Credentials

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is for members who wish to pursue a higher level of education and be even more prepared to help their clients navigate the often-complex waters. This 60-hours of advanced learning, which includes in-depth training on the real estate market, business skills, technology tools, professional standards, legal and regulatory issues and the sales process is a course of study that every real estate professional should know. 

Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification is for real estate professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation and client advocacy skills. During the 2-day course, I learned how to improve my negotiating skills, how to handle a wide range of personalities and situations, how to discover behind-the-scenes issues and how to deal with them. And, I learned how to sort out the competing objectives of the parties involved in the transaction.

Digital Marketing: Social Media (DMSM) certification is a 12-hour course for real estate professionals who want to develop expertise with social media resources and the sites that are an essential part of today's digital marketing mix for promoting the properties for their clients. 

Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is an 8-hours course that 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.

Real Estate Investing (REI) certification program is 14 hours of instruction for REALTORS® who want to master the ins and outs of working with investors and those who are establishing themselves as real estate investors. The instruction focused on learning to identify the types of residential investors and ways to meet their unique needs, the tools to calculate the return on investment, APOD, and perform income analysis and understanding the pros and cons of different investment opportunities. I learned practical insight into professional property management, cash flow, operating income, and more.

Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS® empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. The Commitment to Excellence Program is 10+hours of study and tasks designed to develop and enhance eleven competencies that indicate a REALTOR®’s commitment to ethics, advocacy, technology, data privacy, and outstanding customer service. 

Home Finance Resource (HFR) certification course teaches how to explain pieces of the loan origination process to clients and confidently answer questions about mortgage options. The skills learned have enhanced my ability to provide guidance on navigating applications and alternative financing options for all types of buyers.