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Charest joins William Raveis Real Estate as agent

According to William Raveis, chairman and chief executive officer of William Raveis Real Estate, Ray Charest has joined the company as a real estate agent. In his new role, Charest will be responsible for providing outstanding customer service and helping to further build William Raveis' presence on Cape Cod and the Islands. Charest comes to William Raveis with a deep industry knowledge, having been a seasoned agent in the Cape Cod area for years. "On behalf of the entire William Raveis family, I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to Ray as he joins our William Raveis' Orleans office," said Raveis. "Ray and our company share many of the same values, including a focus on customer satisfaction. He is a talented professional, and I am excited to celebrate his career." "William Raveis Real Estate is a well-respected and highly accomplished leader in the real estate industry" said Ray Charest. "I'm thrilled to become a part of such an amazing company with a strong legacy of success."
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