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 
First Time Buyers >A Good Start
When a real estate agent begins to work with a new buyer, we will sit down with you, ask a number of questions, and listen carefully to your answers. Our purpose during this initial interview is to get a clear idea of what kind of property you are looking for and your approximate price range. We explain how we will function as your representative, what the local market is like, and what we can do to help you locate that perfect home.
It is important for you as a prospective buyer to be as clear as possible about your needs. After we have talked and you have decided how much you can comfortably spend, we will know how to facilitate your home search. We won't take you through a three-story colonial with a top floor master suite if you want to avoid climbing up and down stairs! Establishing clear communication with our clients helps us save you hours of unfocused house hunting.
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What is the highest altitude hotel in the world?
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The Hotel Everest View sits at the record altitude of 13,000 ft (3,964 m) above sea level, in the rarified atmosphere of Namche, Nepal, the village closest to the Mount Everest base camp.
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