Experience, Expertise, Credentials and Awards 22 Years of experience, dedication and commitment, and not enough space on the page to show all of Judy's accomplishments, so here are just a few.....  |  | | Judy Szablak, Author of "The Art of Buying or Selling a Home" | |
| | Has won numerous real estate production awards through international franchises, including the Presidents Circle Award, and the International Presidents Elite Club, representing the top 1% of agents internationally. | | | Broker Agent News has honored Judy by naming her to "Top 1% Platinum Producer" status and remains the only agent in the State of Connecticut to earn this honor. Broker Agent News is a national online real estate information publication serving over 300,000 real estate professionals. |

Over the years, many clients as well as Realtors told Judy that she should write a book to assist others with her broad knowledge of real estate. In 2003, she decided that the time was right when a Publisher contacted her, and asked her if she would be interested in writing about the real estate process. The result is an informative and easy to read 160 page book that is a must-read for anyone buying or selling a home. The book is available online and in local bookstores and was published in 2005. Judy gives her clients a complimentary copy. Judy's real estate skills were featured on national television in 2009! Check out . The show is called "Desperate to Buy" and aired in January. We are trying to get copies of the half hour program which shows Judy saving the day andfinding buyers the home of their dreams. She can do that for you, too!   | | Has been recognized by statewide realty firm as being in the top 1% in customer service excellence. This honor is awarded by reviewing actual client testimonials, and receiving customer satisfaction surveys with favorable responses. | | | Actively engaged in the real estate business since 1984. She has years of experience, and is knowledgeable about people and transactions. She is also a licensed "Broker", which is the highest form of state licensure available. | | | Judy has been helping people like you buy and sell their homes for 20 years. That means she has the experience to help you in the most unique circumstances, she knows what works and what doesn't, and she understands that hard-handed or pushy sales tactics are inappropriate and ineffective. Simply put, Judy understands how to work with a variety of people and situations, and how to utilize time-tested marketing ideas and negotiating skills on behalf of her clients. | | | Is a Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS) There are just 5 agents in the state of Connecticut who have attained this prestigious designation, which is awarded only to agents who attend strategic negotiating forums, and can prove that they have learned successful negotiation strategies. | | | Is a Certified Residential Specialist. (CRS) Less than 4% of all agents nationally have attained this prestigious and professional designation. This honor is awarded only to agents who have demonstrated their ability and knowledge by documenting millions of dollars worth of transactions, and by satisfactorily completing advanced education in finance, sales, and marketing. A CRS has learned the "ins and outs" of pricing properties correctly. There are only 25 agents within Judy's noted service areas that have obtained the CRS designation. | | | Is a Graduate of the REALTORS Institute. (GRI) Her commitment to education is a commitment to excellence in her field. | | | Is an Accredited Buyers Representative. (ABR) ABR's attend advanced classes on strategic negotiating, pass required testing and document millions of dollars worth of closed transactions as a buyers representative in order to attain this designation. There are only 20 active ABR's in Judy's noted service areas. | | | Was nationally recognized in the following national real estate trade magazines, some with distribution to over 1 million members: Real Estate Today as early as 1994 for her commitment to, and implementation of technology in real estate- Read Article; Also in May 2003 issue of REALTOR magazine, regarding image enhancement for Realtors Read Article; and, The Council of Residential Specialists magazine in October 2003, for her ideas regarding technology - Read Article; authored an article on marketing and technology for the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Online magazine in September 2003. Read Article; in Realtor magazine in September 2004 for "Achieving Flow" and operating at Optimal Peak Performance. Read Article; in the Certified Residential Specialist Magazine in November 2004, for her advice on marketing strategies and ethics in the article titled Marketing Makeovers- Read Article;and in REALTOR Magazine April 2005 issue, assisting other Realtor's with her knowledge and advice on implementing and maintaining personal websites- Read Article. | | | Is active in regional REALTOR organizations. She knows that name recognition and a good reputation among fellow agents are important. She is a professional and is regarded as "easy to work with" in the real estate industry. | | | Has earned the professional respect of her peers---so much so, she is frequently called upon by other agents to find and list properties for their buyers to purchase. In addition, she is the recipient of many referrals from both inside and outside the RE/MAX organization asking her to assist homeowners in the sale of their home. | | | Continually employs new and unique marketing strategies and approaches to get the job done. Ask Judy about canvassing for buyers and sellers, and what her approaches will be when you employ her to assist you in the buying or selling process. | | | References! Judy invites you to check with her current and past clients, so that you will know you are indeed getting the best service available. | | | Judy is the first agent in her service area to receive the highly regarded e-PRO Designation from the National association of Realtors. An ePRO is an "internet certified" Realtor who possesses the technological skills to assist buyers and sellers effectively with todays ever changing technological advances. There are less than 70 ePRO's in the entire state of Connecticut. | | | Judy has been named to the "Real Estate CyberSpace Society Cyber-Guru Hall of Fame". This highly distinctive honor is awarded to only the most internet and tech-savvy real estate professionals. The Real Estate CyberSpace Society is a real estate trade organization devoted to the advancement of technology in the real estate field. Currently, the RECS has over 7,000 members in 25 countries. | | | Is one of just a handful of Seniors Real Estate Specialists (SRES) in the nation! Judy has been especially trained in handling the special needs of active adults who wish to buy or sell their homes. | | | Greater Fairfield County MLS option (Beta Test) |

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