| To anyone not familiar
with Real Estate designations and what they mean, they can look like Alphabet Soup. But
the fact is, they do mean something very important when selecting a Realtor to work with
in your home buying or home selling process.
These designations indicate that a Realtor
has had the dedication and has taken the time to further their education in today's
complicated real estate market.
In other words, although they may look
like Alphabet Soup, CRS, ABR, GRI and CIPS actually add up to spell one very simple idea:
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE!
And after all, isn't that what you want in
a person who is going to work with you while you make one of the most important financial
decisions in your life?
(CIPS) Certified
International Property Specialist
Awarded by the National Association of Realtors.
Out of 250,000 realtors only
700 have the CIPS designation world-wide CIPS designees are experienced both in real
estate and in dealing with clients from diverse cultures and countries and represents
dozens of countries and languages. More than 30% of CIPS designees were either born
outside the US or are now based outside the US. Education is the core requirement of
CIPS Network members. All members must successfully complete the introductory
course, Essentials of International Real Estate, and complete CIPS designation
requirements within two years. |
 (CRS)
Certified Residential Specialist
A designation held by only 1% of all
real estate agents Agents will maximize their profit by
joining this network of over 35,000 top professionals. CRS Designees complete advanced
study in residential listing and selling and meet established production levels. There are
different programs based on years of experience. |
 (CRB)
Certified Residential Broker
With more than 7,000 brokerage owners and managers
nationwide enjoying the benefits of membership, the Real Estate Brokerage Managers Council
is recognized throughout the industry as the professional peer organization for real
estate's leaders. Real estate brokerage owners and managers will be ready to meet their
personal and professional challenges when they earn the CRB designation. |
 (GRI) Graduate, Real Estate Institute
Members primarily involved in residential real estate
wanting to increase their knowledge and skills in a broad array of technical subjects and
the fundamentals of real estate participate in the REALTOR® Institute, graduate program
to earn the GRI designation. The program also provides opportunities to develop important
business contacts. The GRI is a nationally recognized designation of the National
Association of Realtors®. |
 (ABR)
Accredited Buyer Representative
Awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's
Agent Council. With over 20,000 members, REBAC is
the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer
representation. Over 11,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the
test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience. Less
than 5% of all realtors hold this designation. |
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| Approved REO (Real Estate Owned) SpecialistI am trained to handle acquired
and bank owned properties, and assist with
foreclosures, and work-out programs. This benefits the international buyer because I
understand how the REO programs work. I can help you find bank owned properties at a
great buy! |
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