Biography

GERRI-LYNN FIVES 

ABR, CIPS, CNE, CRS, GRI, RSPS, TRC

REALTOR® / Broker Associate

Prudential California Realty 

Gerri-Lynn is one of Prudential California Realty’s most outstanding associate brokers. She has a unique recipe for success that results in continuously exceeding the expectations of her clients. Her positive attitude, contagious enthusiasm and extensive market knowledge make partnering with Gerri-Lynn a truly pleasurable and educational experience! Gerri-Lynn’s track record consistently shows her clients working with her time after time and referring her to their friends and family. Gerri-Lynn is an outstanding communicator and she understands the importance of listening closely to her client’s needs.

* Graduated in 1978 from the College of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, NJ with a BS in Foods and Nutrition and a minor in Business Administration.

* Strong ties to the military community for over 20 years.

* Commissioned officer in the U.S. Army in 1981 and served for 5 years.

* Completed the Army Dietetic Internship in 1981 and was a Registered Dietitian for 20 plus years

* Received The Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.

* Commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy in 1985 and served for 4 1/2 years.

* Awarded the Navy Commendation Medal.

* In 1996, completed the Cooper course for Health Promotion and Wellness Directors.

* Department Head for the Health Promotion and Wellness Program at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa received the Civilian of the Quarter in 1997, Civilian of the Year in 1997.

* Nominated for Federal Woman of the Year; Keynote Speaker for the Federal Woman of the Year in 1997.

* In 1997, received the Bronze Award for having the third best Health Promotion and Wellness Program Navy Wide.

* In February 2000 became a licensed Real Estate Broker.

* In November 2000 earned the “Graduate REALTOR® Institute” (GRI) designation by completing a specific, intensive series of a minimum of 90 hours of classroom instruction, covering a variety of subjects including: contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, and risk reduction.

* Awarded the RE/MAX 100% Club in 2003, 2004 and 2005. That puts her in the top 25% of the 11,000 Associates that comprise the RE/MAX of California & Hawaii Network.

* June 2006, joined Keller Williams Realty.

* In July 2006 earned the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation – the most rigorous and professional residential designation available to REALTORS®. CRS members comprise just 4 percent of all REALTORS®. The CRS® Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling, and meet rigorous production requirements.

* 2006 served as a Director for the Coronado Association of REALTORS®.

* 2007 served as the Treasurer for the Coronado Association of REALTORS®.

* 2008 served as the Second Vice President for the Coronado Association of REALTORS®.

* September 2008 earned The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) Designation. She joins more than 32,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.

* October 2008 earned The Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Designation. She now joins over 3,000 real estate professionals who have been trained in advanced negotiation techniques and approaches. This training enables her to better help you, the buyer achieve your goals.

* 2009 Served as the Vice President (President Elect) for the Coronado Association of REALTORS®.

* 2009 Served as a Director of the California Association of REALTORS® representing Coronado.

* June 2009 earned the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification awarded by the National Association of REALTORS®. The RSPS core certification requirement includes the NAR Resort & Second-Home Market Course. RSPS applicants will also choose from twenty three different elective choices including courses from the NAR Education Matrix and the NAR Resort Symposium held every 18 months.

*November 2009 earned the Certified International Property Specialists (CIPS®) Certification awarded by the National Association of REALTORS®. The Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS Network) comprises 2,500 real estate professionals from 50 countries and is the specialty membership group for global business practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®. The CIPS® designation prepares REALTORS® to service the growing international market in their local community by focusing on culture, exchange rates, investment trends, and legal issues.

*November 2009 earned the Transnational Referral Certification (TRC) offered by the National Association of REALTORS®. The Transnational Referral system developed by NAR and the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA) demonstrates to other real estate professionals that you are well versed in the procedures of the Transnational Referral system, have pledged to follow a code of conduct in business dealings, and expect that compensation, paid in a timely manner, will be an integral part of the transaction.