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My Experience, Credentials, Track Record, and Awards

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

• BA - University of Mass., Amherst
• GRI - Graduate of REALTORS Institute
• CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
• ITI - Graduate Instructors Training Institute
• ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Massachusetts Real Estate Brokerages License
• Active Member of the National Association of REALTORS
• Active Member of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS
• Active Member of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS
• Active Member of the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS
• Active Member of the MLS of the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

• 1986-1989 @ Ruffer Real Estate
• 1989-1991 @ The Prudential Ruffer Real Estate
• 1991-1996 @ Dayspring Realtors
• 1996-present @ RE/MAX Integrity Realtors

BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS

• Has handled over 1250 Real Estate transactions
• Past President, Central Berkshire Council
• Past Co-Chair of New Member Orientation Committee, Berkshire County Board of Realtors
• Member of Professional Standards Committee, Chairmen Education & Indoctrination Committee
• Top Salesperson for company 1987-1997, Ruffer Real Estate & Dayspring Realtors
• 1993 Realtor of the Year for Berkshire County
• Voted Best Individual Realtor in the 1998 Best of the Berkshires Readers Poll
• Awarded Platinum Club Award for Re/Max, 1999, 2003 & 2004
• Awarded Hall of Fame Award for Re/Max, 2001
• Since 1986 Al has served over 1,100 families, and sold over $119 million in real estate, $13.2 million in 2004 alone!

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The process of guiding a home sales transaction is in reality more complex than many people realize. When qualified buyers present an offer on your home, it might seem that the deal is done, but this is only the beginning of the negotiations process. Ideally, this aspect of the transaction culminates in a meeting of the minds. At no point can the real estate agent just sit back and relax, because the "glue" that holds each transaction together is subject to a variety of factors and forces that may cause the deal to fall apart.

We can only hope that there are no surprises during the home inspections. We have to presume that the appraiser will think the house is worth as much as the buyer and seller do, but this is never guaranteed. As the buyers make their loan application, we cross our fingers that the credit report reveals they always pay their bills on time.

Rarely is a transaction completed without a few problems. A real estate agent's professional skills come into play primarily during the time between contract ratification and the closing. At this point, we use our creativity, patience and negotiating skills to achieve a happy resolution to your transaction.

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The Al Gelinas Team
RE/MAX Integrity Realtors, Inc.
154 Elm Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone #: 413-443-7274
413-822-1572
Fax #: 413-496-8077
Email: algelinas@nycap.rr.com
The Al Gelinas Team of qualified Realtors is successfully walking buyers and sellers through the real estate process in Berkshire County. Their team approach allows them to provide unsurpassed service to the buying and selling community. The Al Gelinas Team’s commitment to excellence comes with the promise of delivering honest, caring and professional service in which the customer or client always comes first. For the best Real Estate service the Berkshires has to offer, call the Al Gelinas Team today!

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