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Northern Virginia Real Estate Agent Earns Notable Military Relocation Certification

RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc. a Northern Virginia Real Estate Company, agent Tobin Seven to Serve Loudoun County Military Personnel and Veterans.

ASHBURN, VA. January 14, 2014 – Professional Realtor® Tobin Seven of RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc., Northern Virginia Real Estate Company, has earned the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification by the National Associations of Realtors® (NAR). Seven, also a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran, is the first real estate agent within his office to complete the certification.

The nationally recognized MRP Certification provides military personnel and veterans with specialized real estate agents who fully understand military benefits, culture and timetables. Seven served as major in the U.S. Army Reserve, Civil Affairs Branch for nearly 10 years and first-handedly identifies with military families’ same concerns.

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“It’s essential that we give back to those who honor, protect and serve our country, and I now have the opportunity to do so through my real estate career,” Seven said. “Relocating is typically stressful and fast-paced and I’m well aware of that feeling; however, it’s my duty to ensure that my clients have peace of mind from start to closing.”

According to NAR, the MRP Certification was created to assist with current and former military service members to find housing solutions that best suit their needs by providing abundant resources and necessary tools. To achieve the MRP Certification, Realtors® must show a full understanding of military history and culture, as well as complete an MRP certification core course.

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“Tobin brings to the team a wide variety of skill sets that homebuyers and sellers will relate to,” said Jim Stakem, Co-Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc. “As a native to Northern Virginia who has served our country and has accomplished several real estate designations, he’s ready to assist both individuals and families with one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives.”

Seven is currently a member of NAR®. He is also a certified Accredited Staging Professional®, Senior Real Estate Specialist®, certified e-PRO® and a designated GREEN representative.

To contact Tobin Seven, call 703.327.6800 or email tobin@soldbyseven.com.


RE/MAX Select Properties has more than 60 Associates serving Loudoun County. To see a list of all RE/MAX Select Properties listings, to find a real estate professional and for more information on their fundraising efforts visit www.myselectproperties.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc.

RE/MAX Select Properties was founded in 1987 in Sterling, Virginia by Jim and Phyllis Stakem. It has grown to a network of over 50 Sales Associates in multiple offices throughout Loudoun County, VA. RE/MAX Select Properties has the highest per agent annual production of any real estate franchise in the Northern Virginia Area.on

RE/MAX Select Properties, Inc.recently teamed with Boulder Crest Retreat, a local rehabilitation center for service men, women and families, to honor the season of giving. After transforming their annual holiday party into the Thanks & Giving Celebration, the team of professional real estate agents raised more than $3,400 for the organization.

RE/MAX is proud to help raise money and support charitable organizations like, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Children’s Miracle Network and The Loudoun Interfaith Relief.


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