REALTORS® Earn Certification as Area Specialists

South Tahoe Association of REALTORS Area Specialist

September 10, 2013
Theresa Souers, 2013 Education Chair
South Tahoe Association of REALTORS®
P: 530.541.7007 | E: staor@staor.org

When buying or selling a home, one of the most important decisions a consumer can make is incorporating the expertise of a knowledgeable REALTOR®.  Choosing to work with a REALTOR® who also knows the “ins and outs” of an area, such as the nuances involving local area government agencies, only enhances that decision.

With the intent of providing a higher level of service to South Lake Tahoe home buyers and sellers, STAR created the South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® Area Specialist Certification program for its members.  To achieve the certification, a licensed REALTOR® must demonstrate sufficient knowledge regarding the following local agencies and industries:

• T.R.P.A                                                                            
• US Forest Service Cabins
• Building Department                                            
• California Tahoe Conservancy
• Vacation Rentals                                                      
• South Tahoe Refuse
• South Tahoe Public Utility District                
• Fire District
• Homeowner Insurance 

This is considered the South Tahoe Association REALTORS®’ most valued education program each year.  Speakers from the agencies listed above present information and provide updates they feel important for REALTORS® to be knowledgeable about to best represent their clients in South Lake Tahoe.  After each presentation, a test is given.  To qualify for the certificate, which has been approved by the California Association of REALTORS®, one must pass with at least an 80% accuracy rate.  The Certificate is then valid for two years. 

The following is a roster of REALTORS® that earned the South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® Area Specialist Certification in 2012 or 2013: