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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.
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About Appraisals >Fair Market Value
What is the best price for a piece of real estate? Mortgage lenders, appraisers, and real estate brokers use what is called the "fair market value" (FMV). FMV has been defined as "the price that a buyer is willing to pay and the seller is willing to accept, when both parties are knowledgeable about the property and neither is under any time pressure to buy or sell". Sounds great, but how is this price determined?
The starting point for determining a fair price may be an opinion of the value or "comparative market analysis". Such an analysis uses information on similar properties which are: 1) currently for sale, 2) already sold, or 3) expired properties (those which did not sell). Local, national and international trends and market conditions must also be evaluated.
By comparing similar properties in each of the three categories and the market conditions, appraisers, lenders and agents come very close to the maximum price that buyers would be willing to pay for a house.
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What characteristics must a home have to be considered a prestigious property?
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Unique architectural design; Highly desirable location; celebrity status--owned by a well-known person. |
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