What is a CRB?

Real estate is full of anacronyms: MLS (Multiple Listing Service), CMA (Comparative Market Analysis), GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute), etc. ®, my education didn't stop as soon as I got my license. Since the real estate market is constantly changing, keeping up to date with the most current information is necessary. I currently hold the following certifications: GRI, CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist), TRC (Transnational Referral Certification), SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) and CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist). My most recent accomplishment, however, was receiving my CRB. But, what is a CRB? I'm so glad you asked!

The non-profit Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers has been in existence since 1969. It has become a symbol of excellence for real estate brokerages, much like what the Michelin star is for restaurants. They offer the CRB designation (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) only to a select group of people who have met specific requirements they have put in place. These include completing at least 75 real estate transactions (buying and/or selling residential and/or commercial properties) over the last five years, acquiring a GRI, CIPS, CCIM or CPM designation, taking CRS courses and must verify their current membership by submitting a letter from their local board. To understand what an accomplishment this is for a real estate agent, you must know that only 3% of all REALTORS® in the United States have received the CRB designation.

But what does this mean to you, the consumer? For starters, when you are working with someone who has earned the CRB designation, you can be assured that they are extremely knowledgeable in their field. They have earned one of the most well respected designations in the industry through hard work, professionalism, dedication and experience. They are also held to a strict code of ethics.

What is a CRB? They are someone who has been in the real estate game for a while, knows what they are doing and are considered the creme de la creme of real estate professionals. If you are interested in purchasing or selling your / home, please feel free to . I would be happy to put my knowledge and expertise to work for you!

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