His Move

By Scott R. Forcino P.C., Attorey at Law, TNNW Real Estate Editor

This month I had the good fortune to speak to Justin Smith of the Christian Real Estate Network based in Colorado. He is a part-time realtor coach and blogger.

This network for real estate professionals across the nation, www.hismove.com, is a member-based organization and has over 1400 members in all 50 states, of which 900 are realtors. Founded in 2002 by Bart Smith, broker/owner of a Remax franchise for twenty years, for the purpose of connecting home buyers/sellers with Christian real estate professionals, although any and all races and creeds and colors are eligible for membership.There is also the opportunity for real estate professionals to refer clients to each other across the nation. Included are attorneys and mortgage reps and home inspectors and insurance agents. Each member must pass a screening process for admission. Some of the requirements for membership are: experience and licensure for at least three years, at least two references, three million dollars in closed business, a promise to check email/voicemail daily, to contact the referral client immediately and to provide CREN with "updates" on referrals and pay the referral fee imposed as a term for accepting the referral.

There is no charge for buyers/sellers to use the site. These buyers/sellers state that they seek the referral of a Christian real estate professional because they were looking for someone they could trust with a transaction of this magnitude.

All members get a blog and a private web-site to view potential referrals and a discussion forum, news info and a q & a forum for the public to inquire and learn from CREN members and of course, contact information of all members. These realtor members receive referrals from CREN from those inquiries made by buyers/sellers looking for Christian realtors. A referral fee is required in order to maintain the network and its functions. There are radio ads to increase awareness of CREN and its objectives. There is a CREN "Hall of Fame" for members that stand out from other members in customer service, follow up and closed referrals. They are then given lifetime, free membership and are recognized on the web-site.

Since 2002, thousands of families have utilized this free service and have connected with Christian agents and have bought/sold homes. Justin states that the members of CREN make it a success. Many of the members are top-producing real estate agents across the nation. Justin regards it as a blessing to hear back from a customer that they are overjoyed with the service they received from a CREN members.

If anyone has a question or needs the services of a CREN member please contact Justin Smith at 303.663.7583 or check out his blog at www.hismove.com/blog.

Scott R. Forcino P.C.
Attorney at Law
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