MARY ANNE KENNEDY, Broker / Associate Broker National Designations: ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN, SRS National Credentials: BPOR, C2EX, e-PRO, PSA, TRC, SFR

I am a full-time experienced real estate professional with 35+ years of proven expertise as a MARKET LEADER. I am a graduate of the Realtors Institute (GRI) and hold the prestigious National Designations as a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Performance Management Network (PMN), and Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS). I am the owner and Principle Managing Broker of Selling Michigan Real Estate, Inc. The credentials I have earned from the National Association of Realtors include the Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Short Sale Foreclosure Resource Specialist (SFR), Transnational Referral Certification (TRC) and, (C2Ex) Commitment to Excellence.

I have expertise in many areas of real estate including finance, contracts, negotiating, marketing, international relocation, loss mitigation, property management, and real estate investments, and I am certified as a short sale/foreclosure specialist (SFR) As a Certified Residential Specialist, I am trained to understand the market and negotiate successfully for both buyer and seller clients. With my career educational achievements, professionally I am in the TOP 2% OF REALTORS nationally.
I am committed to professional excellence. During my career, I have served on numerous boards and committees. On a national level, I have represented the Women’s Council of Realtors on International Business Opportunities in Washington D.C., and attended numerous National Conventions for the National Association of Realtors and the Residential Real Estate Council. I have served on Advisory Committees to the President of the National Association of Realtor’s Residential Real Estate Council. In 2021, I was honored to accept the annual Spirit Award on behalf of the Michigan Residential Real Estate Council by the Residential Real Estate Council at the NAR Convention in San Diego. In 2022, I was honored to be appointed to NAR's Professional Development Committee, the Residential Real Estate Council's Mastermind Outreach Division, and the Regional Vice President Selection Committee. During 2023 - 2024, I continued my professional commitment to serve for the National Association of Realtors Residential Real Estate Council as a member of the RRC Finance Committee.

On a state level, in 2021 I served as the President of the State of Michigan, Residential Real Estate Council (RRC). I have served on the Board of Directors for the State of Michigan, Residential Real Estate Council for many years.

I have continued my commitment to the profession in service to the Michigan Association of Realtors by serving on the Grievance Committee and Professional Standards Committee. On a local level, I have represented the local board of REALTORS with service as Chairman of the Professional Standards Committee, the Ethics and Arbitration Committees, the Standard Forms Committee, and the Public Relations Committee. I have served on the Board of Directors for the State of Michigan, Certified Residential Specialists Council for many years. I have been recognized as one of Detroit Hour Media’s Real Estate All-Stars. In 2021, the Women’s Council of Realtors, Rochester Branch awarded me Realtor of the Year. In 2024, I was honored to serve on the Finance Committee for GMAR.

I have taught Real Estate Basics for pre-licensure classes and participated in public awareness courses about the real estate market. I have expanded my career into international real estate as a member of International MLS (iMLS) and have achieved international recognition with my educational credentials TRC (Transnational Relocation Certified).

I am a member in good standing in the National Association of Realtors, Michigan Association of Realtors, Council of Residential Specialists, Women’s Council of Realtors, Real Estate Buyer’s Agency Council, Real Estate Business Institute, and Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors. I have served on the Board of Directors for the local chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). I support and volunteer for Move For Hunger and Habitat for Humanity. I am an active member of my church where I have taught religious education and publicly spoke for the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding foreclosures, short sales, and mortgage loss mitigation. In my spare time, I enjoy golf, gourmet cooking, international travel, and photography.

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