FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC

DEREK HEPPE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION BY THE COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS.

December 30^th, 2009- Derek Heppe, a local REALTOR in the Myrtle Beach area, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialist, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

Realtors who receive the Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 38,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential.

Home buyers and sellers can be assured that Designees subscribe to the strict Realtor code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.

Derek Heppe is a sales associate with RE/MAX Beach & Country in Longs, SC.  He is a member of the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors. Derek Heppe is also a Certified New Home Specialist, Residential Construction Certified, a Certified Real Estate Negotiator and an NAR GREEN designee.

Visit Derek’s website at www.DerekHeppe.com and follow his blog at www.Blog.DerekHeppe.com.  Feel free to contact him at (843)655-5777 or email him at DerekHeppe@DerekHeppe.com