Designations

Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)

The Graduate Realtor Institute designation, conferred by the National Association of Realtors, is presented to Realtors who have completed a comprehensive education program in residential real estate. The program's focus in on practical real estate training.

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

The Certified Residential Specialist designation, conferred by the Residential Sales Council of the Realtors National Marketing Institute, recognizes real estate agents for proven experience in marketing residential property. To earn the designation, agents must complete a program of advanced study covering areas such as investment real estate and real estate-related taxes. The Realtors National Marketing Institute is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Less than 4 percent of all Realtors hold the CRS designation. RE/MAX has the highest percentage of CRS affiliates in the industry.

Accredited Buyer Representative (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 met the specified educational and practical experience criteria. The criteria are:

• 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.

e-PRO Internet Professional®

• More privacy - Are you reluctant to give out contact information through the Web for fear of being pestered or spammed? e-PROs understand. They've learned the Web isn't just a place to do business; you need information from someone you can trust. That's why e-PROs respect your privacy. They respond quickly to your questions, but don't send you unwanted communication. And they protect your personal information.
  
  
• Less hassle - Tired of struggling to find information? e-PROs are more likely to have access to the latest Internet utilities, making your life easier. Tools like: On-line home tours, instant access to comprehensive neighborhood data, extensive property listings, immediate e-mail notification of just-listed homes meeting your criteria and a referral network second to none.
  
  
• Less expense - An e-PRO's access to advanced technology can save you considerable expense. You have more tools to find or market your home, so you're likely to get a better price. With on-line home tours, you reduce in-person showings--and the costs involved. And by using e-mail, you save money on long-distance calls and fax charges.
  
  
• Relocating? An e-PRO is ideal for you. With the tools to do your research electronically, you can make a decision on a home the first day you're in town--or without traveling at all. You and your family save on travel costs. And after you've decided to buy, monitoring the sale by e-mail saves you even more.

Should you use an e-PRO? Yes--especially if you're an Internet user. 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. If you choose an e-PRO, it's a safe bet you'll get the kind of service you want--and need.