• Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR): Completed additional education during the representation of buyers in their transactions. • Certified Residential Specialist (CRS): Completed additional training to handle residential real estate, such as houses and apartments. • Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES): Completed training to help sellers and buyers 50+ years old. Similarly, if you choose to use a real estate agent who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, it’s a bonus. However, ensure they have credentials that are relevant to your needs.
RESEARCH LICENSING
Your state has an easily accessible licensing board for all active REALTORS® and agents. In North Carolina, it's the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. You can visit their website to verify an agent's status, view their contact information, and find any disciplinary actions, complaints, or other relevant information that may influence your decision—especially since much of this information is now available online.
GIVE THE “WHAT ELSE” TEST
A good agent will know about other properties for sale in the area. Additionally, a top-notch agent always conducts thorough research on current market events and the homes available. In short, you want an agent who is an expert in the current market and someone who consistently stays on top of things.
RESEARCH THEIR BUSINESS ACTIVITY
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