Alphabet soup - what the #@$% do all those real estate acronymns mean?!?!
Posted in Technology, Tools and Tidbits By Austin Smith, Wednesday, February 3, 2010.Ever wonder what all those abbreviations mean behind a real estate professional’s signature? We did too, which is why for the past year we have collected all designations and their definitions/criteria that have come across our radar. We call this list “Alphabet Soup”.
The list below may be useful to you; if you find any designations we’re missing, please add a comment to this post with as much info as you can and we’ll keep on top of updating the content. If you are re-posting this list, please give credit where credit is due and link back to Goomzee's Mobile Marketing Blog.
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- http://blog.goomzee.com/2010/01/28/alphabet-soup/
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Submitted by charlene spillum on June 14, 2010 - 4:17pm.
I did not see the
CRS: Certified Residential Specialist
This is the "master's degree of real estate". Every CRS Designee must have a proven track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology and marketing. The training available to CRS Designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business. Awarded by the Residential Sales Council. Only 4% of all Agents have this designation.
or
Certified Short Sale Negotiator
This new popular 1-day course focuses on the short sale process and the different negotiations necessary to successfully close a short sale in today’s volatile housing market.
Charlene Spillum, REALTOR
ABR, CRS, GRI, CNE, e-Pro, SFR
Certified Distressed Property Expert
Re/Max Alliance Group
480-782-9319 Direct
480-247-5720 e-fax
800-682-2017 Toll Free
CharleneSpillum.com
Charlene@CharleneSpillum.com
Educated - Experienced - Enthusiastic
Submitted by RapTVLive on July 16, 2010 - 6:34am.
Wow it sure can take a long time to build up a position in this business however the pay off is knowing how much you help other people build high quality lives through property ownership.
Submitted by Andrew Mooers on April 13, 2011 - 6:26pm.
A lot of the designations I find myself thinking of what the letters stand for or could if I was tired and in a humorous mood. I like the TSTH certification bests. You don't see it on many signatures. (Tough Skinned, Tender Hearted) We deal with folks in a very emotional purchase or sale of property and this one helps along with the "R"... the hardest working letter of the alphabet.
Maine REALTOR Andrew Mooers - Houlton Maine / Aroostook County
www.mooersrealty.com
Submitted by James Vasquez on June 5, 2011 - 6:05pm.
Thanks for the information. Although I am a staunch supporter for high quality education, I decided to wait a year or two until delving into getting acronyms placed after my name. Clients seem be more concerned about my customer service and follow up, as well as my being able to accurately and intelligently answer their questions.
Thanks,
James Vasquez
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I assist buyers looking for homes for sale in San Antonio, TX