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Rainmaker
784,786
The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

A decision for an attny in your state.

Nov 28, 2018 12:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

It depends, but if a P.A., or LLC. Most legal experts will all agree that the public should be informed that the added veil of protection exists. Regarding licensure; in California, we are required to post or license numbe under our name. In Florida; we are not required to do so.

Aug 24, 2015 10:30 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think it is a matter of personal choice and of course what the broker's policy is. I tend to think a cluttered business card doesn't impress but distracts. I am taking some initials off my cards.

Aug 24, 2015 09:58 AM
Rainmaker
212,755
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

I would not list any, even the GRI I got I don't put on my marketing. I prefer to built my brand as opposed to be known for the most amount of letters.

Aug 24, 2015 09:52 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If you got em, use em. If you dont, you still got to work it.

Aug 24, 2015 09:22 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

Other than what's required by your state licensing board for real estate, it is entirely up to you!

Aug 24, 2015 09:07 AM
Ambassador
6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Designations are generally just about ego, seldom are they needed or desired by those reading the cards.

Aug 24, 2015 08:28 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Hawaii requires us to show our license designation but the rest are optional, not necessary. I think it's best to show whatever represents your strengths and appeals to your market. Too much alphabet after our names just confuses people.

Aug 24, 2015 05:44 AM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Not really. Most people don't know what they mean. no one has even asked me about them in 10 + years. I would consider using by best 2 or 3. The rest could be included on your website under the " about" tab.

Aug 24, 2015 11:46 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,343
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Our state law requires us to indicate we are licensed.  We can follow our name with REALTOR®, Real Estate Agent, or any other term which would state we are licensed.

Aug 24, 2015 10:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Reference to the applicable legislation, regulations, rules etc. should be made with respect to the specific designations in the relevant jurisdictions.  It may also be necessary to discuss with the appropriate granting, designating or regulatory authorities.

Aug 24, 2015 09:28 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

It is not necessary, but preferably. It is one of the reasons why we earn all of those designation, to show our clients that we make extra efforts to learn. Another question would be: do they care about all those abbreviations after our name?

:)

Aug 24, 2015 04:37 PM
Rainmaker
763,783
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

No

Aug 24, 2015 01:41 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Necessary?  No! Some of us take more education to keep up with the market.

Aug 24, 2015 12:57 PM
Rainmaker
699,277
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

None.  No one except another Realtor knows what they are and really, who cares?  Keep the alphabet soup in the can. 

Aug 24, 2015 10:33 AM