What are Real Estate Designations?



What does the ABR Designation mean?

 

* ABR, stands for Accredited Buyer Representative
* A buyer’s representative works for, and owes fiduciary responsibilities to, the real estate 

   buyer and has the buyer’s best interests in mind throughout the process


What does the GRI Designation mean?

 

* GRI, which Stands for Graduate Realtor Institute, is a nationally recognized professional real estate 

   designation
* The GRI designation is considered one of the nations number one real estate designations
* This designation may only be earned after successfully completing a rigorous education program.

* The program requires 92 hours of live course instruction from a statewide faculty selected because

   of extensive experience in their own area of expertise
* This designation is available only to members of the local, state and National Association of Realtors
* GRI is recognized nationwide as the standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge


 

What does the CRS Designation Mean?

 

* The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in

   the Residential sales field. The CRS designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both

   experience and education
* Realtors who receive the CRS designation have completed advanced courses around the country

   and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate
* Only 35,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential
* Less than 5% of all Realtors are Certified Residential Specialists