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REALTOR® Family
Designation Programs
 The
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF REALTORS® has
nine affiliated Institutes,
Societies, and Councils
that provide a wide-ranging
menu of programs
and services that
assist members in
increasing skills,
productivity and
knowledge. Designations
acknowledging experience
and expertise in
various real estate
sectors are awarded
by each Affiliated
group upon completion
of required courses.
In addition, NAR
offers two certification
programs to its members.
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Designation and Certification
Programs. What do the letters
after a REALTOR®'s name mean?
They proudly show the designations
a REALTOR® has earned to
further their professional development.
To earn a designation, a REALTOR® has
taken coursework and demonstrated
specific skills, performance
and knowledge in a particular
area of the real estate industry.
To serve today's consumers, REALTORS® need
to be strong generalists and
specialists. Designations are
one way practitioners develop
specialized skills that help
the industry thrive. Designations
also help practitioners demonstrate
to their clients their commitment
to professional development.
The National Association of REALTORS® and
its institutes, societies and
councils offer the highest quality
real estate education in the
world. Dauphin Realty is encourages
it's agents to work toward obtaining
this additional training and
knowledge to better serve our
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 1) CRB
- Certified Residential Broker
What is the CRB?
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) Designation
is recognized industry-wide as the symbol of excellence in
brokerage management. The most successful brokerages are owned
or managed by professionals holding the prestigious CRB designation.
The CRB designation signifies a leader in the industry and
the highest level of professional achievement and recognition
in the specialized field of brokerage management. In other
words, not just anyone can display the CRB designation after
his or her name. It is reserved for only the most dedicated
conscientious and highly skilled managers. |
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 2) Accredited
Buyer Representative Manager (ABRMsm)
Course
This course was developed in partnership with the Real Estate
Managers Council of NAR specifically for managers, brokers
and owners who wish to incorporate buyer representation into
their companies' service offerings. Click on the link for a
list of the ABRMsm course objectives
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3) Accredited
Buyer Representative (ABR®) Course
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 BUYER'S AGENT Council
(REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS® who meet the specified educational
and practical experience criteria .
 ABR® Designation
Course topics include:
 Evolution of
buyer representation
Agency relationships
Building and
maintaining a buyer representation business
Office policy,
standard of care and risk management
Changing an
agency role
Agency conflicts
and agency disclosure
Conflicts of
interest
Services provided
The purchase
contract
Negotiating
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 4) The
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
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 more
than 34,000 active CRS Designees.
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 5) E-Pro
The
new real estate professional must meet
the needs and expectations of the Connected
Consumer. The e-PRO Certification Program
is specifically designed to keep you on
top of changes and help you thrive in the
exciting and rewarding world of online
real estate. The
e-PRO Certification Course is an educational
program unlike any other professional certification
or designation course available, comprehensive
and Interactive. It is sponsored by the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and
is specifically designed to help real estate
professionals thrive in the competitive
world of online real estate. In addition,
the e-PRO Certification Course is geared
to ensure continued success in online real
estate after the course has been completed
and certification earned, by online participation
in the e-PRO Community and the e-PRO Referral
Network.
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 6) GRI
- Graduate of the Real Estate Institute
GRIs
are:
Educated on
current trends in the real estate industry
Nationally
recognized as top performers
Dedicated to
bringing you quality service
Graduate
REALTOR® Institute (GRI) is the designation
awarded by state associations to members
of the National Association of REALTORS® who
successfully complete a predetermined course
of study.
Graduate
REALTOR® Institute designees have made
the commitment to provide a high level
of professional services to their clients.
The GRI curriculum incorporates a common
body of knowledge for progressive real
estate professionals. Any person awarded
the GRI designation must be a member of
the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and
must maintain that membership to retain
the designation. A REALTOR® who possesses
the GRI designation has not only completed
a course of study required by the program,
but also subscribes to the "Code of
Ethics" of the National Association
of REALTORS®.
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 7) LTG
Leadership Training Graduate
WCR's
Leadership Training Graduate (LTG) Designation
advances you to the leading edge. With
a core focus on personal and professional
development, the LTG recognizes real estate's
top producers by helping them succeed in
career leadership through a blend of education
and experience. The LTG is the only recognition
of professional leadership skills offered
in the REALTOR® community. The combination
of training and experience cultivates a
distinctive, well-rounded real estate professional
who is ready to move to the next level.
It's a powerful combination for success
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 8) RCC
(Relocation Certified Coordinator)
The
RCC designation signifies that a referral
coordinator has a working knowledge of
the of relocation and RELO's policies
and procedures. RELO® coordinators
feel more confident in placing referrals
with companies whose coordinators have
the designation because it indicates
that their transferee will receive quality
service and that they can expect proper,
prompt reporting and take quality care
of their transferees.
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 9) CCIM
(Certified Commercial Investment Member)
A
Certified Commercial
Investment Member
(CCIM) is a recognized
expert in the disciplines
of commercial and
investment real estate.
A CCIM is an invaluable
resource to the commercial
real estate owner,
investor, and user,
and is among an elite
corps of 7,500 professionals
across North America
who hold the CCIM
designation
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 10) ASP
(Accredited Staging Professional)
Accredited ASP Stagers and ASP Real Estate
Agents are true Professionals trained under
strict guidelines using proven Staging
techniques developed for over 30 years.
When you bring your home on the market
and prepare your house for sale always
hire an ASP because they are the true leaders
in the Staging and Real Estate Industries.
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SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
Seniors Real Estate Specialists® are
REALTORS® qualified to address the needs
of home buyers and sellers age 50+. The SRES® Council
awards the SRES® Designation to those
members who have successfully completed
its education
program.
By earning the SRES® designation, your
REALTOR® has demonstrated necessary knowledge
and expertise to counsel clients age 50-plus
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
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How to Obtain your license
PreLicense
Courses
Entry
into the real estate field depends on education,
training and interests. Each state has
its own real estate licensing requirements.
Your state association offers and/or can
direct you to information to satisfy your
real estate license requirements. For more
information about a great career with Dauphin
Realty, click
here.
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| Dauphin
Agents with Designations |
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Nichole Patrick
GRI, ABR, CRS
Assoc. Broker
Info - Email |
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Mickie Russell
GRI, CRS, CRB, ABR, Broker
Info - Email |
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Dana Carter
GRI, LTG, ABR, ABRM, e-PRO, RCC,
Assoc. Broker
Info - Email |
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Pam Middleton Stein
GRI, ABR, CRS,
e-PRO
Assoc. Broker
Info - Email |
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