up my website so that visitors can get a thorough understanding of the vibrant D.C. area. Every client is treated like a VIP client & a friend.
Check out the video for 30 under 30 at http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid23776578001?bctid=23847369001.
If you are looking to buy in the D.C. area, check out my Atlantic Coast Connection website, which features testimonials from many satisfied clients.
Rachel Valentino of Valentino & Associates
www.rachelvalentino.com (c) 202.270.6972 (f) 202.290.1204
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Rachel...I read every Realtors Magazine issue and pay special attention the 30 under 30 issue. You are all fine young men and women, and it's an honor to share this profession with this esteem group of very smart cookies. You do us all proud.
Thank you very much, Steve. It's an honor to be in real estate and have great colleagues such as yourself.
Hi Rachel ~ The 30 Under 30 is my absolute favorite issue of Realtor magazine each year. I commented to several coworkers that this year's winners were an especially successful and impressive group. Congratulations - it's quite the honor.
Liz
Congratulations to you Rachel on making the top 30 under 30 list of realtors in the Realtors Magazine. What a great accomplishment. Much success to you Rachel. Great post.
Thanks to both of you for your kind comments. It was very exciting (and a great honor) to be part of the 30 under 30 group!