Designation and Certification Programs

What do the letters after a REALTOR®’s name mean? They proudly show the designations a REALTOR® has earned to further their professional development. To earn a designation, a REALTOR® has taken coursework and demonstrated specific skills, performance and knowledge in a particular area of the real estate industry.

To serve our consumers of today, REALTORS® need to be strong generalists and specialists. Designations are one way practitioners develop specialized skills that help the industry thrive. Designations also help practitioners demonstrate to their clients their commitment to professional development. The National Association of REALTORS® and its institutes, societies and councils offer the highest quality real estate education in the world.

All of our REALTORS® at Metro Brokers Littleton Town Centre are Colorado Real Estate Brokers and are dedicated to their profession and clients. Many continue to raise the bar through earning designations enabling them to excel and service their clients in their real estate pursuits. It is with pride we recognize the following designations and those REALTOR® Brokers for their commitment to our clients and the real estate profession.

• Accredited Buyers’ Representative (ABR)

• Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)

• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

• Master of Real Estate (MRE)

What is a Buyer Representative?

A real estate buyer's representative represents the buyer who is purchasing property in a real estate transaction. Research by the National Association of REALTORS has shown that when a buyer's representative is used, the prospective buyer found a home one week faster and examined three more properties than consumers who did not use a buyer's representative.

The buyer's representative works for, and owes fiduciary responsibilities to, the real estate buyer and has buyer's best interests in mind throughout the entire real estate process. A buyer's representative will:

• Evaluate the specific needs and wants of the buyer and locate properties that fit those specifications.

• Assist the buyer in determining the amount that they can afford (pre-qualify), and show properties in that price range and locale.

• Assist in viewing properties -- accompany the buyer on the showings, or preview the properties on behalf of the buyer to insure that the identified specifications are met.

• Research the selected properties to identify any problems or issues to help the buyer make an informed decision prior to making an offer to purchase the property.

• Advise the buyer on structuring an appropriate offer to purchase the selected property.

• Present the offer to the seller's agent and the seller on the buyer's behalf.

• Negotiate on behalf of the buyer to help obtain the identified property -- keeping the buyer's best interests in mind.

• Assist in securing appropriate financing for the selected property.

• Provide a list of potential qualified vendors (e.g. movers, attorneys, carpenters, etc.) if these services are needed.

• Most importantly, fully-represent the buyer throughout the real estate transaction.