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JOHN BERGER, ABR, CLHMS, CRB CRS, GRI, MRP, RSPS, SFR, SRES Managing Broker at RE/MAX Allegiance Chesapeake, Virginia
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Over 700 homes sold! For the past 25 years John’s been a full-time Realtor® with RE/MAX Allegiance. John ranks among the top 1%
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of all agents within Hampton Roads and has completed advanced training in real estate law, finance, marketing & negotiations.
Residential Home Sales Property Management Buyer Brokerage
Certifications Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) Certified Real Estate Broker Manager (CRB) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Honors-Awards Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association Circle of Excellence RE/MAX Hall of Fame Inductee RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement RE/MAX Platinum Award RE/MAX 100% Award
Having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, John previously served as a Finance & Air Defense Artillery Officer in the United States Army with an alternate specialty in Operations Research Systems Analysis (ORSA). John holds the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) & Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designations. Less than 3% of all Realtors have achieved this level of expertise. John is a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) and currently serves as the Managing Broker for his office. John's wife Lisa became a full-time Realtor® and Residential Property Manager after retiring in 2008 as a GS-13 supervisor within the Social Security Administration. John & Lisa own investment property and know what’s it’s like to be landlords. Lisa provides professional property management services to their investor clients. Visit Lisa online at: RentingHamptonRoads.com Together John & Lisa have 4 wonderful children April, Charles, Max & Christina and thus far, 4 beautiful grandchildren, Madison, Aurora, Sebastian & Avery plus "Smitty" a very talkative Siamese cat and a English grand bulldog "Henry". The Berger Team philosophy is simple; they treat their clients like family. When you work with them you’ll have partners who truly care
and place your best interests above all else. John & Lisa welcome the opportunity to be of service to you and your family! Have a real estate question or need a home market evaluation? Please text or call John on his cell: 757.618.3300 or send an email to: johnberger@remax.net - You'll be glad you did!
Experience RE/MAX Managing Broker
July 2017 - Present RE/MAX Allegiance, Chesapeake, VA
RE/MAX Sales Associate
August 1993 - Present Hampton Roads, Virginia
US Army 14 years, 2 months
TRADOC Headquarters Operations Research Analyst
August 1990 - July 1993 (3 years) Fort Monroe, Virginia
1st Armored Division, U.S. Army Finance Officer
January 1984 - July 1990 (6 years 7 months) Nürnberg, Germany
82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Officer
June 1979 - December 1983 (4 years 7 months) Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Education United States Military Academy - West Point, New York BS, Economics & Industrial Engineering · (1975 - 1979)
2019
USA
THE
RE/MAX VS INDUSTRY ®
Choose the brand with outstanding agents, leading brand awareness and an unmatched global presence.
NATIONAL, FULL-SERVICE BROKERAGE BRANDS TRANSACTION SIDES PER AGENT (LARGE BROKERAGES ONLY)1
U.S. TRANSACTION SIDES2
BRAND AWARENESS (UNAIDED)3
COUNTRIES & TERRITORIES
OFFICES WORLDWIDE
AGENTS WORLDWIDE
16.3
1,004,000
30.2%
110+
8,229
124,280
10.3
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0.4%
11
500
8,000
8.6
128,416
1.3%
36
2,300
40,300
8.0
709,117
15%
44
3,200
94,200
7.9
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4.5%
3
1,450
50,000
7.6
393,184
21.0%
80
9,600
127,500
6.8
76,844
0.8%
4
360
12,100
6.5
1,095,874
8.0%
37
1,000
180,000
6.5
123,113
2.1%
72
1,000
22,600
4.7
74,678
0.1%
2
53
15,570
4.6
51,000
0.3%
2
160
11,000
4.2
34,644
0.1%
1
238
8,155
3.9
56,000
0.1%
1
168
16,000
©2019 RE/MAX, LLC. Each office independently owned and operated. Data is full-year or as of year-end 2018, as applicable. Except as noted, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, ERA, Sotheby’s and Better Homes and Gardens data is as reported by Realogy Corporation on SEC 10-K, Annual Report for 2018; all other competitor data is from company websites and industry reports. 1Transaction sides per agent for all but Realty ONE Group are calculated by RE/MAX based on 2019 REAL Trends 500 data, citing 2018 transaction sides for the 1,757 largest participating U.S. brokerages. Coldwell Banker includes NRT. Berkshire does not include HomeServices of America. Transaction sides per agent for Realty ONE Group calculated using company’s data included in above chart. 2Compass and eXp Realty totals are for residential transactions only and do not include commercial transactions; totals for all other brands include commercial transactions. 3MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness among buyers, sellers, and those planning to buy or sell; asked, when they think of real estate brands, which ones come to mind? 19_301408
JOHN BERGER, ABR, CRB, CRS, CLHMS, GRI, MRP, RSPS, SFR, SRES • LISA BERGER, MRP
Accredited Buyer's Representative® / ABR® The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer‐clients at every stage of the home‐buying process. If you are a first time homebuyer you may want to find an ABR designated agent. They are specially trained to work with buyers through every step of the home‐buyer process from mortgage to closing.
