About My Designations

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ABR – Accredited Buyer Representative

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer's agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.  Through REBAC, real estate professionals can hone their skills in representing the needs of home buyers in real estate transactions and earn the coveted Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation.

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BPOE – Broker Price Opinion

When a real estate broker or other qualified professional determines a property’s estimated value, it’s considered a broker price opinion. A BPO is used as part of the listing agreement when selling a house. A lender, loss mitigation company or mortgage company that wants an assessment of a property can request a BPO.

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CRP – Certified Relocation Professional

The Worldwide ERC® Certified Relocation Professional (CRP®) designation is the only credential dedicated to identifying professionals that demonstrate a broad understanding of managing employee mobility within the United States. Candidates achieve the designation through work experience and professional society engagement, studying a defined body of knowledge, and passing a comprehensive examination. These Agents are recognized industry professionals with expertise in human resources, corporate relocation policy, relocation appraising, residential real estate, and tax and legal issues.

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CRS – Certified Residential Specialist

The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation is the highest credential awarded to sales agents in residential real estate. Earning the prestigious CRS Designation not only demonstrates outstanding achievement and training, but takes your career to a globally recognized and certified professional status.  CRS Designees are included in our online referral directory, Find a CRS, allowing you to connect with more than 30,000 CRS Designees both in the U.S. and around the globe. This platform allows you to send and receive referrals with qualified residential specialists. Most of all, you can find other top agents to help your clients when relocating or investing.

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e-PRO – Internet Professional

NAR's e-PRO® certification program helps REALTORS® master the advanced digital marketing techniques of today. With the e-PRO® certification, REALTORS® increase their ability to reach customers, expand their capabilities, and build trust by safeguarding client information.

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SFR - Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource

The SFR® certification teaches real estate professionals to work with distressed sellers and the finance, tax, and legal professionals who can help them, qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short sale package, negotiate with lenders, safeguard your commission, limit risk, and protect buyers.

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GRI – Graduate, Realtor Institute

REALTORS® with the GRI designation have in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process. Earning the designation is a way to stand out to prospective buyers and sellers as a professional with expertise in these areas.

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SRES – Senior Real Estate Specialist

The SRES® Designation program educates REALTORS® on how to serve the real estate needs profitably and ethically of the fastest growing market in real estate, clients age 50+. By earning the SRES® designation, you gain access to valuable member benefits, useful resources, and networking opportunities across the U.S. and Canada to help you in your business.