LOCAL REALTOR® AWARDED CRB DESIGNATION

Needham, 10/31/2013 — William Dermody, a Needham member of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, was awarded the coveted CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) Designation conferred by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB).

The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, is the professional organization for brokerage management. The Council is dedicated to providing quality professional development programs, products and services that continually enhance the management productivity and profitability of its more than 7,000 members.

The CRB Designation is recognized throughout the industry as the highest level of professional achievement -- a symbol of excellence in brokerage management. The most successful brokerages are owned or managed by professionals having the coveted CRB Designation.

The Council awards the CRB Designation to those individuals who successfully complete the requirements and demonstrate excellence in real estate brokerage management. Candidates must complete academic and professional courses covering such topics as finance, marketing, training, recruiting, and strategic planning.

William Dermody is a real estate brokerage manager for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 1 Chapel St  in Needham. A member of the Greater Real Estate Board of REALTORS® and the Massachusetts ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, William Dermody is also:

2012 President of the Greater Boston Association of Realtors. President Elect of the Needham Exchange Club. Long time Needham Town Meeting Member.

The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) is the central source for brokerage management information and education and is the voice for real estate brokers and managers within the industry. Members are at the forefront of new developments in brokerage management. For more information, call the Council Services Department at 800-621-8738 or visit www.crb.com