Colby
joins Rob Grant staff
SARANAC
LAKE —Rob Grant & Associates Real Estate announced that Jason Colby has
joined the firm as a licensed sales associate. Jason is a native of Saranac Lake.
He graduated from the Saranac Lake School District and understands the importance
of a good community. He attended SUNY Cobleskill where he earned a degree in computer
information systems. Jason adopted a love for teaching while there and decided
to transfer to SUNY Oswego where he attained a Bachelors of Education degree in
Vocational-Technical Education/Business Distributive Education. He started his
teaching career at the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School in 1997 while working
towards a Masters degree in Education at SUNY Plattsburgh. In June of 2001, Jason
left ELCS and moved to Fort Lauderdale where his best friend at the time and now
wife Kristeen pursued a degree in Physician Assistant Studies. While in Florida
he taught Computer Science at University School, a college preparatory school
located on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. He has also coached baseball
and roller hockey and has been yearbook advisor. During his tenure at University
School he also started work on a Doctorate degree in Instructional Technology
and Distance Education at Nova Southeastern University. After three years of teaching
in Florida, Kristeen and Jason came to realized what most people living here already
know, that there really is no place on earth like the Adirondacks. "The people
in Saranac Lake are very down to earth and friendly." Upon moving back to
Saranac Lake in 2004, he was reunited with Elizabethtown and is currently a full-time
computer/business teacher there. Besides teaching, Jason is the network administrator
in charge of computer support, e-mail, website design, and all IT duties. In addition
to this you might see him working part-time at Mountain Medical Urgent Care with
his wife as a front end assistant or performing IT duties there. In his free time
he enjoys mountain biking, fishing, geocaching, boating and anything that gets
him into the great outdoors. Jason is an active member of the Fish and Game Club
and Vets Club.
"I believe that being a teacher means
that you must be committed to your students and their learning. You need to treat
students equitably, recognizing individual differences and accounting for those
differences everyday. You need to be able to communicate with a wide variety of
people. I believe this will help me be the best real estate sales associate that
I can be. I want to help people learn about buying and selling their real estate."
Technology is changing rapidly as we are all aware. In today's market, you must
have an agent with the right tools. "I take pride in my internet presence
and ability to provide extra features and exposure for my clients. The process
of buying or selling a home doesn't always fall between the hours of 8-5. I can
relate to my clients on many levels and I am flexible with my schedule. This is
important when work and family may keep you busy during the day."
"I
am very happy to be welcomed into a firm that has a reputation for being a very
personable, caring agency. I believe good sound advice, personality, experience
and genuine care for your clients is what sets the family at Rob Grant & Associates
apart from the rest." "Buying and selling real estate can be very stressful.
I see my role as helping my clients have the best possible experience, which includes
providing the highest professional standard of technical competence, but also
goes beyond that: I want to put their minds at ease and have them enjoy the process.
Helping my neighbors and community achieve their real estate goals is my priority
and why I love doing this. Honestly, I would only use Rob Grant & Associates
if buying or selling my own home, that's why I chose this company. When it comes
to buying or selling a home, there are many elements that have to fall into place.
Many steps have to be taken correctly and timely. Having an advocate is very important.
Unique advertising, experience and extensive Real Estate knowledge is key. I want
my clients feel comfortable and confident when working with me. It really does
make a difference. It's a great feeling getting to know my clients, making sure
they are represented completely. You should be enjoying this exciting time and
not have to deal with the stress or details regarding the transaction. I look
forward to hearing from you soon and working with you in the future to find or
sell your home. "
Rob Grant & Associates is
a full-service real estate and marketing firm located at 43 Broadway in Saranac
Lake. We can be reached at 891-3745 or visit www.adirondackrealestate.com
