Cambridge & Somerville Real Estate Blog

I am pleased to report that I am the first Realtor to become a VPA or Verified Professional Agent in the state of Massachusetts. Verification is NOT a “designation” that can be purchased…it can ONLY be earned. VPAs™ have their Critical Client Service Credentials OBJECTIVELY VERIFIED. Only experienced, full time real estate professionals with clean records of ethical conduct and proven track records of client satisfaction qualify to be VPAs™. Per the most recent National Association of… more

If you are considering buying or selling a home near Harvard University, I would be delighted to be of assistance. I am a Harvard graduate, Cambridge resident and a top broker in Cambridge since 1999. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or at 617-733-8937. Over the last ten years I have greatly enjoyed assisting Harvard professors, Harvard students and fellow Harvard alums with buying and selling in Cambridge. I have enjoyed working with Harvardians… more

In 2009, I was  awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the Council of Residential Specialists. Realtors who receive the CRS designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 38,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential. Only a handful of Realtors in Cambridge, MA have the CRS designation. Home buyers and sellers can be assured that a CRS designee subscribes to the Realtor… more

Among the designations I have earned and maintain is the the CBR designation – Certified Buyer’s Representative. The CBR website reports the following: “The Certified Buyer Agency (CBR®) designation is an independent nationally recognized designation that has been offered to REALTORS® through local and state associations since 1991. Over 24,000 REALTORS® currently benefit from the knowledge that they acquired in this highly rated program. The CBR® program… more

Among the designations I have earned is the ABR designation – Accredited Buyer’s Representative. The Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council reports that “Buying a home is no small matter. Besides being the largest financial transaction you may ever undertake, it’s probably also the most complex. There are many good reasons to work with a qualified real estate professional—especially a trained professional who has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation, … more

In 2009 I completed 12 full days of coursework and passed six exams to earn the GRI designation – GRI stands for Graduate Realtor Institute. Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation? Here is the answer from the National Association of Realtors: Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it’s often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly… more

I have been awarded the e-PRO designation after completing online coursework and passing a final exam. The National Association of Realtors reports the following: “e-PRO® is a revolutionary training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is the first major trade group to offer certification for online professionalism. e-PRO® is not just about technology – it’s about how a real… more

Earlier this year, I earned the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) GREEN Designation, the definition of green professionalism, excellence, and leadership. Equipped with the Green Designation for Realtors®, I am able to help home buyers and sellers who care about energy efficiency and environmentally sound building practices achieve their green home goals. If you are considering buying or selling in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. … more