RALEIGH N.C. – (Oct. 1, 2007) – Charlene Jones, a REALTOR® in York Simpson Underwood Realty’s Cary office, recently received the distinguished Transnational Referral Certification, which was developed by the National Association of REALTORS® and the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations.When involved in an international referral transaction, the Transnational Referral Certification demonstrates that the real-estate professional is well-versed in the procedures of the Transnational Referral system. This certification is earned by pledging to follow an exemplary code of conduct in business dealings, and by demonstrating an understanding of integral aspects of referral transactions. Fewer than 1 percent of REALTORS® hold this international certification.In addition to being a real-estate broker and REALTOR®, Charlene also holds the CRS, GRI, ABR and SRES designations, indicating a high level of real-estate professionalism and performance.York Simpson Underwood Realty’s (www.ysuhomes.com) mission is to provide the highest level of real estate and related services in the Triangle through a team of professionals dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations and through active community involvement.