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Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Designations & Certifications

Not every real estate agent is a REALTOR®. REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and must commit to following the NAR’s strict Code of Ethics. The term REALTOR® has come to connote competency, fairness, and high integrity resulting from adherence to a lofty ideal of moral conduct in business relations. No inducement of profit and no instruction from clients ever can justify departure from this ideal.


The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.  This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.


The objective in offering the Certified Military Residential Specialist Program is to provide a platform whereby Real Estate Professionals can be trained and equipped to handle with excellence the home purchase needs of active duty and former military clients.







An agent who carries the CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) designation has been trained in advanced professional negotiation skills and knows how to use leading edge negotiation practices and techniques. A CNE professional is able to handle real estate negotiations with superior skill and excellence.


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. In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity. An e-PRO is someone who has recognized and responded to the needs of the new consumer.


Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today’s market—they are critical. SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource) Certification is given to real estate professionals who have recognized the challenges of the current market and have learned the skills necessary to serve as a knowledgeable resource for both sellers and buyers.