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About chrisnolan

· As a life long resident of the New Orleans area, Chris knows the local market. She received an Associate of Arts degree in Office Administration at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA and graduated from Riverdale High School, Jefferson/Metairie, LA · Chris has been a FULL-TIME REALTOR for 17 years & takes all her endeavors seriously. She is proud of her record of business integrity & her commitment to display professionalism. Detail oriented, persistent & meticulous, she knows how to stay on top of your transaction. Chris has a proven track record. If you are moving locally or looking for a weekend getaway, she can search for that "just right" property. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU AS THE CLIENT? - Education plays an important role. Chris is continually taking non-mandatory continuing ed classes simply to stay at the top of her game. She takes at least one negotiating class every year. A good negotiator can make the difference between a buyer purchasing a property and a buyer not purchasing a property; also a seller getting what he should for a property. - Experienced in Successions, 1031 Tax deferred exchanges, Residential, Commercial, Multi-family, Condominiums, Vacant land, Warehouse sales and leasing. - Chris has been certified in the Cartus Broker Network, the largest relocation company in the world. This group of elite real estate professionals are held to a higher standard in customer serivce. If you are planning a move anywhere in the world, for both residential or commercial property, she can connect you with an experienced, qualified Realtor who has undergone much of the same training & designations as herself. Call if you'd like more information on any of these subjects, or for a free relocation package anywhere in the United States and and 24 additional countries. Designations & Certifications Chris has achieved the major professional designations in real estate: CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist® GRI, Graduate Realtor® Institute SRS, Seller Representative Specialist, ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative, Cartus Referral, Inventory & Marketing Specialist and Certified Negotiation Specialist, USAA & Affinity Specialist · Less than 4% of all Realtors in the U.S. have earned the CRS by completing the advanced training, and meeting significant experience requirements. It's the Ph.D. of residential real estate. She knows how to work with other agents, lenders, appraisers & closing attorneys to your best advantage. Communities Served: New Orleans Slidell Metairie Harahan, River Ridge Kenner Mandeville, Covington Lakeview LaPlace Luling Awards: Chris was awarded the prestigious Quality Service Award given annually to an agent who goes the extra mile in giving outstanding quality service. The award is based on a survey of over 10,000 clients. Her commitment is to her clients. In a market where lots of companies & agents claim to be #1, she wants you to know who's #1 - THE CUSTOMER!! Affiliations: · Louisiana Realtors Association · Star Power Club (national mastermind Realtor organization) · New Orleans Metropolitan Assn. of Realtors Community Involvement: · Sales & Marketing Executives of N.O. · Envision Jefferson 2020 Element Committee · East Jefferson Business Association (Board Member, Secretary, 2nd VP, 1st VP, President-elect) · Victims & Citizens Against Crime

NAR: 2012 home sales will be strongest in past 5 years

February pending sales up 9.2% from year ago BY INMAN NEWS, MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012. Inman News® The National Association of Realtors is predicting existing-home sales will jump 7 to 10 percent in 2012 to the highest level in five … Continue reading

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Pending Home Sales Hit 21-Month High in January

Pending home sales, which are based on signed contracts but not closed, rose 2.0 percent in January from December and were 8.0 percent higher than January 2011, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) reports. The January index is the highest … Continue reading

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3 ways homebuyers kill their own real estate deals – Mood of the Market

BY TARA-NICHOLLE NELSON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012. House dominoes image via Shutterstock.com. I recently bought a couple of spa treatment packages for a friend’s birthday (as much as a gift to myself as to her, to be sure). The package … Continue reading

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Which Home Improvement Projects Offer the Best Returns?

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 When it comes to remodeling, exterior replacement projects have routinely rewarded home owners with more bang for their buck. This year is no different: REALTORS® recently rated many exterior improvements as … Continue reading

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7 Tips For Improving Your Credit

Published: February 25, 2010 By: G. M. Filisko Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible. Boost your credit score by paying the balance on your credit cards in full, and on time, … Continue reading

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Do You Really Need an Agent?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Realty Executives It’s almost 2012. Do you really still need a middleman in real estate? You can find anything and contact anyone on the Internet. What’s to stop you from finding a home online, … Continue reading

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Home Staging Tips on a Budget

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Realty Executives A little effort is worth a lot of money. You already love your home, but convincing someone else to love it means helping them see the space’s possibilities. Here are some tips … Continue reading

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