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Broker Designations

Below are descriptions of my real estate designations for your reference.

GRI – Graduate, REALTOR® Institute is a nationally recognized educational institute dedicated to furthering the fundamental knowledge and skills of REALTORS® with less than five years experience. The GRI series is also available to more experienced real estate practitioners to help them stay current on timely issues and to freshen and reinforce their basic skills.

The GRI designation is earned by completing a national program of specialized and advanced education for the licensed REALTOR®. It involves intense study, covering many special aspects of real estate such as residential marketing, cost basis, appreciation methods, investment real estate, construction, real estate tax concepts, exchanges, capital gains, and various types of mortgage programs.

This designation may only be earned after successfully completing a rigorous educational program. This program requires 92 hours of live course instruction from a statewide faculty selected because of extensive experience in their own areas of expertise.

A REALTOR® holds a real estate license from the state and is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, C.A.R., a local board or association, and has pledged to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics.

CRB – Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager has been a symbol of management excellence in real estate brokerage since 1969. The program is open to REALTORS® who want to learn every aspect of brokerage management, human behavior skills, recruitment and training techniques. The designation helps to develop sound financial and marketing programs and information how to communicate effectively.
The CRB designation is earned by successfully completing eighteen credits, have a minimum of 75 transactions within the last five consecutive years, and accumulate 10 points by having either bachelor's, master's or Ph.D. in real estate, or one of the following designations: CCIM, CIPS,CPM,CRB, GRI. They may also accumulated points by taking CRS Courses in addition to the three required core CRS Courses or by completing transactions the last five consecutive years, in addition to the 75 core transactions required. Applicants are required to submit a letter from their local board verifying current membership.

CRS – Certified Residential Specialist has been a symbol of achievement in education and residential sales experience since 1977. The CRS program is open to REALTORS® who want to keep abreast of the latest sales and marketing techniques, enhance their professionalism, and increase their earning power.
This designation may be earned after successfully completing CRS 200 plus two additional Council courses and a minimum 75 transactions within the last five consecutive years.

e-PRO - e-PRO is a new training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals.
This designation may be earned after successfully completing 5 areas presented entirely online.