For Immediate Release
March 5, 2007
Contact: Janet Rizzo, RCC, WRS
239-489-1100 x 179


2007-03-08 /prbuzz/ -- Debbie Beaber, Referral Coordinator, and Janet Rizzo, Relocation Director, of VIP Realty Group, Inc., Fort Myers, were recently awarded the World Referral Specialist (WRS) designation by Leading Real Estate Com¬panies of the WorldTM (LeadingRE).

The WRS designation is awarded by LeadingRE to relocation staff of affiliate companies for demonstrating their commitment to serving the unique needs of global clients and meeting a number of important educational requirements reflecting their ability to place and manage cross-border referrals.

The WRS program was developed to train and recognize network affiliates who wish to provide profes¬sional real estate referral services to U.S. citizens who have real estate needs in other countries.

According to LeadingRE Director of Education Cecelia Chott, CRP, GMS, the need for these services is becoming more common in today’s market. “We are seeing increasing numbers of U.S. citizens who are looking to buy or sell properties abroad, whether for second homes, retirement, investment, inheritance or corporate transfers. We commend Debbie Beaber and Janet Rizzo for educating themselves on the intricacies of working with this type of client to meet their specialized needs,” Chott said.

As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the WorldTM, VIP Realty Group, Inc. can assist indi¬viduals relocating to virtually any community in the U.S. or abroad and can meet corporate relocation needs through the network’s sister relocation company, RELO Direct®, Inc.

For more information on VIP Realty Group, Inc., visit viprealty.com or call 1-800-818-1819.

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