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Designations

ABR – Accredited Buyer's Representative: These three letters after a REALTOR's name tell you that you will be working with buyer representative who is committed to your best interests. The ABR Designation is awarded by REBAC to those REALTORS who have met the specific educational and experiential criteria needed to provide the high level quality service required by REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council).
http://www.rebac.net/

CPM – Certified Property Manager®: The CPM is the premier real estate management designation for property and asset managers, especially those who manage large residential, commercial, retail or industrial properties or mixed portfolios. Individuals who complete a comprehensive program earn this esteemed credential and notice increased recognition in the marketplace.
http://www.irem.org/

CRB – Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager: The CRB designation is one of the oldest and most respected designations offered in real estate business management. The CRB community spans nearly 7,000 members worldwide. Through the Council’s leading-edge education and resources, members are among the most efficient, effective and profitable managers in the country.
http://www.crb.com/

CRS – Certified Residential Specialist: The 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 nearly 36,000 active CRS Designees.
http://www.crs.com/

E-Pro – You want to get things done quickly and without hassle. So chances are you'd like a real estate agent who:

• Answers e-mail promptly and professionally.
• Respects your on-line privacy.
• Offers home listings and other Internet tools to help you find or market a home.

An e-PRO is a REALTOR® who has successfully completed the e-PRO training program for real estate professionals. Endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®, the e-PRO course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on-line: Web sites, e-mail, on-line tools, and most of all, what today's consumer really wants.
http://www.eProNar.com

GRI – Graduate REALTOR® Institute: The GRI symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.
http://www.realtor.org/griclear.nsf

Historic Home Specialist – The course is designed specifically to give critically needed information to the professional real estate community about the significance of historic houses and neighborhoods in New Bedford and the surrounding communities. The course covers the history of New Bedford, the evolution of its neighborhoods and specific architectural styles. Realtors who complete the course earn the right to use a special logo on their business cards, stationary and display advertising officially designating them as Historic House Specialists.

http://www.waterfrontleague.org/educate.htm

SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialists®: SRES is a designation for REALTORS® qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® (SAREC®) offers a specific designation, SRES®, to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites.

By earning the SRES® designation, your REALTOR® has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. Your REALTOR® has received special training, gets regular updates, and is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life changing decisions.
http://www.seniorsrealestate.com/sarec/
 
     

 

 
 

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