GARY BARNES--Professional & Personal Information Professional Education/Background Real Estate Broker - 1994 - averages 30+ sales per year GRI - Graduate of the Realtor's Institute CRS - Certified Residential Specialist ABR - Accredited Buyer's Representative SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist CNC - Certified Negotiation Consultant (Less than 2% of all Realtors have the above listed, multiple degrees and certifications) Rookie of the Year (a long time ago) 100% Club Platinum Club (top 10% of Re/Max Realtors nationally) Re/Max Hall of Fame 5 Star Professional Multiple Association and Realtor Awards and Certifications Educated in: Tax Law, Disclosure Law, Contract Law, Fair Housing, Anti Trust, Anti-Discrimination, Building Codes & Practices, Appraisal, and Inspection 15+ years in the building trades: room additions, remodeling, & general construction College course work in Technology, Business & Business Law, Construction, & other studies Technology Advocate & User Portable Laptop since 1990's (1st years our industry became computerized) Smart Phone technology w/email & text Digital Cameras Contact Management & Database software Virtual Tours -internet, CD's Multiple websites - including GARYBARNES.COM, gbarnes.illinoisproperty.com, enhanced Realtor.com Tribune.com, homes.com, Homeseekers.com, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo real estate website, MSN real estate website and more Personal Background Volunteer - baseball & basketball coach, Campfire Girls supporter, Boosters Club, Young Life supporter, LT Art's program supporter, Theater of the Highlands, Religious Affiliation - served on Building Committee developing, planning and completing a 6.2 million dollar expansion and renovation. Served on many committees, teacher, music ministry and more Hobbies Like to play golf, basketball, volleyball, and sports in general. Enjoy time with my family & friends and doing miscellaneous volunteer work. Need to exercise more but ......