real estate agents who can take the job, but finding agents with special credentials, those who have gone that extra step to take additional classes in certain specialties of real estate sales, is worth looking into. Here are just a few credentials within real estate that you should be on the lookout for: • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR): Completed additional education during representation of buyers in their transactions. • Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Completed additional education during representation of sellers in their transactions. • Certified Residential Specialist (CRS): Completed additional training during the handling of residential real estate, such as single family homes, townhomes, condos, and multi-family properties. • Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES): Completed additional training for the purpose of helping both sellers and buyers 50+ years old. In order to earn these credentials a real estate agent needs to be a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, NAR, in addition, need to take specific courses on the subject of the credential, and pass on an exam in order to receive the designation. However, ensure they have credentials that are relevant to your needs, as there are many different credentials.
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Your state will have a license board for all active real estate Realtors® and agents, which you can easily access. You will also be able to see their information, disciplinary actions,
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