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.
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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