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Press Release From C.A.R.
C.A.R. to recognize two California REALTORS® as "Champions of Home" for exemplary service
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 4) - The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) will honor two REALTORS® as "Champions of Home," a California REALTOR® who has changed their clients' lives for the better, raised the standards for others, and led by example. In its second year, the award honors REALTORS® who have gone to great lengths on behalf of their clients and who practice business with the highest ethics and morals.
The 2014 Champions of Home Award winners are Reeza Gervacio of Century 21 Astro in Cerritos, Calif., and Lois Gerace of RE/MAX Olson and Associatesin Woodland Hills, Calif.
These two REALTORS® repeatedly have gone above and beyond in service to their clients and have shown care and compassion in making sure their clients' dreams of owning a home became a reality. The winners will receive the honors during a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 8, during C.A.R.'s CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014 to be held in Anaheim, Calif.
*Reeza Gervacio and Lois Gerace are exemplary REALTORS® who push themselves and consistently set higher standards by showing extreme diligence and persistence in serving their clients," said C.A.R. President Kevin Brown, "They rise above the rest and set an example to others for their dedication and passion, and I'm proud to recognize them as our 2014 Champions of Home."
Reeza Gervacio, Century 21 Astro, Cerritos, Calif.
In one of many examples, Reeza served as a sales person/confidante for one couple who hired her to short sell their home. The husband's health was failing, and the wife's business had been suffering due to the prolonged economic recession. Impressed by Reeza's professionalism and attention to detail, they enlisted her help. When the couple had to leave the country forfour months so the husband could receive medical treatment, Reeza stepped in and took the reins. Not only did she look after and sell their property to an all-cash buyer, she helped the couple find a rental property after escrow, convincing an apprehensive broker and listing agent to accept the couple's application even though their financial history wasn't stellar.
A 16-year REALTOR®, Reeza also cares about her profession and the community in which she works. She donates her time to local school career days to talk with young children about the profession she loves. In addition to her sales duties, Reeza also help strain agents in her office in farming, client communications, sphere of influence, and how to expand visibility.
Giving back to those less fortunate also is important to Reeza. Last year, after typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines, she canceled her vacation to travel to her home country to help with relief operations for the survivors of the natural disaster.