What are designations and why are they important to Realtors?
Designations in Real Estate are so often overlooked. Education can make all the difference the world. Knowledge is everything!! If you want to succeed in the world of real estate, you need to continue to educate yourself. Designations will help you increase your skills, knowledge, and productivity. There are several designations that are available to all Realtors. Here are several designations that are available for you to further your knowledge in real estate:
ABR -Accredited Buyer Representative
The Accredited Buyer Represenative is the largest Association of Real Estate Professionals. This designation focuses on all aspects of Buyer Representation.
ABRM – Accredited Buyer Representative Manager
The Accredited Buyer Representative manager designation is geared toward brokers, owners, and managers who wish to incorporate buyer representation.
CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
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.
e-PRO – e-PRO Internet Professional
The e-PRO Certification Course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and Interactive. It is sponsored by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and is specifically designed to help real estate professionals thrive in the competitive world of online real estate.
GRI – Graduated Institute Realtor
The GRI designation is considered the nation’s number one real estate designation. This designation is available only to members of the local, state and National Association of REALTORS®.GRI is recognized nationwide as the standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge.
CBR – Certified Buyer Representative
CBR® is the first nationally recognized buyer agency designation. The course is sponsored by REALTOR® Boards and Associations throughout the United States. REALTORS® with the CBR designation have the street skills necessary to both help buyers find their desired property and to help them negotiate for that property in a non-adversarial manner.
Over the next few months, look for these designations to be discussed in more detail. We will go over what each designation is and why it is important to you as a Realtor.