Designations earned by Alan
What do they mean and why are they important?
Accredited Buyer Representative
This designation denotes a Sales Associate who is qualified to provide buyer representation and is familiar with buyer brokerage and buyer agency issues. Requires a 12 hour course, active membership in REBAC, and at least five documented transactions during the previous 18th month period where the Sales Associate acted as a buyer’s representative. Awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC).
Certified Residential Specialist
This is the “master’s degree of real estate”. Every CRS Designee must have a proven track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology and marketing. The training available to CRS Designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business. Awarded by the Residential Sales Council. Only 4% of all Agents have this designation.
Graduate Realtor Institute
The GRI designation is recognized nationwide as a mark of distinction earned by less than 10% of all REALTORS®. Only members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) can be awarded this designation. The GRI designation is earned upon successful completion of a rigorous program of course work covering many areas of real estate. Displaying “GRI” after their name is a way REALTORS® communicate their dedication, knowledge and professional achievement.
e-Pro
This is a new certification first offered in 2000 by the National Association of Realtors®. It is a comprehensive Internet certification program for real estate professionals. e-PRO holders have completed a course covering fundamentals of doing business online, ways of creating and maintaining online relationships, web marketing ethical and legal issues, and ways to adapt to new ways of doing business online.
Senior Real Estate Specialist
The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council®, “SAREC”, offers a specific designation, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, “SRES®”, to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites. 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 REALTOR has demonstrated that they have the requisite knowledge, experience and expertise to be a senior’s real estate specialist and counselor
Certified New Home Specialist
This is the most comprehensive new home sales programs available, Charlene joins a group of the most successful and highly respected individuals in the profession of real estate and new home sales.
The program includes training in architectural design and planning, blueprint reading, topography, building site design, evaluating quality construction, materials, methods, construction terminology and scheduling.