In an effort to become and remain one of the best agents in our industry, we seek out additional training and certifications that will benefit our clients. If you're wondering what all those letters behind our names stand for, here are brief explanations of each.
Managing Broker
In the State of Washington, all licensed real estate agents are referred to as "brokers", which differs from some other states. A broker is legally defined as: a natural person acting on behalf of a real estate firm to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of a designated broker or managing broker.
A managing broker is legally defined as: a natural person acting on behalf of a real estate firm to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of the designated broker, and who may supervise other brokers or managing brokers licensed to the firm.
Managing brokers have greater experience and have completed additional educational requirements to obtain this level of licensure.
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ABR®: Accredited Buyer’s Representative
This designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. Four (4) requirements must be met to attain and use the ABR® designation:
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CRS: Certified Residential Specialist
CRS REALTORs® represent the top 3 percent of real estate agents in the U.S. CRS agents have more experience and training than the average REALTOR® and they are part of a community of REALTORS® dedicated to improving the real estate industry for homebuyers and sellers everywhere. The threshold to becoming a real estate agent is surprisingly low. Requirements vary by state, but some ask for as little as 40 hours of training and few ask for more than 100 hours—compare that to the 1,000 hours that are typically required to become a hair stylist. To become a CRS, however, REALTORS® must meet a number of stringent requirements that combine advanced hours of education and training, experience and success in the marketplace. A CRS agent adheres to a strict code of ethics that binds them to perform in the best interest of their clients at all times. CRSs are required to have between 25 and 150 transactions and between 16 and 80 additional hours of education beyond what’s required of the typical REALTOR®. These are agents who are invested in their careers, in buying and selling real estate and in making sure their clients are satisfied. CRS is the sign of a true real estate professional. The Benefits of Working with a CRS Agent
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e-PRO®
Social media is still relatively new, and evolving every day. An agent with the e-PRO® certification is dedicated to making the most of today's social media and technology to help you with your real estate needs, whatever they may be. Agents with the e-PRO® certification demonstrate:
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MCNE: Master Certified Negotiation Expert
Real estate agents and brokers are hired by home buyers and sellers to assist and represent them in the home purchase/sale transaction. In virtually all home purchase/sale transactions, home buyers and sellers rely exclusively on their agent/broker to interact with the other side to help reach an agreement. A significant part of the value added by real estate agents/brokers is their ability to effectively negotiate and influence the other side to agree to acceptable terms. Professional negotiation training has been taught and used in most industries for decades. The Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI) began teaching professional negotiation skills in real estate in 2005. RENI’s structured, disciplined approach to negotiating with and on behalf of clients consistently leads to better overall protection and final agreements for both parties. |
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REALTOR®
A REALTOR® is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of REALTORS®, the largest trade group in the country. REALTORS® are held to a higher ethical standard than licensed agents and must adhere to a Code of Ethics. Differences between real estate agents and REALTORs. |
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RSPS
RSPS is recognized as an official NAR Certification, and allows buyers and sellers to have confidence in the ability of a REALTOR® who specializes in buying, selling or management of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination, to assist them with their search. |
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CMOE
Certified Multiple Offers Expert is certified in approach and techniques to navigate all multiple offers situations with optimal results. |
