Anybody have any of the designations/certification: Seniors Real Estate Specialist(SRES®),Accredited Buyer's Representative Designation, e-PRO® Certification, etc.?Anyone see any benefits of joining?

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

The public just wants results not ABC's after my name.

Jul 01, 2015 05:45 AM

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Cliff Johnson

Stone Mountain, GA
Lise Howe

Washington, DC
Chris and Dick Dovorany

Naples, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

perception becomes reality in real estate.... the designations denote participation in education.... clients don't know what the letters represent....

Jul 01, 2015 05:01 AM

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Inna Ivchenko

Encino, CA

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Take the classes but do not pay for the designations.

Jul 01, 2015 11:38 AM

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Frank Rubi

Metairie, LA

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Chris and Dick Dovorany

Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL

Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Education is a good thing but when I see all those letters behind someones name I have to chuckle. I think they're pointless.

Jul 01, 2015 04:40 AM

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

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Chris Webb

Nova Home Loans - Tucson, AZ

Tucson's Social Media Expert

I know a few agents who are certified and they give agents more specialized training. I know of a new one coming out which is going to be huge!!! I will share more information once the program is finalized.

Jul 01, 2015 04:28 AM

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Frank Rubi

Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA

FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Education is never wasted. Paying for the designations is another.

Jul 02, 2015 08:12 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

I have a GRI and e-Pro, cannot say either has provided much of a benefit.

Jul 01, 2015 10:12 PM

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Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Yes, the curious ones will ask. What is a CCIM? I am $6000 poorer.

What is a MBA? I am even poorer. I lost 2 year income going to school.

Jul 01, 2015 12:32 PM

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I thought the alphabet soup didn't matter but I've learned that to get good referrals from other resort and second home specialists you should have that designation. I just completed my SRPS and must admit I learned a lot in the classes. The majority of my business is second home and investment properties so it made sense to go for it.

Jul 01, 2015 11:05 AM

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I got the GRI and thought that was a waste - like being CRS but haven't gotten the other stuff.

Jul 01, 2015 11:02 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have all of those mentioned. The education was worthwhile but I have not found any benefit beyond that. The public really doesn't care.

Jul 01, 2015 10:40 AM

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Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I found the e-Pro designation course very good and I learned quite a bit. I know the course keeps evolving to take in the changes in social media and SEO practices. Overall I learned the most from the GRI.

Jul 01, 2015 09:10 AM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Public does not care. It is for you only. You pick up some new information and become a part of another network, and even might even get referrals.

Jul 01, 2015 08:55 AM

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Ed Macias

Real Estate Teammates - Miami, FL

Miami FL-REO Property Management Multifamily

It's good knowledge but the client caring? Don't think so.

Jul 01, 2015 06:17 AM

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I have them all and have enjoyed the knowlege to obtain them. As far as the public, they need to know only one designation: Broker.

Jul 01, 2015 06:05 AM

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Cindy Davis

SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I have E-Pro...not worth it if you are up-to-date with online marketing.

Jul 01, 2015 04:31 AM

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perception becomes reality in real estate.... the designations denote participation in education.... clients don't know what the letters represent....
Education is a good thing but when I see all those letters behind someones name I have to chuckle. I think they're pointless.
I know a few agents who are certified and they give agents more specialized training. I know of a new one coming out which is going to be huge!!! I will share more information once the program is finalized.
Education is never wasted. Paying for the designations is another.
I have a GRI and e-Pro, cannot say either has provided much of a benefit.
Yes, the curious ones will ask. What is a CCIM? I am $6000 poorer.

What is a MBA? I am even poorer. I lost 2 year income going to school.
I thought the alphabet soup didn't matter but I've learned that to get good referrals from other resort and second home specialists you should have that designation. I just completed my SRPS and must admit I learned a lot in the classes. The majority of my business is second home and investment properties so it made sense to go for it.
I got the GRI and thought that was a waste - like being CRS but haven't gotten the other stuff.
I have all of those mentioned. The education was worthwhile but I have not found any benefit beyond that. The public really doesn't care.
I found the e-Pro designation course very good and I learned quite a bit. I know the course keeps evolving to take in the changes in social media and SEO practices. Overall I learned the most from the GRI.
Public does not care. It is for you only. You pick up some new information and become a part of another network, and even might even get referrals.
I have them all and have enjoyed the knowlege to obtain them. As far as the public, they need to know only one designation: Broker.
I have E-Pro...not worth it if you are up-to-date with online marketing.