One of the many ways I have worked to set myself apart from other real estate licensees is through advancing my knowledge through education.
In the state of Texas, a real estate licensee only has to obtain 18 hours every 2-years to keep their license. And, most only real estate licensees accomplish only those state-mandated educational requirements; but not uncommon agents.
Education is important to us at uncommon realty. We understand that sharpening our skills and fine-tuning our laser focus is paramount for our success. My dedication to going above and beyond in my education directly benefits you, my clients.
Below represents a collection of the advanced education, certifications, and designations I have earned. As the list continues to grow of our educational advancements, they will be listed here. This list represents the recognized certifications and designations to which I have earned but by no means fully represents all of the time we dedicate to advanced educational pursuits.
Remember, we do all of this to provide you with the best possible real estate experience.
The Texas Buyer Specialists Certification (TBS) is a certification for Texas real estate professionals who want to take their client representation skills to the next level. This certification program is an intensive 2-day program focused on the buyer representation arena of real estate. Best of all, I wrote and also teach REALTORS® around the country this advanced certification course.
The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process. I also teach REALTORS® around the country this advanced certification course.
At Home With Diversity (AHWD) is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home With Diversity program has prepared over 20,000 REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today’s increasingly diverse pool of homebuyers.
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) is one of the most respected and relevant designations offered in real estate business management and is awarded to REALTORS® who have completed advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB Designees are better positioned to streamline operations, integrate new technology and apply new trends and business strategies. I have completed the course work and have held this designation in the past however I have personally chosen not to renew this designation.
This program provides high-level digital marketing theory, with practical suggestions for its consistent implementation. You will examine the modern consumer and discover how to capture and convert these prospects into clients. REALTORS® dive into an overall online marketing strategy that includes how to use content to engage consumers. I also teach REALTORS® around the country this advanced certification course.
REALTORS® with the GRI designation have in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process. Earning the designation is a way to stand out to prospective buyers and sellers as a professional with expertise in these areas. Less than 10% of Texas REALTORS® and less than 7% Nationwide have earned their Graduate, REALTOR® Institute designation.
NAR’s Military Relocation Professional certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.
REALTORS® who have earned the Pricing Strategy Advisor certification have shown to have a mastery of the knowledge and skills to select appropriate comparables and make accurate adjustments, guide sellers and buyers through the details of comparative market analyses and the underlying pricing principles that inform them, and interact effectively with appraisers. Pricing Strategy Advisors are equipped to guide clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values. I also teach REALTORS® around the country this advanced certification course.
This certification is for real estate professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation skills. The RENE certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients.
This certification has provided me the ability to become more proficient with REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE, to further perfect my abilities to provide an accurate comparative market analysis and enable my clients to benefit from this certification as well. Since my CMA’s are better, my clients have less of an opportunity of leaving money on the table and being able to achieve a greater selling price for their homes and to better understand pricing when I am representing them as home buyers. Both the students I teach and the clients that I represent equally receive incredible benefits from my hard work in earning this RPR Certification.
The SFR® certification teaches real estate professionals to work with distressed sellers and the finance, tax, and legal professionals who can help them, qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short sale package, negotiate with lenders, safeguard your commission, limit risk, and protect buyers. Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels, the National Association of REALTORS® Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification, or SFR®, gives you a framework for understanding how to: direct distressed sellers to finance, tax, and legal professionals, qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short-sale package, negotiate with lenders, tap into buyer demand, safeguard your commission, limit risk, and protect buyers.
The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria. I also teach REALTORS® around the country this advanced certification course.
The Texas Affordable Housing Specialist certification equips Texas REALTORS® with the knowledge to help increase sustainable homeownership across Texas. It aims to educate you about state programs available to assist buyers and to provide information to help at-risk homeowners manage their current situation. The more you know about affordable housing programs, the better you can assist your clients in making homeownership a reality. The better your understanding of processes surrounding short sales and foreclosures, the more guidance you can provide on either side of these transactions. Together, the certification will enable Texas REALTORS® to help clients find solutions that will meet their financial needs while best serving their long-term goals.
I am proud to be a Preferred REALTOR® with the Texas Veterans Land Board. Since the days of the Republic, Texas has always supported her Veterans in return for their military service. In the early days, it was in the form of land given by the state for military service in the Texas Revolution. In 1946, this tradition was formally recognized with the creation of the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) to administer benefits exclusively for Texas Veterans. Since then, more than 200,000 VLB loans have been funded for Texas Veterans. For over half a century, the VLB has been keeping the promise to serve Texas Veterans.
