Designations

Designation offers timely information on short sales

Friday, May 14, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Designation offers timely information on short sales

In just over two years, the Distressed Property Institute has trained more than 20,000 real estate professionals who have received the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation. Membership has doubled in the last seven months and there are currently 317 CDPE designated agents in Pennsylvania. »

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Expanded GI Bill benefits eligible for some designations

Thursday, February 18, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Expanded GI Bill benefits eligible for some designations

The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and GREEN designations classroom courses offered through PRI are all eligible for GI Bill benefits and these benefits are retroactive to October 16, 2008. »

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Swanepoel says REALTORS® need ‘extreme makeover’

Thursday, December 17, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Swanepoel says REALTORS® need ‘extreme makeover’

The real estate industry needs to change to serve consumers the way they want and expect to be served, according to Stefan Swanepoel, a noted real estate expert who annually publishes Swanepoel Trends Report. »

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Triple Play advance registration ends

Friday, November 20, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Triple Play advance registration ends

Make sure you get the courses you want and need by registering online for Triple Play REALTORS® Convention. Advance registration ends Friday, Nov. 20 and online registration is just $65. »

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Designations give REALTORS® an edge

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Designations give REALTORS® an edge

According to a 2009 NAR Member Profile survey, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $28,400 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $55,700. REALTORS® who pursue professional designations have a distinct competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability. »

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Stand out from the crowd

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
By Hank Lerner, Esq.
Stand out from the crowd

Have you really considered what consumers see when they look at your qualifications? Do they really care that you’ve won the Sales Circle award or that you have three designations? »

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