Janis Hartley, a Southeastern Wisconsin Realtor with Keefe Real Estate has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

Realtors who receive the CRS 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 CRS 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.

Janis Hartley is a sales associate with Keefe Real Estate, Inc. in Lake Geneva. She is a member of the Lake Area Realtors Association, the Wisconsin Realtors Association, and the National Association of Realtors. Janis also hold the e-PRO, Accredited Buyer Representative, and Resort and Second Home Property Specialist designations. She has been a member of the Geneva Lake Womens’ Association for 19 years and has served as President, Vice President, Internal Director for that organization. She is currently serving as Parliamentarian for G.L.W.A. In addition, Janis has served the community as a member of the Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors and served two terms as co-chair of the ALMC Benefit Ball Committee. To contact Janis email her at jhartley@keeferealestate.com or phone her at 262-745-3630.

Keefe Real Estate has been marketing lifestyles and properties since 1943 and is among the area’s largest independently owned real estate companies. With over 90 agents, Keefe has offices in downtown Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva Business Park, Burlington, Delavan, Elkhorn, Abbey Resort and Abbey Springs in Fontana, and at Geneva National. For more information on Keefe Real Estate, call 800-690-2292 or visit www.keeferealestate.com.