Berlin, NH – Janet Nickerson with Badger Peabody & Smith Realty has been awarded the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country. The RENE is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official certification of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Nickerson joins an elite group of real estate professionals from around the world who have earned the RENE certification. All were required to successfully complete comprehensive coursework in negotiation and subscribe to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

"In life, it's all about negotiation and in real estate, it is one of the key things we offer to our clients and customers. We have to be able to have strong negotiation skills to help our sellers and buyers reach the goals they each desire – ultimately to put the two parties together for a successful closing." Nickerson said.

Andy Smith, Broker/Owner of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty said, "Janet has continually worked to be a tremendous resource for our sellers and buyers. She believes in the strength of working as a team, and always going above and beyond."

Nickerson is a life-long resident of Gorham and earned her New Hampshire real estate license in 2016. She is also licensed in the state of Maine and serves as the Managing Broker of the firm's Berlin office located at 180 Main Street. Nickerson is active in the community as well, serving on the board for the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce.

RENE is wholly owned by REBI and focuses specifically on real estate sale negotiation. REBI is a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Badger Peabody & Smith Realty is the North Country, Mt. Washington Valley, Lakes Region, Western Maine and Northeast Kingdom of Vermont representative of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE). With a membership that spans six continents, LeadingRE connects more than 550 firms and 135,000 sales associates who produce over 1.1 million real estate transactions each year. With combined resources of over 60 full time agents, and eight offices, Badger Peabody & Smith Realty can be reached online at www.badgerpeabodysmith.com.