DICK COAN, CRS, GRI, ABR, ePRO

In addition to Dick's many years of experience, he has invested the time and money to keep his real estate knowledge up to date. Education keeps Dick at the top of his game and able to serve and represent you better. He has earned the CRS designation. Only 3.0% of Realtors nationwide have earned the right to be called a Certified Residential Specialist. His ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designation was achieved through education on how to protect the buyer's interest and how to best serve them when he is their agent.

ePRO

You can be assured that Dick Coan has the knowledge and skills to put the power of the Internet behind your real estate transaction. As an e-PRO Internet Professional Dick has completed a rigorous certification program endorsed by the prestigious NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). He is prepared to employ the latest techniques and services for your benefit, just like you've grown to expect from a professional. Life can be a little easier. Save time and irritation. Dick's e-PRO Certification is your assurance of being provided high quality, timely information, using every resource of the Internet. Whether buying or selling property, you will leverage the enormous power of the Internet when working with Dick. Working with the best pays off. Save money. Dick can help you take advantage of the latest Internet innovations, resulting in considerable savings and speed whether you are a buyer or a seller of property. He is committed to being more responsive, understand that you are the boss, and will completely respect and guard your privacy.

GRADUATE REAL ESTATE INSTUTE

The GRI designation is conferred on qualified individuals by the various state associations of REALTORS®, with the National Association of REALTORS® educational standards assuring excellence among the curricula. Certification as a GRI in Illinois is limited to REALTOR® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® members. The REALTOR® Institute of Illinois provides an educational program, which is second to none in the real estate industry. Courses are comprised of the following:

License Law and Escrow
Personal Marketing
Anatomy of a House
Technology
Risk Reduction
Mortgage Instruments
Appraisal/Sales Approach
Listing and Selling Skills
Taxation
Business Plans Financing
Anti-Trust and Agency
Making the Sale
Principles of Real Property
Tax Profits and Gains
Negotiating
Ethics Arbitration
Principles of Real Property
Technology
Diversity
Advanced Selling Skills
Professionalism
Listing Presentations
Disclosure Concerns
Equal Opportunity
Fair Housing
Tax Problems & Solutions
License Law
Contract Law
Procuring Cause
Counseling Sellers & Buyers
Office Policies & Procedures
Advanced Technology,
Hardware & Software
Digital Photography
Communicating Effectively
Investing in Real Estate