Laurie Covington, CRS, Realtor
I have been selling homes full time for 30 years in Peoria.
I will personally list your home, host open houses, attend your closing, and I am available for any questions or concerns during your transaction.
I work with top agents in Peoria at RE/MAX Unlimited, which is currently listed in Real Trends Magazine as one of the top 200 real estate companies in the United States. Our office has the highest sales per agent in Peoria.
I love new technology and gadgets. I employ the latest technology in my office to keep in touch with my clients on a regular basis.
I have a CRS designation from the National Association of Realtors. It is based on Experience, Ethics and Volume. Only 4% of Realtors in the United States hold this designation, which is the most rigorous and professional residential designation available to REALTORS, it is considered the PhD of Real Estate. It is a designation recognized and supported by the National Association of Realtors.
I also hold two additional professional designations, I am a Certified New Home Specialist. This course is recognized as one of the very best ever offered in real estate. The training covered architectural design and planning, blueprint reading, topography, building site design, evaluating quality construction, materials, methods, construction terminology and scheduling. I will be able to do a much better job of assisting anyone interested in a brand new or existing home
I am Residential Construction Certified. The training from this class provides a foundation that allows me to communicate more confidently and professionally with buyers, sellers, appraisers, inspectors, lenders, designers, engineers and construction professionals. This expertise positions them to better help their customers make their best decisions.
When I am not selling real estate, I practice yoga, ride my commuter bike, take care of my backyard fish pond, and love to travel. I read constantly and I am always on the lookout for a great new book to read.
Awards and Achievements
1977 Licensed in Illinois
1982-83 Board Member of the Peoria Board of Realtors
1984 Awarded Realtor of the Year for Peoria Board of Realtors for outstanding contributions and service to the Real Estate Profession.
1987 Received National Advertising Award from Homes and Land Magazine
1989 Won RE/MAX International Advertising Award First Place for Personal Promotional
1994 Earned CRS Designation
1997 Inducted into the RE/MAX International Hall of Fame
1990-2002 RE/MAX 100% Club
2002-2006 RE/MAX International Platinum Club
2007 Earned Residential Construction Certification
2007 Earned Residential New Construction Specialist Certification
2007 Awarded Lifetime Achievement from RE/MAX International
2007 Platinum Club Award