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REALTOR®
The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a
real estate professional that has made the commitment to provide
a high level of professional services to you by securing a
strong educational foundation.
Through increased awareness of current topics important to the
real estate professional, such as legal issues, these REALTORS®
can better serve prospective clients and customers.
The GRI designation is obtained by attending a specific,
intensive series of a minimum of 90 hours of classroom
instruction. A Realtor with the GRI Designation is highly
trained in many areas that benefit their customers/clients
including:
- Fair Housing
- Technology
- Diversity
- Professional Standards
The subject matter has been chosen to educate the practitioner
about local, state and national real estate practices that
affect them, their clients and customers. The knowledge gained
during the GRI program can help you to overcome obstacles that
can jeopardize a transaction.
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e-PRO
e-PRO is an Internet-based training/certification program that
was launched in June 2000. The program was developed by NAR
(NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®) in partnership with
WebSuite.com, a Seattle-based on-line education company. The
e-PRO certification program is offered in conjunction with
Realtor University and is the real estate industry's first
comprehensive technology certification program endorsed by NAR
for real estate professionals.
If you are looking for assistance with your home purchase or
sale, you can be assured that a REALTOR® with the e-PRO
certification will have the knowledge and skills to put the
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CRS
A Certified Residential Specialist is a REALTOR® who has earned
certification from the Council of Residential Specialists by
completing a rigorous course of advanced training, and by
meeting significant experience requirements.
Only 5% of all REALTORS® in the U.S. can call themselves a
Certified Residential Specialist. That's because just one in 20
has the extensive experience, the unique commitment to the real
estate business and the hours of advanced training necessary to
call themselves a Certified Residential Specialist. |
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ABR
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 BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF REALTORS® who have met the specified educational and
practical experience criteria.
The criteria for ABR designation:
Completed the comprehensive two-day REBAC course in buyer
representation
Successfully passed a written examination
Demonstrated a practical experience of having completed five
closed real estate transactions in the field of buyer
representation
Received recommendations from two of the real estate
practitioners buyer clients
Be a member in good standing with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS®
Look for those real estate agents that proudly display the ABR®
designation and know that they are professionals in the field of
buyer representation. |
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CDPE
A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) has a thorough
understanding of complex issues in today’s turbulent real estate
industry and knowledge of foreclosure avoidance options
available to homeowners. CDPEs can provide solutions,
specifically short sales, for homeowners facing market
hardships.
Homeowners regularly proceed without guidance of any kind
through the often financially and emotionally devastating
prospect of foreclosure. Speaking with a well-informed, licensed
real estate professional is the best course of action for a
homeowner in distress. Through comprehensive training and
experience, CDPEs have the tools to help homeowners find the
best solutions for their unique situations and to avoid
foreclosure through the efficient execution of a short sale.
Living through financial difficulties poses a challenge for any
family, so why make the process of finding a qualified real
estate professional difficult too? Select an agent with the CDPE
Designation to ensure you have a trained professional to address
your specific needs. For more information, contact a CDPE in
your area.
CDPEs don’t merely assist in selling properties, they serve and
help save their clients in need. |
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