DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:  What all those letters mean.

Licenses are usually issued by a government entity to authorize individuals the right to practice
an occupation.

A Title bestowed by an organization in recognition of
a level of achievement, usually within a specific profession.

An accreditation issued by academic bodies to individuals who have completed training in required areas of instruction.

Accredited Buyer’s Representative® (ABR)
The mission of the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) is to provide training and support that helps buyer’s representatives be successful in their business—and to educate consumers about the benefits of buyer representation and the ABR® designation, in order to improve their homebuying experience.

Graduate Realtor Institute® (GRI)
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.

ERA Gold Star Property Certified
Designed to meet the fundamental challenge of standing out from the competition and showcasing your full service capabilities. This program provides a systematic approach with an action plan that will allow you to sell your listings faster and for more money. A home needs to be aggressively prepared and marketed to appeal to the greatest pool of potential buyers possible.

ERA Relocation Specialist® (ERS)
This certification equips ERA Real Estate Professionals with the experience and knowledge required to serve transferees, their families, employers and third-party relocation companies.

ERA Sellers Security® Plan Certified
Five-Point Marketing Plan and guaranteed sale program. The slogan, “We Will Sell Your House, Or ERA Will Buy It!”®, is a proven lead generating tool and provides a distinctive and unique brand identity for ERA®. Most importantly, the SSP delivers a valuable consumer service for those Sellers with time requirements that need an assured sale.

Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA)
Trained in the Bluegrass Area knowledge to increase regional tourism by inspiring front-line hospitality employees and volunteers to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience.

Council of Residential Specialists (CRS)
The Council of Residential Specialists is the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The association was created to recruit and retain those REALTORS® and international real estate professionals seeking the knowledge, tools and relationship-building opportunities and referral opportunities they need to maximize their professionalism in residential real estate and provide superior educational opportunities that enhance professional competency. Designation in progress.

Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR)
Designed for real estate professionals, the National Association of REALTORS® Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification is the framework for directing distressed sellers to finance, tax, and legal professionals plus negotiate with lenders, limit risk and help protect buyers.