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Name:Jim VanErmen ABR, CRS, e-PRO Trainer (3 Associations)
Company:Montgomery Metro Realty Inc.

Email:Contact Jim VanErmen ABR, CRS, e-PRO Trainer
Website URL:http://RealtyVan.com

Office Phone:(334) 277-9100
Cell Phone:(334) 303-1111
Alt. Phone:(334) 538-2163
Fax Number:(334) 270-8093
Address:406 Saratoga Ln. , Montgomery, AL, 36117
Description:Jim VanErmen creator of RealtyVan.com the local area's premier real estate web site, an award winning site, your 1st choice for information with links to the Mutiple Service & FREE Relocation package
 

About Jim VanErmen

Jim is a former career Army officer assigned to Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Alabama. Jim joined Realty Options in 1990 and by the end of '91, was listed as a top "7" agent in Montgomery's 'Who's Who in Real Estate Residential Award Winners, placing him in the top 1% of all local REALTORS® . In '92, he obtained his broker's license, and started the 1st franchise of Realty Options which he owned and operated for three years in Prattville, AL.. The two offices later combined in Montgomery where he became the Broker.

Starting in 2001, Jim was an associate broker for 3 years with RE/MAX of Montgomery. 

In May 2004 Jim co founded  Central Alabama Real Estate Academy with Dan Stallings, broker of Montgomery Metro Realty Inc.  which Jim later joined. He is the academy's chief instructor and Jon his son is the school's administrator.

Real estate license history & professional affiliation

Jim holds the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) with only the top 5% of all REALTORS ® holding this designation.  He is an Alabama State approved real estate instructor since '99 and was "e-pro" certified the first year (2000) the course was offered by the National Board of REALTORS®

Jim is married to his high school sweetheart, Glenda who is the Curriculum Specialist (K-3) for Elmore County Board of Education working with all 5 elementary schools in the county.  They have 3 children: with Joshua a graduate of Culinary Arts (Chef) School, currently employed on assorted projects in LA California.  Donna (married to Ken Stricklin) is an Assistant Vice President of Sterling Bank, Private Banker and  proud parents of the first granddaughter - Emma Jane.  Jonathan and his wife Crystal are the proud parents of the first Grandson Jonathan Christian along with his twin brothers Alex and Bret.

Jim and Glenda enjoy gardening, their 4 grandchildren and actively support the Montgomery Zoo.   They moved to their home in Montgomery (June 2004) after having lived in their previous home in Prattville for 16 years.

From 2000 to 2005 Jim served on the board of directors of the Condominium Association for CaraVita Village (formerly Covenant Village) Montgomery's Premier Retirement Community with independent apartment living and assisted living facilities.

Real Estate History

" I view real estate as a service profession, informing & educating.
 
" When meeting people, I consider, they are acquiring a "
REALTOR® for Life ."

"I am a  professional  REALTOR® , knowledgeable,  friendly and available..."

"As an educator I  provide knowledge & understanding of the real estate profession and answer questions to the best of my ability."

Real Estate License History

5-25-89
Licensed  by the State of Alabama as a Real Estate Sales Agent (inactive).
8-21-89
Activated real estate license .
2-16-90
License transferred to Realty Options.
3-30-90
Joined Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS ®.


Currently an Active Member of:



National Association of  REALTORS ®   (NAR).



Alabama Association of REALTORS  ® (AAR).



Montgomery Area Association of REALTORS ®.




Through the years Jim has been Chairman and a member of numerous committees to include Chairman of the Risk Reduction Committee



Montgomery Multiple Listing Service  (MLS).



Council of Residential Specialist  (CRS).



Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council  (REBAC).



Real Estate Educators Association  (REEA).



