Accreditations - What It Means To You

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The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council ("REBAC") of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. Realtors with the ABR accreditation have specialized training in working with buyers through the home buying process, encompassing professional excellence from start to finish.

The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made a commitment to providing a superior level of professional services by earning the GRI designation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.

Eco-Broker
EcoBrokers® are equipped with additional energy and environmental information and tools that help them provide added value to all of their real estate transactions. EcoBroker training helps real estate agents address the newest topics in real estate, such as "green" home certification programs like Energy Star® Qualified Homes, energy-efficiency, and sustainable design. The EcoBroker designation also assists real estate agents in working through issues that may arise in real estate transactions, such as mold, radon, and poor indoor air quality, providing real solutions. EcoBrokers understand the value of energy efficiency, environmental technologies, reduced liabilities, and sustainable design in real estate.

At Home with Diversity Certification
A groundbreaking professional educational initiative designed to provide America's real estate professionals with training and tools to expand their business as well as homeownership opportunities for more Americans. AHWD certification relays to the public that those certified have been professionally trained in and are sensitive to a wide range of cultural issues.

MOM Being a mom is my most valued designation. I have a refined sense of what finding a HOME means, about security and the true value of real estate. MOMs are renowned experts in multi-tasking, managing multiple responsibilities, creative negotiations, and are tactful in removing roadblocks and pitfalls on the road to success.