By: Steve Longcrier e-PRO Realtor® Marketing Manager& loving husband to Mona LaCovey As you might guess, as Mona's husband, I am biased. But my challenge to you is if you logically compare Mona to others, you'll pick Mona 99% of the time. Read on and you'll see what I mean.Designations Like a doctor, lawyer or accountant, the letters after an agent's name have meaning and value. The more letters they have the greater the knowledge and training. So here's an easy test. In restaurants, offices, and retail stores you will find real estate magazines. Look at each agent's ad and count how many have one, have two, have three or more designations. Mona has three very important ones and you'll find that few can match that. (CRS, ABR, CRB). Most importantly, Mona is among an elite group of 7,000 of 1 million agents holding the CRB designation.Beyond Being an AgentThe broker is responsible for an office of agents. Becoming a broker requires far more education and knowledge. If you have this training but are not responsible for an office, you are called an Associate Broker. Flip through the real estate magazines again; only this time notice how many are Associate Brokers with 3 designations. Mona has few peers in her commitment to you and the industry. Full Time vs Part Time Would you trust your waitress to explain and negotiate a 60-80 page contract to you (standard legalese contract these days) designed to ultimately result in you making the largest investment in your life? The vast majority of agents in this country are part-timers looking for supplemental income. On the other hand, by virtue of the business model used, RE/MAX agents typically commit a full-time effort and have many more years of experience than other agents. You have guessed right! Mona is full-time career RE/MAX Realtor®! Experience & AchievementsRealtors® can have a lot of training, but nothing can replace the "been there and done that" experience. I would not hire a Realtor® with less than 7 years of experience. Mona has been doing this since 1987, an experience she applies to you and your needs. Mona is consistently in the top 0.02 percent of all agents in Anne Arundel County without treating you like a number, but with a personal touch and concern for your needs. If this does not convince you, Mona is a member of the elite Masters Club comprised of the top 20% of Realtors® who do 90% of the sales in the county. She is a top RE/MAX Platinum Club member who's been honored as a Hall of Fame Club and a Life Time Achievement Club member along with being a lifetime member of the Distinguished Sales Achievement Club, selected as one of the top agents in customer service in Anne Arundel County by What's Up Annapolis Magazine, is a member of the Professional Standards Committee, which adjudicates Realtor® and consumer violations against the profession, a member of the Forms Committee which helps to define the 80 pages of contract forms you'll find in your contracts. She is also a past member of the Grievance Committee. Want more? Then check out what others say about Mona on her website under "True Stories". There are dozens of people telling you why they trust Mona. Maybe you've heard that the print media is less effective because of everyone´s using the internet. There are 3,000 agents in Anne Arundel County! Guess what agent is on the first page of Google? You got it-it's Mona! It is a challenge with all the competition and getting it is not easy. You may also see her on Linkedin, FaceBook, Twitter, Realtor.com and a few dozen other web and blog sites. Type "Mona LaCovey" in your browser and see what you get. When you consider 2/3 of the agents don't even have a web site, which agent are you calling? What most people don't realize is that the mark of a truly top Realtor® is not just what I´ve mentioned above, it is their negotiation skills. I have seen Mona save clients $10,000, $20,000 up to $50,000 in one deal. I've seen Lazarus deals where she has brought the dead contracts back to life. What side of the negotiation table do you want to be on? I could go on about how Dave Ramsey designates her as the go to Realtor in this area and her involvement in teaching the Financial Peace University Class, her church involvement, and being a leading force at the Ronald McDonald House and the love of her family. But if you want to know more, just give Mona a call!