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PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE DESIGNATIONS
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Why use a Buyer Agent with the ABR® designation to
help with your home purchase?
This coveted designation is
awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent
Council ("REBAC") of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the
specified educational and practical experience criteria.
"For real
estate consumers, the one credential to look for is the Accredited Buyer
Representative (ABR®) designation from the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
of the National Association of REALTOR'S®"
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There are five major requirements
to attain and use the ABR® designation...
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Meeting the REBAC® education
requirement -- Completion of a 2-day ABR core course through an accredited
course provider, Completion of one elective course. Current members who
have already obtained the ABR® designation are grandfathered as to the
elective course requirement.
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Passing a written examination on legal and
practical aspects of agency representation.
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Practical experience requirement of acting as a
buyer's representative in 5 documented and verifiable transactions. (Valid
transactions are those that occurred anytime prior to and up to 36 months
after the date the course was completed.)
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Must, at all times, be a member in good standing
with REBAC®
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Must, at all times, be a member in with National
Association of REALTORS®.
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 Why
select a REALTOR® with the GRI®
designation to work with?
Buying property is a complex and
stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will
make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have
become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and
the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate
practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.
So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen
understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the
best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.
GRI designees are:
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name,
you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your
transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service
available from a real estate professional.
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 What
is an e-PRO and why should you use one?
When
you're on the Internet, you don't have time to waste on endless searches for
useful real estate information. You want to get things done quickly and
without hassle... so chances are you'd like a real estate agent who:
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Responds to e-mail promptly and professionally.
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Respects your on-line privacy.
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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.
The benefits of working with a certified Internet
professional include:
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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.
The result: you get more information, more easily.
With electronic files, you have less paperwork to deal with. And since your
agent uses e-mail, you can even eliminate phone tag. The e-PRO streamlines
your entire transaction, from showing to closing.
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.
So how do you find an e-PRO®?...
Look for the e-PRO®
symbol , or "e-PRO®"
after the agent's name.
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.
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REALTOR®
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When is a Real Estate
Professional a REALTOR®?
When they are a member of the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
The Voice for Real Estate® -- the world's
largest professional association.
The term REALTOR®
is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real
estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
Founded in 1908, NAR has grown from
its original nucleus of 120 to today's 1,000,000+ members. NAR is composed
of REALTORS® who are involved in
residential and commercial real estate as brokers, salespeople, property
managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the
real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,700 local
associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®.
They can join one of our many institutes, societies and councils.
Additionally, NAR offers members the opportunity to be active in our
appraisal and international real estate specialty sections. REALTORS®
are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Working for America's property owners,
the NAR provides a facility for professional development, research and
exchange of information among its members and to the public and government
for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to
own real property.
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