http://irenakohler.com/blog/categoryname_education/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Finding a real estate professional that can most effectively meet your needs can be a daunting task. There are hundreds of agents out there that solicit business at the very first whiff of a real estate transaction’s possibility. They are by no means bad agents, they are actually go-getters. Real estate professionals are good at what they do for a variety of different reasons. Some love the idea of making a dream come true, some like the business and negotiation side, and some simply like houses. Like any other profession, many real estate agents specialize in different areas. Below you will find a list of the different designations that you might see when searching for your real estate professional. This is by no means a complete list, but I think it covers most of the more widely sought accreditations.Professional Designations are endorsements made most often by the NAR, or National Association of Realtors, an organization that adheres to a strict code of ethics and encourages growth in real estate knowledge. Real Estate professionals that are a part of the NAR are REALTORS, and that title indicates that a certain amount of experience and knowledge has been gained through classes, testing, or long-term experience by a real estate professional, resulting in expertise in a certain area. ABR - Accredited Buyer RepresentativeSRS - Seller Representative SpecialistCRP - Certified Relocation ProfessionalALC - Accredited Land ConsultantGRI - Graduate of REALTOR InstituteCIPS - Certified International Property SpecialistCPM - Certified Property ManagerCRB - Certified Real Estate Brokerage ManagerCRS - Certified Residential SpecialistGREEN - NAR’s Green designation - experts in green featurese-PRO - NAR’s designation for those with expertise in cutting-edge tech in Real EstateMRP - Military Relocation ProfessionalPSA - Pricing Strategy AdvisorRSPS - Resort & Second Home Property SpecialistSFR - Short Sales and Foreclosure ResourceSRES - Seniors Real Estate SpecialistCNE - Certified Negotiation ExpertSPS - Strategic Pricing SpecialistSLS - Strategic Listing SpecialistMCNE - Master Certified Negotiation ExpertCSSN - Certified Short Sale NegotiatorAt Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, our Agents are constantly striving to expand their real estate know-how. Through classes offered in our offices, to conferences, to training sessions in other areas of our state and nation; our agents hold an array of different talents and designations. If you are in a unique situation (and let’s face it, all real estate transactions are unique) we encourage you to conduct your search by starting here:  http://www.seacoastrealty.com/agents/searchby_gridIf you are still feeling overwhelmed, please give us a call and we can help you find the agent that has the right skills to make your real estate adventures a smooth one.  http://irenakohler.com/blog/1832/real-estate-designations-and-what-they-mean/ Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:00:00 -0500 Real estate professionals with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently graduated from the new 12-week Peak Producers training program created by top real estate industry trainers with Buffini and Company.Sea Coast Advantage agents Brett Knowles, Hope Hackler, John Femia, Karin MacKinnon, Ken Keegan, Les Christensen, Mary Elizabeth Roberts, Matthew Costin, Pat Palumbo, Russ May, Sandy Monroe, Sharon Pate-Batts, Tammy Barnes, and Travis Best were the first group of Sea Coast agents to graduate from the class facilitated by Sea Coast Advantage Professional Development Director Glenda Newell. Newell is a Certified Peak Producer Mentor.“It is one of the best programs available with not only in-depth training on habits, skills and attitude, but also the working systems and support available to guarantee success,” says Newell. During the 12-week training program, the students averaged an impressive 8.7 transactions each. She explains that the comprehensive program is designed to help agents take their business to the next level. “It provides agents with the habits, skills, and attitude to not just sell real estate, but to become professional business owners.” http://irenakohler.com/blog/1402/coldwell-banker-sea-coast-advantage-agents-complete-peak-producers-program/ Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 -0500