Watson Realty’s Lynnette Piper earns MRP Certification

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jan. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- Watson Realty Corp. Hidden Hills Realtor^® Lynnette Piper recently earned the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification.

This certification is provided by the National Association of REALTORS^®. Itfocuses on teaching real estate professionals how to handle working with, and helping active and former military personnel find housing solutions.

“I found this training very useful and essential to expanding my customer base, as Jacksonville is a major military city,” shared Piper.

For military members and their families, having a MRP relieves them of the stress and complications that relocation can involve.

“Home ownership is an important part of the fabric of America, and having a stable home environment is vital when men and women of the military are called away to serve their country. Working with a REALTOR^® who understands specific needs and timetables related to military service will make their transfers easier, faster and less stressful,” says NAR President, Gary Thomas.

To earn the MRP certification, REALTORS^® need to complete the one-day MRP certification core course; complete pre-class readings to learn more about military background information, acronyms and military culture, complete two webinars; and be in good standing with NAR.

In addition to trusted referrals, members of the network provide exceptional marketing advantages and knowledge to their buyers and sellers. Watson Realty Corp. is honored to be a founding member of LeadingRE and a three-time recipient of the network’s highest honor, the Diamond Awards.

Piper understands the process of relocating firsthand; due to her father’s former job as an Army, Airborne, she moved around a lot as a child. Piper has held various banking positions including financial specialist, bank manager, and loan officer and has had insurance licenses as well as investment licenses. Piper volunteers for Toys for Kids Foundation and Children’s Home Society, and in her spare time she enjoys gardening, going to the beach, entertaining and attending live theater.