Ron Elston with Keller Williams Preferred Realty in North Metro Denver has earned the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation in recognition of his experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market.

"Ron is an example of a real estate professional who has worked to develop market knowledge and the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and estates marketplace," said Institute Founder Laurie Moore-Moore, upon announcing Elston's designation. "Affluent buyers and sellers can turn to sales professionals who have this designation and be confident that they have special expertise and experience in the luxury home marketplace."

"I am committed to providing outstanding service to my clients," said Elston. "The Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation is evidence of my ability to meet the needs of affluent buyers and sellers. My membership in The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing also provides me with marketing tools and networking capabilities that benefit my clients."

Elston is an award-winning real estate professional who has gone through special training and met performance standards in the upper tier market. He has been in real estate since 1993 and specializes in the North Metro Denver market. As Broker/Owner of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, the largest real estate office north of I-70, Elston is an experienced businessman with roots to the community. His 23 years of experience in real estate, management and finance make him uniquely qualified to assist his customers to achieve their goals.

For current information on the upper tier market, contact Ron Elston at Keller Williams Preferred Realty, 303-539-5519 or e-mail Ron@TheElstonGroup.com.

With more than 74,000 agents and franchised Market Centers in 45 states and provinces, Keller Williams Realty International is America's fourth largest residential real estate company. Keller Williams Realty franchised the Colorado Region in 1993 and has succeeded by creating a unique agent-focused model that builds partnerships between agents and local ownership through participation in a life-long, profit sharing program. In 2007, Keller Williams Realty International shared more than $44 million in profits with its agents.

In Colorado, the company has 28 locations with more than 2,800 agents. In 2007, Keller Williams agents achieved more than $3.5 billion in sales volume. To learn more about Keller Williams Preferred Realty (11859 Pecos St. in Westminster), call Market Center Team Leader Don Sarno at 303-452-3300 or visit www.GoKellerWilliams.com.

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