RISMedia Inc. has begun a qualification program for real-estate agents designed to help consumers better vet the agents they hire to buy or sell a home.
Dubbed the Top 5 in Real Estate Network, the qualification is reserved for agents who have been in business at least three years; are either in the top 10 in production in their market area, or have sales volume more than $1 million; have a record of community service; use multiple channels to distribute consumer materials; and fulfill continuing education.
“During the subprime crisis ”¦ borrowers were taking out mortgages they could ill afford much less understand,” said John Featherston, CEO of RISMedia, which is based in Norwalk. “The Top 5 in Real Estate Network is designed to meet this critical need for education and help consumers identify the most professional real estate agents.”
Information on the program can be found at ww.top5inrealestate.com.
