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CRS - Sooner than later

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Real Estate Agent with Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area BR534744000 & BR540649000

If I had known then what I know now....

People just getting started in the business often ask - what's the best training to pursue right now.  Conventional wisdom steers them to ABR and/or GRI.  While these are excellent designations to pursue, the number of classes required for the GRI is somewhat daunting.

I suggest getting involved with CRS immediately.  Even though there is a significant production requirement, the knowledge gained from the CRS courses helps get your business up to speed even more quickly than the ABR or GRI - a jump start if you will.

e-PRO is great for an overview of technology integration into real estate, and counts as an elective for ABR.

Plan a training/education strategy, and attend classes outside your market area to maximize networking opportunities.  As your business grows you'll find less and less time for education.

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About the Authors - Updated 2018

If you are considering a Traditional or Short Sale of your home in Phoenix, Scottsdale or any location in Maricopa County Arizona, you owe it to yourself to talk with Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty to determine whether Tony and Suzanne Marriott are the best real estate Brokers in the Phoenix and Scottsdale metropolitan area to help you with the Successful Sale of your home.

Tony and Suzanne have personally Listed, Sold and Closed more than a hundred Short Sales with the highest list to close rate in the Phoenix Metro Area!

Tony Marriott - Chief Executive Officer - Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Suzanne Marriott - Chief Learning Officer - Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Associate Brokers, REALTORS
Haven Express
Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Comments (9)

Rob Lang
At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS
Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

http://activerain.com/blogsview/22206/Should-We-Earn-Points

and

http://activerain.com/blogsview/22229/How-Educated-Are-We

are two blogs I have written about this subject of education and Realtors.

Nov 23, 2006 04:43 AM
Jaclyn Erwin
Jackson Erwin Realty, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
ABR,SFR, REALTOR®/BROKER, Charlotte NC.

Right on the Money! Again :)

My goal is to obtain my CRS designation this year. I've already met the production level and I am registering this month to begin with the classes. I have also received an application to submit this week. Thanks for the reassurance! I hear so many agents complain that designations are not "worth it" or the "way to go." I've even witnessed agents "sneer," laugh or ridicule other agents when they hear of them trying to better themselves via this route. Well, where are these same agents? Struggling for business. Some of them are still complaining and others have just plain quit.

Ironically, these are the same agents who refuse to invest in their business. They don't recognize the power of a branded website, networking (not NET-taking), farming, implementing technology, and giving back to their community. Your post makes me glad that I have selected the path to success. Thanks Again. By the way, I'm sure you will continue to prosper...as you are always willing to provide a wealth of information!

Mar 25, 2007 10:41 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
Rob - Thanks for the links.
Mar 30, 2007 02:29 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty
Jaclyn - Thanks for the comment and congratulations on taking the next step to get the CRS.  The classes are excellent - and if you take any of them "on the road" it's a great networking opportunity!
Mar 30, 2007 02:30 AM
Jennifer Hartwick
Crane and Crane Real Estate - Columbia, MO

I know the designation will be nice to have but what I'm looking forward to is the additional training and information.  What a perfect time right now to get that training in.  Thanks for the push and advice!

Nov 07, 2007 04:27 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Jennifer Hartwick I was remiss in the early days - just now catching up with comments from blog posts since day 1 - thanks for the comment - hope you are still in the 'Rain!

Sep 29, 2015 04:44 AM