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The Real Estate Agent Alphabet
Alphabet Letters after a person's name seem to
bestow some kind of special prestige. PHD, MD,
ESQ are common... but just look at what is
available to real estate sales people... ABR, ABRM, ALC, CCIM, CIPS, CPM, ARM, AMO, CRB, CRS, CRE,
GAA, GRI, RCE, RAA, SIOR, AHWD ePRO, CAM, CBR, C-CREC,
CLHMS, CREA, CRIA, QSC and SRES designations. Can anyone, anywhere explain just exactly what those 26
acronyms mean and what the qualifications are to earn the
use each of them? And if you can ... WHY? Some of those designations have extensive requirements,
including several days or even a full week in a classroom
setting, a written examination, a certain number of years
in the business and evidence of having closed a required
number of transactions in the specialty. And then there's the real estate equivalent of The Skull &
Bones... the CRE designation. Only 1,000 people hold it,
the qualifications are secret, and membership is by invitation
only. Yipes... are they licensed to kill? Oh yes, let's not forget the QSC designation. That one
requires a live or online course, a 40-question multiple
choice quiz, a signed commitment to quality statement
and participation in a perpetual customer survey
program that costs $50 for every 20 surveys. RE/MAX International has a designation for RE/MAX sales
agents. This one is the "internationally recognized
CNHS designation." Translated that stands for
"Certified New Home Specialist." Since its international you can sell homes in Transylvania
where you don't have to disclose that the previous owner
was a vampire? The Women's Council of Realtors awards the LTG designation.
Please excuse me, but I can't figure that one out since I
have just been stricken with a severe case of dyslexia What I really want is an agent who can find a buyer and
properly fill out a purchase agreement. No alphabet
required. How about just finding and assigning properties
without cash, credit or much risk? Sounds good? Learn how here: http://digbig.com/4cmxe About The Author: Mark Walters is a third generation real estate investor. From his Web sites he shares his experince:
http://www.cashflowinstitute.com &
http://www.lease-option-sub2.com
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A Powerful Suggested Technique for YOUR Home & Property Search
A Powerful Suggested Technique for YOUR Home & Property Search
by Jody Hudson
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A home or property purchase is one of the most important and exciting events to experience.
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Most people buy one or two properties. One is their primary residence and sometimes they have a vacation home.
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Fixing up houses to ready them for sale includes a design plan for needed changes. Save money on transformation costs by choosing design details right the first time.
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STEP#1. First you have to recognize that in order to make money in almost any market (i.
What We Do To Sell Your Property!
Once you have contracted us to sell your property we go to work for you to bring you the most money and best price for your property as quickly as possible. Some properties are faster selling than others based on the location, condition, size, price, of course, and type of the property.
How To Create A House Buying Wish List For Your Dream Home
Buying a house is one of the most exciting things you will ever do. But there are LOTS of little details involved - details which can be very costly if they are overlooked.
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Never has there been such an ambitious and creative drive to establish a property market as has been witnessed in Dubai over the past three years. Running short on oil reserves, Dubai's crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed Al Marktoum, set out to turn Dubai into the financial, commercial and tourism capital of the Middle East and in the space of three years he has more than succeeded.
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You are attracted to a home for more than its number of bedrooms and square footage. Whether consciously or subconsciously, you are drawn to the individual character of a home.
Why Selling on Lease Options is Glorified Landlording
I might upset some folks with this one, but that's okay as I think it's important to get some of my experiences into the light of day. If you fully believe the hype that you won't have any landlording responsibilities by selling on a lease option, go ahead and stop here.
Appraisal or Home Inspection?
People sometimes confuse a home inspection and an appraisal when they are in the process of buying a home.Most mortgage applications involve an appraisal, which can be a
physical inspection of the property plus a written analysis of similar homes that have recently sold in the area.
Dont Sell It Yourself
Don't sell it yourself! Sometimes a "FSBO," or house "for sale by owner" can sell as fast, and for as much as it would have if listed with a real estate agent. Sometimes.
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