Real estate blog entries tagged with certifications

Blog entries tagged with "certifications":

certifications: Green Building - Resource Efficiency - Building a Green Home in the Raleigh NC Area - 11/20/08 04:21 PM

Green Builders Raleigh NC
Green Building Certification - Resource Efficiency Why Should I Buy a Green Home?
There are many different reasons to purchase a green home.
- Lower energy bills
- Less carbon footprint
- Healthier indoor air
- Reduced warranty claims
- Improved durability and less maintanence
- Better resale
… (4 comments)

certifications: Green Building - Lot Design, Preparation, and Development - 11/04/08 06:55 AM

Green Builders Raleigh NC
Green Building Certification - Lot Design, Preparation, and Development Why Should I Buy a Green Home? There are many different reasons to purchase a green home.
- Lower energy bills
- Less carbon footprint
- Healthier indoor air
- Reduced warranty claims
- Improved durability and less maintanence
… (4 comments)

certifications: Guiding Principles of Green Building - What Makes a Green Home Different? - 10/31/08 07:16 AM

Green Builders Raleigh NC
What Makes a Green Home Different? Why Should I Buy a Green Home? There are many different reasons to purchase a green home.
- Lower energy bills
- Less carbon footprint
- Healthier indoor air
- Reduced warranty claims
- Improved durability and less maintanence
- Better … (2 comments)

certifications: Green Building - What's In a Green Home? - 10/29/08 07:15 AM

Green Homes Raleigh NC
Considering Green - What's In a Green Home in the Raleigh, NC Area If you're considering building or buying a green-built home in the Raleigh, NC area, you probably have some specific ideas about what's involved in a green home. Or maybe you just know that a … (9 comments)

certifications: Green Building - How Do I Know I'm Getting a Green Home? - 10/24/08 05:36 AM

Green Builders - Green Building Programs
What Different Green Building Programs are Available in NC? If you're looking into a new custom home that is green-built, you may see certification by any one of the following programs. These green building programs are similar - each uses a point system to verify … (6 comments)

certifications: Are Designations and Certifications REAL??? - 09/04/08 11:05 PM

OK people... PET PEEVE TIME...
What is it with all these agents that feel no pride in their profession and only see designations as "just a bunch of letters after your name" or that "EXTRA" training is just a waste of time???
I am so sick of posting referrals here … (9 comments)

certifications: Alphabet Soup - 07/14/08 04:23 PM

When seeing some ActiveRain members out there reminds me about a query I have had for years. All the letters for certifications that run, sometimes stream off the back of a name on a business card or letterhead.
Maybe its just jealosy that I don't have the same yet.
But I … (2 comments)

certifications: Realtor Certifications/Designations - 04/11/08 07:38 AM

Realtor Certifications/Designations
Well I did it, I got my first designation yesterday, AHWD or At Home With Diversity. By far it is not the most recognizable but one everyone should obtain for the knowledge it offers. I was amazed to find out how there were so many cultural differences I was not … (6 comments)

certifications: Designations for Home Stagers and Associations - 02/25/08 11:52 AM

Home Stager certifications and designations may be confusing. There is no real designation or certification and there is no official state or federal training required to be a home stager. Please do not mistake me for someone who is against anyone who uses any letters behind their names. Many have asked … (0 comments)

certifications: e-Pro Designation: Good or Garbage? - 02/11/08 04:17 PM

I am sure there are plenty of REALTORS here who have their e-Pro certification. Let other agents know what you though about the e-Pro course, and how it has been helpful to you. Was it Good or Garbage?
Has the designation been helpful? Did you gain lots of knowledge from the course … (16 comments)

certifications: At Home With Diversity, I got a new certification! - 01/29/08 01:23 PM

I got my At Home With Diversity certification!

Why At Home With Diversity? To prosper in today’s real estate markets, REALTORS® need new skills for handling transactions that involve minority buyers or sellers. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® serves its members by teaching these skills through the professional development course … (0 comments)

certifications: Setting Goals For 2008! Be Realistic - 12/20/07 06:35 PM

We are in the countdown for 2008 and I am so looking forward to what the new year will hold. Not only on a professional basis, but on a personal one as well. I am not one to commit to resolutions, to stressful. So, I set goals! Setting goals personally and professionally … (6 comments)

certifications: To Each His Own - 12/02/07 07:52 PM

A little while ago, I was contacted by a someone who is now a client. They said one of the reasons they contacted me is because I have an MBA and perceived me to be smart. I was touched by what they said but it drove home something to me.
On … (7 comments)

certifications: List of Certifications and Accreditations for Real Estate Professional - 08/24/07 03:30 PM

Hello,
I compiled on list of different certifications and accreditations available to Real Estate professionals on my website.
If you can thing of anything that would be missing please let me know. Look under the middle column under Certification.
List of Real Estate Certifications and related websites
Regards,
Mario
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Mario Levesque,Engineer, Realtor, Brokercell: 813-857-6918fax: 866-252-9511Web: … (0 comments)

certifications: Education is a Key Component for REALTORS(R) - 07/28/07 12:13 PM

For Immediate Release
Contact: Christina Ethridge
Local REALTOR e-PRO® Agent Utilizing Technology To Provide Consumers With State-of-the-Art Services
(July 2007) – As more and more consumers begin their search for real estate-related information on the Internet, it is critical that real estate professionals are well educated in … (2 comments)

certifications: Certifications - 07/13/07 12:25 PM

Cross-posted from my site. Enjoy.
I had a person email me over the weekend after reviewing my web blog to ask me what it takes to become a Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) - cost of training, where to take the test, cost of services, etc.I will use it as my opportunity to get … (2 comments)

certifications: e-Pro - Is it worth it???? - 07/07/07 09:59 AM

OK........ I am a relatively new agent and have been getting bombarded with e-Pro calls and e-mails saying how it is the one certification that I must have.
The NAR obviously says it is the way to be connected to the consumers of tomorrow. It is over $300 and I wonder … (15 comments)

certifications: e-PRO Certification - 10/05/06 10:55 AM

One of the best basic certifications a REALTOR new in the industry can obtain is the e-PRO Certification offered by Internet Crusade at http://www.epronar.com/
This introduces the REALTOR to the integration of technology in the real estate industry. One thing I wish they offered was the option to review the class … (2 comments)

certifications: Do Realtor certifications make a difference? - 07/25/06 10:32 PM

I see quite a few realtors here that have completed some of the additional certifications the NAR offers. It seems that they are coming up with new ones everyday! This year I need to complete an additional number of CE credits. I was wondering if I should concentrate those classes and … (5 comments)