Tim Mc Brayer Of The Jim Allen Group Earns 2 Impressive Real Estate Designations

RALEIGH, N.C. - April 10, 2013 - PRLog -- The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston is pleased to announce that team member, Tim McBrayer is now one of a select group of real estate professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging‐in‐Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, in addition to the Certified Green Professional™ (CGP) educational designation. Both certifications are testament to his dedication and professionalism to his clients, prospects and career. These designations are in addition to the already impressive list of credentials Tim has including: ESA, ePRO, ASP, SRES, ABR, EcoBroker, Certified CB Previews, SFR, OCIP, CAPS, CGP and MBA.

The CAPS designation identifies McBrayer as a Realtor with the skills and knowledge necessary to work with builders and home buyers to remodel or modify a home to meet the unique needs of the older population, disabled owners or their visitors. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in partnership with the AARP and Home Innovation Research Labs, created the CAPS program, which includes training and education on the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to compete in the fastest‐growing segment of the residential remodeling industry — home modifications for aging‐in‐place.

CAPS graduates include remodelers, builders, designers, architects, occupational therapists and others who help homeowners remain in their homes safely, independently and comfortably as they age. In three days of coursework, the CAPS curriculum incorporates market demographics, communication techniques, marketing, common barriers and solutions, building codes and standards, product ideas and resources and business management. CAPS program graduates are required to maintain their designation by attending continuing education programs and/or participating in community service projects.

The Certified Green Professional™ (CGP) educational designation, also earned by Tim, recognizes that he has the skills and knowledge to utilize the best strategies when working with builders and buyers who desire to incorporate green building principles into new home and remodeling projects. The CGP curriculum includes three days of training from leading building industry practitioners and academics on a range of topics, including strategies for integrating green building principles into homes using cost‐effective methods of construction. Coursework includes sections on energy, water and resource efficiency; indoor environmental quality; lot and site development; and home owner education. Green home building is a growing request among buyers and The Jim Allen Group works with several builders who are highly acclaimed in this area.

“Tim is an extremely dedicated Realtor who consistently goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service to his clients,” states Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group. “He is one of the most decorated Realtors with all of the designations he successfully acquired.”

About The Jim Allen Group

The Jim Allen Group was established in 1983 and is comprised of 26 Buyers Agents, office staff, and Jim Allen. The agency generates 100% of its sales from the Triangle, Wake, Franklin and Granville counties and Jim Allen has the unique distinction of being the #1 Agent in the Triangle since 1996. The group has won numerous accolades and awards including being ranked the #1 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Team in the Carolinas; #1 Coldwell Banker in the NATION in Sold Units, 2011 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence from the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council; Top 50 Agents Nationally for the Most Homes Sold by Wall Street Journal, and most notably ranked #4 team in units sold and #6 team in volume sales for all of North America. For more information about Jim Allen and his team, please call The Jim Allen Group at 919-845-9909 or visit their website at www.JimAllen.com . Sales and marketing by The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, 5000 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609.