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About Christine Stevens,
Associate Real Estate Broker
CBR, CHMS
I started out my Real Estate career more than a decade ago as an Administrative Assistant at a Commercial Real Estate Company, prior to that, I was in Professional Photography and Advertising but always having the passion for Residential Real Estate Sales and Marketing Properties ....So, Since I really enjoyed the Customer Service aspect of both jobs, I decided to combint the two and do what I do best with what I love most which is Marketing Houses! Being able to use my marketing skills and experience to help others find the perfect home or to sell their existing home is a perfect combination. I always try to think "outside the box" which is helpful with the many challenges of Real Estate!
Being a Realtor has always been a very rewarding career for me. I get to meet wonderful people starting a new chapter in their lives, such as the first- time home buyer who is both excited but nervous about the huge decision that they are about to make, as well as the
seller who has lived in their home for the past 40 years and are now looking to
downsize as they go into their retirement years. I come into these clients lives at the most stressful, emotional and often frightening time in their lives, but am able to be the one to help them through the process and calm their fears with knowledge, experience and dedication. Helping clients through this process allows me to be a part in the first step in their new beginnings, and this is something that I will always consider a privilege.
I have resided in Saint James with my husband and two sons for more than 27 years. Both sons are now grown and proudly serving in Law Enforcement. I am a member
of the Saint James Chamber of Commerce, The Nesconset Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Realtors, Long
Island Board of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors, and am an Associate Real Estate Broker, Certified Buyer Representative (CBR), as wellas a Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS). I am also an active member of my Church.
I pride myself on being honest, ethical and professional at all times. I welcome the opportunity to speak and meet with you so you can get to know me a little better. Please check out my many customer reviews.
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Christine Stevens,
Associate Real Estate Broker
CBR, CHMS
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