Different Real Estate Certifications and Specializations you should look for when hiring your agent!
If you’ve decided to hire a Realtor® to sell your home, then you’ve made a smart decision. Hiring a real estate professional is definitely the way to go to ensure you get the best deal with the least amount of hassle. What you may not realize, however, is that Realtosr® can have specific certifications to assist you with a situation you may be dealing with.
When you’re comparing agents, you may see several acronyms next to their certifications. In order to help you find a Realtor® who’s right for you
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
If you’re in the market to buy, never fear, there’s also a special type of agent trained to hold your hand no matter how scary things get. The ABR accreditation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, which in turn is a subdivision of the NAR. The buyer’s agent coursework is just as rigorous as that provided to seller’s agent specialists, and ABR candidates must also document several successful closings in which they’ve acted as in the role of buyer’s agent – no dual agency allowed.
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
When selling, you couldn’t do better than to hire a Realtor® with the CRS award. CRS is a title awarded by the Council of Residential Specialists to only the top real estate agents, managers and brokers. In fact, the CRS designation indicates a triple threat – on average, these agents have been in business three times longer, have three times the amount of transactions, and generate three times more sales revenue than the average agent.