

1,677,946
The public just wants results not ABC's after my name.
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Cliff Johnson
Stone Mountain, GA
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Chris and Dick Dovorany
Naples, FL
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
5,585,039
perception becomes reality in real estate.... the designations denote participation in education.... clients don't know what the letters represent....
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
8,241,867
Take the classes but do not pay for the designations.
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Frank Rubi
Metairie, LA
699,327
Education is a good thing but when I see all those letters behind someones name I have to chuckle. I think they're pointless.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
66,249
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.
982,293
5,181,486
I have a GRI and e-Pro, cannot say either has provided much of a benefit.
1,269,719
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.
634,582
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.
2,448,781
I got the GRI and thought that was a waste - like being CRS but haven't gotten the other stuff.
3,988,144
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.
2,234,865
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.
1,658,008
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.
150,769
3,973,116
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.
443,320
I have E-Pro...not worth it if you are up-to-date with online marketing.