These designations mean we are consistently learning and expanding our expertise in the industry. We are students of the business and voracious readers of industry related materials. Sheldon earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing, with an emphasis in Real Estate and Finance. Sheldon earned a Michigan Real Estate Broker License, which is a considerable achievement in itself. In order to earn the Broker status, certain substantial experience and educational requirements were studied, tested, and achieved.
In addition to the college degree and Broker achievements, Shedon went on to earn his GRI, ABR and SSCE designation.
GRI stands for "Graduate, Realtor Institute". GRI is a nationally recognized designation developed by the National Association of REALTORS. REALTORS who earn this designation complete a rigorous classroom training and have an ongoing goal to "provide professional service to the public". Training covers all aspects of the real estate business. "The GRI designation tells clients and colleagues that the holder has completed a comprehensive program and earned the mark of professional EXCELLENCE in the field". You may learn more about the GRI designation at www.realtor.org/gri.
After completing his GRI, Sheldon earned his ABR. ABR stands for Accredited Buyer Representative or Representation. Sheldon was awarded the ABR designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS. REBAC is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing on representing the real estate buyer. "Today's real estate brokers and agents want to provide a full menu of services for their clients, whether they are buyers or sellers. The ABR designation, the benchmark of excellence in real estate buyer representation, demonstrates to clients that the agent has taken steps to continue their education in the field of buyer representation, and has proven the experience and training to deliver ethical and professional service to real estate buyers." You may learn more about the ABR designation by opening the PDF document below.
Sheldon also achieved the experience and training to receive a CSSE designation. SSCP is short for "Short Sale Certified Professional". This designation was awarded by Sales Champions International. Sheldon has the knowledge and resources to expertly represent a buyer or seller involved in a short sale situation.
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