Alabama Chapter of Real Estate Educators Association.
11-1-91  Licensed by the State of Alabama as a real estate Broker.
  2-11-92
Broker of Sails Realty dba/Realty  OPTIONS (Prattville).
10-12-93
Owner of Realty OPTIONS (Prattville).
10-10-95
Certified Computer Loan Originator/Alabama Brokers Council Institute in
cooperation with the National Independent Computer Loan Originators
Association.
12-30-96
Sold Realty OPTIONS (Prattville) and transferred license to Realty OPTIONS Montgomery.
1-16-97
Associate Broker Realty OPTIONS Montgomery.
  8-17-98
Broker Realty OPTIONS Montgomery/DESF until 5-4-01.
6-30-99
Accredited Buyer representative (ABR) designation.
10-18-99
Alabama State Real Estate Commission approved real estate  Instructor (administrative code # 41930)
 Currently  approved  to  teach:


Pre License Course (60 hours).  Course #005


Broker's Pre-License Course (15 hours).  Course #003


Post License Course (30 hours).  Course #006


Risk Management RED Flags and Paper Trails (continuing education course).  Course #500


Risk Management for Property Managers (continuing education course).  Course #501


Real Estate Consumers Agency and Disclosure Act  (RECAD)
(continuing education course). (forthcoming)
    Real Estate Sales Contract a course developed by Jim and approved by the Real Estate Commission (continuing education course).  Course #124
2-1-00
Awarded Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation.
10-15-00
E-Prosm certified by National  Association of REALTORS ®.
5-4-01
Associate Broker  RE/MAX  of  Montgomery until 6-2-04.
5-3-04
Co founder / Chief Instructor  Central Alabama Real Estate Academy  (school code # 76477).
6-2-04 Associate Broker Montgomery Metro Realty Inc. (present)
11-1-05 Joined with Jon VanErmen, his son,
 to form the RealtyVan.com TEAM


Broker License (associate broker)  #041930  Montgomery Metro Realty Inc.  expires 9/30/2008.

Testimonials

The following are unsolicited comments received concerning the quality of service and the helpfulness of the web site Jim and his son have created.  These comments are just some of those received over the past 8 Years.

"Thank you and your son very much for assisting Stacy and I this past
weekend. You really opened our eyes to the Montgomery market.
Your professionalism and knowledge was greatly appreciated
and I would highly recommend you..." Patrick D. 4/4/06

"I have been looking at Montgomery property on your site for over a year. I will
keep looking and learning. I love your site! It is the best." Jim S. 11/14/05

"You proved to be the most knowledgeable person I have ever encountered
on matters of real estate. I can say this after years of buying and selling 9 homes
during 6 decades. You were very generous to give of your time to show us the
finer points in our quest with emphases on such things as comfort, convenience,
seclusion, and security, and lastly, prove to be a good investment for our
children after we make that final transfer..." Ralph D. 11/10/05

"I wanted to drop you a line and just compliment your site. Nice layout, good info, good
resources. I was looking around at a few different sites for construction, home inspection
and realty information. I definitely thought yours was one of the best." Mike P. 1/23/2005

"Wow, thank you just doesn't seem to be enough. Your help and assistance during our
move was so greatly appreciated! Your service was above and beyond
any REALTOR I know." Margaret M. 6/18/04

"Jim, thank you for all the information. (I check your website daily)" Amy R. 6/3/04

"I chose you as a contact because your web site was so
informative and consumer oriented."Seana H. 3/22/03

"...I had accessed your website already - you've done an amazing job!
It's very easy to read and very informative." Pat P. 2/21/03

"Sir, may I say a very big thank you for the time and effort
you put into your site, a refreshing change for the better, you
certainly get my 2 thumbs up!" Simon L. 11/5/01

"Thank you so much for such an informative web site!
Your site was a blessing with so many sites!" Pat S.3/30/00

"... I was looking around for content ideas from other local REALTORS' sites.
Pretty slim pickin's. Your site is by far the best I've seen. Jim V. 2/1/00

"Congratulations! Your web site has been selected as an
Editor's Choice Award winner by Real Estate Software Catalog...
Less than 5% of all the sites we review are selected for this award"
G. Sherman President Z-Law Software 10/5/99

"I just wanted to tell you that I think the information you have in
your site is GREAT. I purchased a home 2 years ago, and I learned the
hard way about the 'hoopla' involved in buying a house." W.Rice 7/16/99

"I think you have a great web site!! It is presented with quality, class and
intellect... that is should truly up lift the image of Montgomery" 2/22/99




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