Building Relationships…  One Home at a Time!

EDUCATION

• James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland (Class of 1976)
• Cuyahoga Community College
• Hondros College – http://www.hondros.edu/
• ILX New Construction Training Program – see http://www.ilxct.com/

PERSONAL

• Married 25 years with 2 daughters
• Born and raised in Cleveland’s “Old Brooklyn” neighborhood (27 years)
• Previous resident of Parma (5 years)
• Resident of Strongsville (20 years) – current residence in the Waterford Crossing subdivision

ORGANIZATIONS

• CABOR (Cleveland Area Board of REALTORS®)
• OAR (Ohio Association of REALTORS®)
• NAR (National Association of REALTORS®)
• REBAC (Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council of the National Association of REALTORS®)

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

• ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative – approximately 5% of all REALTORS® nationwide have this designation)
  www.REBAC.net
  See my listing in the REBAC directory at www.REBAC.net/AlBrucker
• e-PRO (The Online Technology Certification Program of the National Association of REALTORS® – only 3% of all REALTORS® nationwide have this designation)    http://www.epronar.com/ I have just completed the e-PRO 2.0 Social Media course.
  See my listing in the e-PRO directory at http://www.epronar.com/RosterProfile.aspx?RID=31804
• SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource) – One of the newest Certifications offered by the National Association of REALTORS®.
• CREN (Certified Real Estate Negotiator)
• Relocation Specialist – Prudential Relocation Certified – for Buyers, Sellers and Corporate Relocation Inventory.
• Prudential Certified in OBA/OSA (Prudential’s Online Buyer and Seller Advantage.)  I am Prudential Professional Realty’s eTeam Manager.
• Prudential Certified Fine Homes Specialist.
• Prudential’s eCertified 2.0 Designation.

Real Estate is challenging, exciting and tests your limits of determination, especially in the Greater Cleveland area.  I bring to my work very ambitious aims to guide my clients through this process.

I am a licensed REALTOR® having earned the ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), e-PRO (The Online Technology Certification Program of the National Association of REALTORS®), SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource) and CREN (Certified Real Estate Negotiator) designations.   I am also a member of Cleveland Area Board of REALTORS®, Ohio Association of REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS®. and the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council of the National Association of REALTORS®.

I am a Relocation Specialist certified by Prudential for Buyers, Sellers and Corporate Relocation Inventory and a Prudential Fine Homes Specialist.

In today’s competitive market place, you need someone who knows what they’re doing and will work hard to get the job done. My knowledge of the real estate market, negotiating skills, superior customer service, and ability to listen to your needs keep me ahead of the competition.

I care about making a difference. I know people trust me to help them with one of the biggest decisions they’ll make in their lifetime, I know it’s a very personal and emotional time and that is something I take very seriously. My customers and clients stay loyal and give me referrals because they know I will always do whatever it takes to make sure everything goes smoothly from beginning to end.

I take extreme pride in my work. I will strive to exceed your expectations.  I know that your time is valuable so I will do whatever is necessary to be most efficient.  I will return your phone calls and emails in a timely manner.  I will keep you informed as to the progress of your transaction every step of the way!

“All I can strive to be is the absolute best possible version of myself.”

There are aspects of real estate sales that seem pretty simple.  There are many elements of a smooth transaction, however, that are complicated and daunting.

“I can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m experienced, because I’m professional . . .and because I care.”

The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding.  I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.

- Al Brucker