In most cases buyers and sellers get into an agreement with an agent

and have no idea of the qualifications of the agent they have selected.

They might use several sets 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. Some have spent

years educating themselves to assist buyers and sellers.

Four of the more popular designations most buyers and sellers

 should know:        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.

Requirements to become a CRS.

 

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.

Requirements to become a GRI.

 

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. 

Requirements to be an ABR.

 

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