Professional Designation
We are often asked what all these designations mean to the consumer looking for an agent. I will attempt to explain each and the benifits to you.
What's a CRS
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments 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. Currently, there are more than 34,000 active CRS Designees.
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:
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. Don't you deserve the best?
e-PRO Certification is not only about technology. The e-PRO Certification Program will establish a baseline of online competence, and trains graduates the best aspects of Online Community...the Internet is about the power of people connecting with people.
Seniors Real Estate Specialist. REALTORS® with the “SRES” designation help seniors make wise decisions about selling the family home, buying rental property or managing the capital gains and tax implications of owning real estate. By earning the “SRES” designation, the REALTORS® has demonstrated that they have the requisite knowledge, experience and expertise to be a senior’s real estate specialist and counselor.
This program focuses on developing the knowledge and skill base that real estate professionals need to specialize in buying, selling, or managing second homes in a resort, recreational, and/or vacation destination and properties for investment, development, or retirement. In order to achieve the RSPS Certification, REALTORSÒ are required to take core courses. They must also complete other electives or hold the ABRÒ, CIPS, CPMÒ or CRS designations as well as a firm understanding of 1031 exchange rules.
Agents with the AHS designation have a full understanding to the staging process and are fully equipped to answer those questions. Not only that, they have the tools to help you develop, budget and implement an effective staging plan. Their goal is to achieve your two most important objectives: 1) Sell your home for the best possible price and 2) Sell your home quickly.
The eCertified® designation is awarded to Sales Associates who meet extensive criteria and who complete the eCertified® training. The training and certification process is designed to identify, certify and deliver real estate professionals who possess the technological and business skills necessary to service the emerging market needs of the online consumer.
