Lahaina Realty recognized as CORE Plus Firm
Lahaina Realty at 6035 Estero Blvd. recently received the 2012 REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc. CORE Plus certification. a testament to its high level demonstration of professionalism, compliance, education and training.
Lahaina Realty was among four local broker firms to receive the distinction. Fort Myers recipients included Sun Country Realty, Jones and Co. Realty and Real Living Cypress Realty.
“As a Broker, it is my philosophy at Lahaina Realty that we hold ethics and professional standards in our industry as the most important trait,” said Lahaina Realty Broker/Owner Paula Kiker. “Along with those agents in our office, we continue to take great pride in serving our community.”
The CORE Plus certification, which is the first of its kind in the nation, is intended to raise the level of professionalism and help Real Estate Broker primary members keep their agents aware of compliance with local, state and national regulations, education and training. CORE Plus brokers have achieved the highest level of professionalism by completing a series of voluntary actions beyond and above REALTOR required professional compliance:
The certification involves:
– Compliance with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and Florida Real Estate
– Commission (FREC) requirements
– Continued education and advanced training designations
– Office and Association policy compliance
– Community involvement
Brokers who achieve this certification are already members of the National Association of REALTORS, Florida Association of REALTORS and the REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc. and adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and the highest standard of professionalism.
The REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc. is a member-based organization of more than 4,300 members founded 86 years ago. As a Community of REALTOR Excellence (CORE), they are dedicated to serving current and future property owners as they believe that home ownership is the essence of a great community.
— Beate Jones of the REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc. and Bob Petcher contributed to this report.