I have earned five designations (and counting!) which puts me in the top 1% of realtors nationwide. I feel these help me to better help you. Just in case you're wondering, below are the explanations for each of my designations:
ABR - The Accredited Buyer’s Representative Designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients. It provides the agent with valuable education that elevates skills and knowledge in working with buyers. It also gives ongoing specialized information, programs and updates that help the agent stay on top of the issues and trends in successfully representing homebuyers, providing an additional competitive edge. 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.
GRI - The Graduate Realtor Institute Designation is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. Realtors with the GRI Designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients. When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional. The GRI designation is considered the nation’s number one real estate designation. This designation may only be earned after successfully completing a rigorous educational program. This program requires 92 hours of live course instruction from a statewide faculty selected because of extensive experience in their own areas of expertise. This designation is available only to members of the local, state and National Association of Realtors®. GRI is recognized nationwide as the standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge.
CRS - To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, a Realtor must have significant experience and volume of real estate transactions. Every CRS Designee is required to maintain membership in the National Association of
Realtors® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics. To help make the home buying and selling process more rewarding, every CRS Designee must have a proven track record in the real estate business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology and marketing. The training available to CRS Designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business. The CRS Designation, awarded by the Council of Residential Specialists, is the highest professional designation awarded to Realtors in the residential sales field. Less than 4% of all Realtors hold the CRS Designation.
CREN - The Certified Real Estate Negotiator Designation is earned through a course of formal study that prepares the agent to represent the client in negotiating the best price and bringing the contract to the closing table. The training is comprehensive with a particular emphasis on creative negotiating skills and protecting the client’s best interests throughout the buying and/or selling process.
CTA - The Certified Tourism Ambassador designation is earned through a course of study on the history, landmarks, attractions, events and growth throughout Central Kentucky. This designation enables the Realtor to work with all clients more effectively, but with specific emphasis on those buyers interested in relocating to Central Kentucky from outside the region.
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(859) 661-1555
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(859) 294-3111
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(859) 624-0181
E-Mail:
DonnaJo@Century21.com
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