Residential Properties has formed Markham and DeRentis Associates. The partnership was created to enhance service to a diverse group of real estate clientele. Markham & DeRentis Associates is comprised of real estate veteran Nancy Markham, CRS and realty agent and finance expert James DeRentis.
"We are proud to support Markham & DeRentis Associates in this venture," said president and CEO of Residential Properties Sally Lapides.
Markham & DeRentis is an alliance formed under the umbrella of Residential Properties Ltd. Agents operate independently, working one-on-one with their customers every step of the way.
Prior to joining Residential Properties DeRentis served as the chief business officer of Bank Rhode Island. His responsibilities included business development and retail banking lines, BARI Investment, marketing and corporate communications. Prior to joining Bank Rhode Island, DeRentis was vice president, business development officer at Citizens Bank in Providence. He also served as vice president, relationship manager at Bank of America in West Palm Beach, Fla. DeRentis is involved in the greater Providence community. He serves on the board of trustees for the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Providence Redevelopment Authority. For 20 years, DeRentis has been actively involved with a variety of Providence community organizations including Stop Wasting Abandoned Property Inc. (SWAP), the West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) and the Providence Preservation Society (PPS).
A real estate veteran, Markham has been a multi-million dollar producer at Residential Properties annually for over fifteen years. Certified in Buyers Brokerage and as a Historic Homes Specialist, Markham is accredited with the highest distinction in the field; Certified Residential Specialist (CRS).