November was the National Association of Realtor’s Education Month. You have probably seen these letters – or as we in the industry like to call them, “alphabet soup” -after our names; however, what they stand for is EXCELLENCE in the industry. Fewer than 5% of all Realtors hold at least three of these designations. These are the coveted designations that I hold:
- ABR – Accredited Buyer Representative
- CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
- e-PRO – Internet Certification by the National Association of Realtors®
- SRES-Senior Real Estate Specialist designation for agents specializing in properties for senior citizens.
- ACRE™ - Accredited Consulting in Real Estate
- CyberStars® - Allen F. Hainge CyberStars® meet high standards of professionalism, technology use, and client service. There are 1.5 million real estate agents but only 200 CyberStars. Each CyberStar is a proven leader in their market.
- RE/MAX Hall of Fame – Having earned over $1,000,000 in commissions in a seven year continuous period
You probably won’t recall what these all stand for the next time you see them on a Realtor’s business card, but all you really need to remember is that they mean the Realtor who bears these credentials is trained, experienced, and dedicated to standards of excellence.
To experience my commitment to service first-hand, please visit KarensVillas.com, or call me at 425-308-3669. To begin searching for Snohomish County WA real estate, please use my complimentary MLS search.