Tom C.

About Tom C.

Tom C. has focused on the Central Madison Market since 1983. He has seasoned expertise, unsurpassed market knowledge and a large network of contacts in the Central Madison area.

Since 1981 Tom C. has lived in Central Madison and has extensive knowledge of the neighborhoods - property values, services, buses, parks, schools and shopping. Two of his four children still attend Central Madison Schools.

As past President of the Greater Williamson Area Business Association, Tom C. has an extensive business owner and employee contact network.

Tom C. is a member of all Central Madison neighborhood associations, GWABA, CWD & DMI. He is a committed and involved Central Madison resident.

Most of all, Tom C. has the highest standards of competence as a Realtor, SRES, ABR, GRI, CRS, and RECS. Click here to learn what these initials mean.

Tom C.'s Credentials

Professional Designations
MA -- University of Wisconsin, Madison
GRI -- Graduate of REALTORS Institute
CRS -- Certified Residential Specialist
ABR -- Accredited Buyers Representative
SRES -- Seniors Real Estate Specialist
RECS -- Real Estate Cyberspace Specialist

Professional Qualifications
Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers License
Active member of the National Association of Realtors
Active member of the Wisconsin Realtors Association
Active member of the Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin
Active member of the REALTORS National Marketing Institute
Active member of the National Real Estate Buyers Agency Council

Not all real estate professionals have the same level of experience or dedication.

Realtors who go to the extra effort of putting in the time and experience and expense to acquire designations are not only showing special interest in their business, they are demonstrating a desire to achieve a higher professional image in the eyes of the public. It is these Realtors who have more experience in real estate specialties such as buyers' agency, relocation, property management, and more.

When you see Tom Christensen, SRES, ABR, CRS, GRI, RECS this is what it means:

SRES
The Seniors Real Estate Specialists help seniors make wise decisions about selling the family home, buying rental property, managing the capital gains and estate tax implications of owning real estate, obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community, and other issues. The SRES designation was introduced in 1997 and is nationally recognized.

ABR
The Accredited Buyer Representative designation indicates a real estate agent specializing in representing buyers in the real estate transaction. The ABR is conferred by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC).

CRS
The Certified Residential Specialist designation, offered through NAR, denotes an agent who specializes in residential real estate. Only about 3 percent of the members of NAR have earned this designation.

GRI
Only about 9 percent of all Realtors have earned the designation Graduate of the Realtor Institute.

RECS
Real Estate Cyberspace Specialist

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