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You are an "Expert" Because.....
.   We all get the postcards at home from an agent claiming to be "the neighborhood expert" because they want to secure listings in the area,...not because they live there or necessarily know any more than any other agent licensed in that part of the state.
   There are many opportunities for agents to become "experts"...to our minds that begins with education...and the education never ends for an agent to continue to claim that expertise.
  Back in the day...if you chose to do short sales and had no education...it was obvious to agents who chose to take the time, spend the money, learn the procedures and take the transaction to a successful closing.
     The same applies to many other specialties in real estate.  We don't believe real estate specialties/niches that are not education based can have the practitioners claim "expertise"...there may well be some experience...not the same thing. Experience is a valuable teacher...expertise is developed ...or we believe started with a firm foundation in an objective educational source...be it a designation or a certification. 
   If you are a consumer hiring an agent...and need a specific area of expertise for your transaction...ask about not only their experience...but their education in that area. ... more

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