Certified Residential Specialist® / CRS® The CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents. On average, CRS designees sell three times more homes annually than non‐designee REALTORS®. More Sales = More Experience! The prestigious CRS designation is awarded to REALTORS who have completed advanced professional training in marketing, finance, negotiation & real estate investment. They have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate sales. Less than 4% of all REALTORS® have earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation.
Military Relocation Professional® / MRP® NAR's Military Relocation Professional certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits. If you are a military service member and are PCSing, a Military Relocation Professional is specifically trained to address your needs. They can help you navigate the financial process because they know the VA benefits available to service members and can address the unique relocation needs of military clients whether active duty or retired. John is a U.S. Army veteran and life member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Both John and Lisa have earned the Military Relocation Professional designation!
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® / CLHMS®
Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury markets around the world, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that the agents who have earned it have the knowledge, experience, competence and confidence they require. The CLHMS designation is awarded to agents with documented sales performance in the top 10% of their market. Just as working with a top notch investment advisor, savvy tax planner or a renowned medical specialist can make a difference in your results, choosing a luxury home expert offers tremendous benefits.
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute® / GRI® REALTORS® with the GRI designation have in‐depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards and the sales process. Earning the designation is a way to stand out to prospective buyers and sellers as a professional with expertise in these areas. John earned the GRI designation thru extension courses taught at the University of Virginia (UVA), Charlottesville, Virginia.
Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource® / SFR®
The SFR® certification teaches real estate professionals to work with distressed sellers and with finance, tax and legal professionals who can help them; qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short sale package, negotiate with lenders, limit risk and protect buyers. Short sales are different than typical home sales because they deal directly with financial institutions. SFR certified agents are experienced at negotiating these types of transactions and are trained to work with finance, tax and legal professionals on behalf of distressed sellers. SFR certified agents are experienced to assist buyers that are considering purchasing a short sale or bank‐owned “REO” property. There are countless pitfalls on both sides of this type of transaction and having a REALTOR® who is knowledgeable in short sales and foreclosure properties can save consumers tremendous amounts of time and money. The SFR® Designation is awarded through the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
SRES® designees are certified senior specialists and astute to the financial and emotional challenges senior clients face when they sell a long-held family home. SRES® designees not only can create a customized approach to marketing and selling your property, but they also can work with you to explore your housing options to ensure that your next home best serves your current and future needs. Such certified specialists have special knowledge about everything from reverse mortgages and the importance of universal design to the uses of pensions, 401k accounts and IRAs in real estate transactions. They'll also help you steer clear of loan schemes and scams that victimize aged 50+ borrowers. And when you need help from other professionals, SRES® designees can tap their network and put you in touch with qualified home inspectors, movers, attorneys, CPAs and other experts. SRES® designees have all the resources and knowledge to simplify the transaction and eliminate the anxiety of selling your home. So if you're thinking of buying, selling, renting or relocating, find an SRES® in your area for specialized help with your real estate transaction.
This certification is earned by REALTORS® who facilitate the buying, selling or management of properties for investment, retirement or vacation in a resort or recreational destination. If you have a destination property, consider working with a RSPS certified agent to manage the buying, selling or management process. They have training specific to managing investment, retirement, resort and vacation destination properties.
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is designed for experienced owners, brokers, managers and supervisors to raise professional standards, strengthen individual and office performance, and sharpen expertise in brokerage management. Since 1968, CRB has represented the highest level of professional achievement in real estate brokerage management. Recognition as a member of an elite, worldwide community of industry leaders – only 3% of REALTORS® have met the designation’s advanced eligibility and training requirements.
When you work with a Realtor®, you’re partnering with a professional who operates according to a strict code of ethics. In place for over 100 years, the Realtor® Code of Ethics ensures that consumers who work with a Realtor® are treated professionally and ethically in all transaction-related matters. When you work with a Realtor®, their fiduciary responsibility is to you. That means you have an expert who is looking out for your best financial interests, an expert who’s contractually bound to do everything in their power to protect you. Realtors® possess the expertise and experience to help sellers protect their investment and help buyers build theirs.
Beyond our commitment to the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics, REALTORS® are real estate professionals with vast amounts of experience. We value continuing education and are active members in our communities who have not only the know-how to represent our clients, but a shared passion and investment in the places where we all live and work. The laws and regulations surrounding the real estate industry are ever-changing. While a non-member agent may care about closing the transaction, REALTORS® go beyond their own bottom line to stay current with any and all updates to laws, regulations, contracts, and practices so that you are protected from unexpected shifts. When it comes to contracts and negotiations, your REALTOR® is your champion. Let us serve as your experienced guide to navigate you through the process of buying, selling or renting your property.
Our mission is to enhance the ability of REALTORS® to achieve business success in an ethical and professional manner and to protect and preserve your private property rights. Both John and Lisa Berger are members of NAR, Virginia REALTORS® and the Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association.
The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) provides resources for residential property management professionals who desire to learn, grow, and build relationships. NARPM® is the premiere professional association designed for real estate professionals who know first-hand the unique challenges of managing singlefamily and small residential properties. Lisa Berger is a Professional Property Manager and a member of NARPM.
OVER 700 HOMES SOLD! To view a sampling of properties sold by the Berger Team please visit: BergerTeamSoldGallery.com To view properties managed by the Berger Team please visit: RentingHamptonRoads.com
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