What are Designations?
Are they important to me?
In most cases buyers and sellers get in to an
agreement with an agent and have no idea of
the qualifications of the agent they have selected.
They might use several set of criteria to make
their decision. This information may assist them
in the decision or at least have them realize that
all agents are not created equal and some have spent years educating
themselves to assist buyers and sellers.
Four of the more popular designations most buyers and sellers should have
information on to assist them in making a decision on selecting a Realtor®.
CRS GRI e-pro ABR
Check to see if your agent has graduated to one of these designations:
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest
Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field.
The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishment in both
experience and education.
Since 1977 the Council of Residential Specialists has been conferring the
CRS Designation on agents who meet its stringent requirements. There
are over one million REALTORS® in business today. So if you want to find
that one-in-a-million REALTOR®, start with the over 39,000 who hold the
Certified Residential Specialist Designation. CRS is the symbol of excellence
in residential real estate. Our members have proven they have the experience,
training and commitment to be among the best in their profession.
Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation?
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest
single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate
transactions have become increasingly complicated.
New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers
and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing
level of professionalism.
So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen
understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the
best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.
GRIs are:
- Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
- Professionally trained
- Knowledgeable
- Dedicated to bringing you quality service
A GRI can make a difference
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on
receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction
go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available
from a real estate professional.
The vision for the future of e-PRO Certification is to create a well-trained,
core group of real estate professionals who are thriving in the on-line-based
real estate industry. The e-PRO Internet Professional belongs to a special
community of highly skilled and continuously trained real estate professionals
who collaborate to enjoy deeper satisfaction and greater financial rewards as
the result of their e-PRO Certification status.
This Program will teach the REALTOR® about Internet business principles
required to remain in the center of the real estate transaction, including:
- Options and requirements to Get Connected
- E-mail Communication and Marketing Practices
- WWW Marketing Strategies and Practices
- Creating and Maintaining Personal Technology Plan of Action and your Internet Marketing Plan.
Requirements to become an e-Pro.
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark
of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to
real estate practitioners by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC)
of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational
and practical experience criteria.
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