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John Krekorian
RE/MAX Flagship
140 Point Judith Road
Suite 23
Narragansett, RI 02882

401-788-3711 - Direct
401-789-9193 - Fax
jkrekorian@rihomesearch.com

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ABOUT JOHN:
• #1 RE/MAX Individual Agent in Rhode Island 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007,2008 AND AGAIN IN 2009!

• CRS Certified Residential Specialist (Only 10% of Realtors have their CRS)

SRS Seller Representative Specialist

• GRI Graduate Real Estate Institute

• ABR Accredited Buyer Representative

• RE/MAX Platinum Club 2001 - 2009

• RE/MAX Chairman Club, Highest & Most Prestigious Award Given 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007

• #1 Overall Individual Realtor in Rhode Island 2008 according to the Kent/Washington County Board of Realtors

• Kent/Washington County Board of Realtors Circle of excellence Platinum Club Member 2001-2009

• Seniors Real Estate Specialist

• 2009 Member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Areas of Specialization:

• Southern Rhode Island Shoreline; Beachfront and Waterview locations; Summer and Year-round residences; Luxury homes; Condominiums; Investment Property and Land Sales. Also familiar with like kind tax free exchanges.

Special Interests/Hobbies

• Family time with my wife Laura, a local architect and my children Callie, Caroline and Andrew. Other interests include water sports, fishing, boating, skiing, biking, running, working out at the club and finally good times cooking and entertaining family, friends and guests.(Bam!!!)

Additional Comments

• John is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar club and the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Club. He has received the Sales Award as the #1 RE/MAX Individual Agent in Rhode Island for 7 of the last 9 years 2001-2009.

He has been a top sales agent in Rhode Island by providing his customers & clients unsurpassed service as well as the leadership, work ethic and experience to guide his customers through to the end of each successful transaction.

• Call John Krekorian today for a complimentary market evaluation on your property.
Call John direct at 401-788-3711 or email him at: jkrekorian@rihomesearch.com.

"All John does is Sell Real Estate and make long lasting relationships along the way."

ALL OF JOHN'S LISTINGS ARE MIRACLE HOUSES!
Founded in 1983, Children's Miracle Network gererates health care funds and awareness programs to benefit children. The nonprofit organization's 170 participating hospitals across North America help 17 million children annually. I pledge a contribution derived from each transaction/sale! These children need our help and action speaks louder than words. Help me help them!

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Remodeling - 7 Rules of Survival
Reams have been written about the glamorous part of remodeling — the architect's (often incomprehensible) commentary; the client's bubbling enthusiasm; the glossy magazine spreads. A lot less is said about the bumpy road most remodelers travel to arrive at a great project.

Problems and surprises are endemic to the remodeling process, but they can be minimized by careful planning and a healthy dose of pragmatism. Herewith are seven rules of survival:

Educate yourself.
Discover remodeling pitfalls the painless way — by taking a class or seminar — not by living through a disastrous project. Learning from a pro is easier and a lot less expensive than enrolling in the school of hard knocks. Look for homeowner education organizations in your area, or check the architecture department of your local junior college; many have a wide variety of classes on design and remodeling topics.

Set a realistic budget.
The days of $35 per square foot construction costs are just a distant memory now; realistically, you should allow from $200 to $300 per square foot, depending on the size, complexity, and quality of your remodel. Extensive kitchen or bath remodels will cost even more. If you plan to hire an architect, add an additional 12-15 percent fee to the total.

Know where to save and where to spend.
It's easy to be seduced by trendy design, but high-fashion items are notoriously bad investments. Spend your money where it counts: on top-quality doors, windows, roofing, and exterior finishes. The frou-frou can be easily upgraded later.

Do as much of the work yourself as you can, but be realistic about how much you can do and how well you can do it.
Finish work, especially, is not the place for on-the-job training — novice work can ruin an otherwise first-rate job. And be forewarned: Many contractors dislike sharing construction responsibilities with owners, since any tardiness on owner's part can raise havoc with the contractor's schedule. If you're confident of your time and abilities, fine; otherwise, forget it.

Choose a contractor (or an architect) by what he builds, not by what he says.
Always ask for references, and then follow up on them. Most contractors and architects are dedicated, competent and take great pride in their work — and they'll be glad to let their references prove it.

Be prepared for more of everything…
…more expense, more time, more disruption, and more problems than you planned on. Surprises of one kind or another are endemic to working with existing buildings — expect them.

If you need design help, get it.
That 12-15 percent architect's fee may sound like a waste of money until you find yourself spending $30,000 to correct errors or add items you've forgotten. If I do say so myself, investing in a professional's experience will usually repay itself many times over. In any case, a well-detailed set of plans is an absolute must if you plan to bid the job out, since vague plans will invite many costly "extras" later on.

All of the above point to two fundamentals of remodeling: Being informed, and expecting the unexpected. A little mental preparation will go a long way toward smoothing out the road to a remodel.

By: Arrol Gellner December 28, 2001 Copyright 2001 Arrol Gellner, Distributed by Inman News Features

RE/MAX Flagship • 140 Pt. Judith Road• Suite 23 • Narragansett, RI 02882

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