Contact Bethany
Bethany Brenner
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Hometown: Concord, NH Office: Bean Group | Portsmouth |
Work: (603) 766-1980 ext. 7158
Mobile: (603) 493-4042 Email: bethany@beangroup.com |
As a Professional
Bethany was born in Melrose, Massachusetts. She grew up in the Lake Sunapee area, spending many summers on the shores of Pleasant Lake in New London. As part of a family owned and operated assisted living community, Woodcrest Village, Bethany has spent much of her professional and academic life in the assisted living and senior health care business. Prior to her real estate career, Bethany was employed at a well-renowned non-profit organization in Newton, Massachusetts, Bethany spent three years developing and executing policy that shaped assisted living on a state and national level. Her work included extensive policy work on long term care insurance initiatives including writing and lobbying bills in the State of Massachusetts Legislature and actively working towards a state wide Partnership program for Massachusetts.Bethany holds a Masters Degree in Management from Brandeis University with a concentration in Health Policy. She has been awarded the Hamilton Putnam Scholarship from the New Hampshire Medical Society for academic achievement in pursuit of her health care career; and has been recognized from the Life Care Foundation for Education and Research in recognition of stewardship of talents and commitment to serving others. She is also a recipient of the Bugbee Falk Book Award for Excellence in Health Administration. She also holds an undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Health Management and Policy, and a minor in Gerontology.
Making the Connection
Success in representing clients requires the ability to understand the entire real state process from start to finish while staying entirely present to individual's needs and special circumstances. Bethany's professional background, sales skills and negotiating strategies ensure the skills needed to fully represent individuals who are buying and selling.Credentials
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)*GBA Graduate Buyer advanced license training
Graduate RealtorŪ Institute *
Masters in Management from Brandeis University
Bachelor of Science Health Care Management & Policy, Minor in Gerontology from UNH
Member Concord Board or RealtorsŪ
Member of Northern New England Real Estate Network
Member New Hampshire Association of RealtorsŪ
Member National Association of RealtorsŪ
Member Lake Sunapee Chamber of Commerce
Member Assisted Living Federation of America
Member American Health Care Association
*The Graduate REALTORŪ Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORSŪ with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients. *By earning the SRESŪ designation, a REALTORŪ has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50-plus through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. A REALTORŪ has received special training, gets regular updates, and is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life changing decisions.
Just for Fun
When not assisting individual's with their unique real estate needs, Bethany spends time outdoors running, biking or hiking. She enjoys running road races from 5Ks to half-marathons. With a second family home on Martha's Vineyard, she loves spending down time on the water. She is involved in local community organizations such as the Concord Merrimack SPCA, The Friendly Kitchen, the Alzheimer's Association and the Chamber of Commerce.Testimonials
As first-time home buyers, Bethany did a great job of educating us on every step of the process. She was knowledgeable and removed a lot of the anxiety associated with buying your first house, hands down we would use her again.Buyer, Concord, NH (September 2006)
I needed my investment property to sell quickly - Bethany priced it appropriately and sold it in a short amount of time.
Seller, Salem, NH (November 2006)
Bethany listened to our wish list and helped us find, in record time, the home we had been searching for. She was incredibly responsive to our needs and a joy to work with.
Seller, Concord, NH (March 2007)
Bethany was a pleasure to work with. She kept me informed through the entire process of buying my condo. She is truly a professional RealtorŪ. Highly recommended.
Buyer, Concord, NH (August 2007)
We just wanted to thank you again. You were amazing through the whole process. I always felt like you had our best interest in mind and we always felt like we were your #1 priority. It was a little stressful at times, but you never seemed to panic and always had an answer or were willing to call someone for us. I think we were very lucky to have worked with you.
Buyers, Concord, NH (January 2008)
Bethany, thank you for being the kind and generous person that you are. In addition to being sensitive, you are quick to identify a problem even before it arises. When problems did come up, I appreciated your ability to zero right in on the root of the problem and make the necessary changes. Thank you so much for all of your help.
Buyer, Sutton, NH (April 2008)
I've worked with Bethany for just under a year now and it is my opinion that she is one of the most attentive, thorough and patient business women at work in NH real estate, today. She has this immensely focused positive energy and was almost more excited than I was when I finally found the right home. Bethany's genuine attitude makes the whole "Buying experience" so much more comfortable in that her character lends a sense of trust and dependability. While she brought both confidence and professional expertise to the table, I feel like we helped each other learn a lot along the way with each new showing. Bethany's efforts really shine when it comes to answering tough questions, her general availability, response time and following up with the seller, vendors and municipal offices to keep things moving. She is also hooked into a reliable network of service and repair professionals to help make better more informed decisions when deciding to purchase a previously owned home. If you're in the market for a new home... whether you're a newbie or a seasoned home owner, I highly recommend Bethany Brenner, because I know first hand that she'll work hard to get you to the goal line, no matter how many showings it takes!
Kevin Crompton First Time Home Buyer 2008