Local Agent Pete Veres has been Awarded Real Estate’s Prestigious 203k Specialist Designation

Denver, CO – August 16, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Elite Asset Management Team Leader, Pete Veres, has completed the real estate industry’s most comprehensive training in the use of the U.S. Government’s FHA 203k Home Purchase and Renovation Loan program. With this designation, Pete Veres becomes a member of RE-buildUSA, a nationwide organization of real estate, lending and home improvement professionals, working in partnership with Lowe’s, and is dedicated to helping more Americans achieve the dream of home ownership, improving our communities and contributing to the health of our economy.

“The FHA 203k Renovation Loan offers tremendous opportunities for many Americans to enjoy great prices on homes today,” explains Pete Veres. “There is very little awareness of this program and the power it offers in our current economy.”

RE-buildUSA was established with the mission of creating more awareness of the opportunities offered by the FHA 203k program, while at the same time, simplifying the process for all involved. As RE-buildUSA’s home improvement partner, Lowe’s assists in identifying the scope of work and relative costs and then coordinates the actual renovation activities through its nationwide network of licensed installers.

“My 203k Specialist™ designation training positions me to provide professional guidance to those who would like to locate a great home in a great neighborhood to be renovated to meet their needs,” added Veres. “These are the homes offered at the most competitive prices. Additionally, as a member of RE-buildUSA, I can help my buyers more easily navigate the process of planning, securing loan approval and completing the home improvements.”

203k Specialists are also trained to bring a strong competitive advantage to home sellers by more effectively marketing their homes to a wider audience. The RE-buildUSA List Assist program provides visualization tools and cost estimates allowing prospective buyers to better recognize the value of an available property, and the 203k Specialist can then help them put the power of the FHA 203k to work in purchasing and renovating the home.

“I’m excited to have Pete Veres earn this designation and supporting the mission of RE-buildUSA,” explains Earl Henson, Qualifying Broker of RE/MAX Elite. “Knowledge is power, and I believe this program really sets our people apart when it comes to helping home buyers and sellers make the most of the excellent opportunities in today’s market.”

Pete Veres has been active in real estate sales for over eight years and works in the Greater Albuquerque areas. Pete also holds designations including CRS, ABR, CDPE, CLHMS, 203K Specialist and has won many awards including the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame and is recognized as a leading sales producer being in the Top 3% of agents of Albuquerque and the No. 5 RE/MAX Team In New Mexico. Pete can be reached at 505-362-2005.

RE-buildUSA is based in Newport Beach, California. To learn more, visit www.re-buildusa.com or call 877.USA.203k.

About RE/MAX, LLC:
RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger.  From a single office in Denver, Colorado, it has grown into a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 75 countries, an international presence greater than any of its competitors.  Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX.

RE/MAX has been recognized as the leading real estate franchise in the “2009 Franchise Times Top 200,” and has also been honored as the top real estate franchise for nine of the last 11 years in “The Franchise 500 Survey,” published by Entrepreneur magazine.

Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at www.remax.com, the most visited real estate franchise web site.  (ComScore, Jan.-June 2009; Compete.com, Feb. 2008-June 2009; Hitwise, Jan.-June 2009)

RE/MAX is proud of its Premier Community Citizenship, which has raised over $100 million for deserving organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Children’s Miracle Network and The Sentinels of Freedom Foundation.

For information on RE/MAX, please visit:  www.remax.com  or   www.joinremax.com

Contact
Pete Veres
Team Leader
RE/MAX Elite Asset Management Team
(505) 362-2005
pete (at) nmeleite (dot) com
www.nmelite.com