ABR, CRS, & CNS Designations
ABR- Accredited Buyer’s Representative
Even though buyer representation is now largely available to homebuyers across the country, it wasn’t always so. As an advocate of homebuyers, REBAC (Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council) has played a key role in creating that change—helping homebuyers receive the same level of representation in real estate transactions that was previously only awarded to sellers. By effecting substantial changes to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, REBAC has helped change the way real estate brokerage is conducted across the country, ultimately providing better service to real estate homebuyers. An ABR, such as Sue De Legge, serves homebuyers by providing valuable information resources on the buying process and helping to connect homebuyers with their perfect home.
CRS- Certified Residential Specialist
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education.
Since 1977 the Council of Residential Specialists has been conferring the CRS designation on agents who meet its stringent requirements. Currently, there are more than 34,000 active CRS Designees. Every REALTOR® must have significant experience and demonstrate volume of real estate transactions or gross sales, as well as complete rigorous educational requirements. Every CRS designee is required to maintain membership in the National Association of Realtors® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics. That means, when you work with a CRS, you can rest assured you're dealing with a trained real estate expert who will treat you fairly and professionally every step of the way.
The training available to CRS designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business. Less than 4 percent of all licensed Realtors® are Certified Residential Specialists because only 1 in 20 REALTORS has the sales record and advanced training to carry the CRS Designation. If you're serious about buying or selling a home, working with a Certified Residential Specialist can give you a serious advantage.
CNS- Certified Negotiator Specialist
Negotiation skills are the backbone of a successful realtor, and sophisticated negotiation strategies and tactics are critical in achieving your goals and making deals happen. CNS’s such as Sue and Gina, received an expert level of training along with specific techniques on how to negotiate more effectively in behalf of buyers, sellers and other agents. By applying these techniques and strategies, they can negotiate the best prices and terms on behalf of their clients.
-Member of San Diego County Association of Realtors
·Top 2% Nationwide 
Pricing >Multiple Listing Service
When you list your house with a real estate agent who participates in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), you get a lot of service for your money. Depending upon the MLS region, there may be hundreds of participating members.
The real estate agent who lists your home works to get it sold. This is done by marketing directly to home buyers, but an even more powerful tool is marketing your home to other agents who have buyers. Your real estate agent makes all the crucial information about your home available to the other members through the MLS. Information such as your home's location, size, the number of rooms, the style of architecture, what personal property is included, and any other special features is posted. The MLS description will also contain information about any special financing that might be available, showing instructions, and special needs you may have with respect to closing. The MLS is a powerful tool for real estate matchmakers.
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What was the first land designated by the US government as a National Park?
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Yellowstone was established "as a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of people" in March 1872. |
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