FRANCONIA, N.H. – (Jan. 4, 2008) – Peabody & Smith Broker Associate Susan Jones has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association on 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 this credential.For home buyers and sellers, this designation means that the REALTOR® subscribes to the strict REALTOR® code of ethics, has access to the latest technology and specializes in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.Jones said, “Service to my clients is what I strive for each and every day. I was searching for a designation that would not only help me stand out from other REALTORS®, but update me on how to provide superior service to my clients and customers by keeping up-to-date with technology, fine-tuning my knowledge of the real estate field and by thinking outside the box."Broker/Owner Andy Smith said, “This is a prestigious designation and I’m proud to have Susan on our team. Susan joined Peabody & Smith seven years ago as an administrative professional and then became an agent, and eventually earned her broker’s license. She is an example of the qualities our agents are known for: she is professional, knowledgeable and highly informed on current market conditions.”With 22 full-time REALTORS®, and a support staff of eight, Peabody & Smith Realty has offices in Franconia, Littleton and St. Johnsbury. They are members of the “Board of Regents” and one of only 650 firms chosen as part of “The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.” They can be seen on the Web at www.peabodysmith.com.