designations: What's a Buyers Agent To Do? - 07/30/11 05:57 PM
I passed my brokers exam back in 2001 after having practiced real estate for over 10 years working for franchises, chains, and independent brokers.  Once I struck out on my own I needed to figure out not only how to make a living but also how to make a difference.  The National Association of REALTORS offers many different Designation Courses so I looked at each one to see what would benefit both my business and my clients. 
The first Designation I obtained in 2001 was the CRS -Certified Residential Specialist which required both educational and experiential qualifications.  This took me about … (2 comments)

designations: Watch Your Words: Expert, Specialist,Certified, Etc. - 01/29/11 04:23 AM
Watch Your Words: Expert, Specialist, Certified, Etc.
Just returned from CAR business meetings and in the Risk Management Forum one of our Attorney's pointed out that it is wise to watch your marketing words carefully.  Using terms like Expert, Specialist, Certified, etc. can not only be misleading if you do not hold those authorized designations from NAR but could also raise your standards of practice when brought into question.
As you can plainly see I have a sea of alphabets behind my name from many sources including NAR, CAR, and Certified Course completions.  I believe in each and every one of them.  … (3 comments)