As in all professions, training is one of the strongest foundations in building a solid basis for conducting business. During my 22 years in law enforcement, I had to be certified every year in several areas of knowledge. This need, this desire - to continuously improve my skills has carried over into my real estate career and into what it means to be and remain a professional. For you to want to choose me as your real estate professional, I think you need to know what I have done and am doing to improve my skills and knowledge for your benefit.
Pre-license class completed with a score of 94% - three month course required to be allowed to test for the National and State license as a real estate agent. 150 question exam.
National and State Exam for license passed with a 94.5% - Combined score of National and State exam consisting of a total of 150 questions.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES:
April 2007 - Georgia Assoctiation of REALTORS® Contracts Course - Every year there are changes made to the contract forms used by members of the National Association of REALTORS®. 2007 was no exception. However, this year the most dramatic changes ever made were made to the purchase and sale agreement. I took this class to learn the details of each change and prepare myself to correctly prepare a contract that will provide for the most efficient and ethical transaction I can conduct for you.
May 2007 - Your Real Estate Career: A Blueprint for Success - completed with a score of 96% - This course is a hard-hitting A to Z look at the specific skills required in residential real estate, and how they can be tailored to fit the needs of individual licensees. The program covers a wide range of topics from qualifying the buyer and showing the property, to prospecting for buyers and sellers, and contract presentation and negotiation.
June 2007 - Older Homes: Rehab or Rethink - This class covered the features found in older homes, solutions for outdated electrical service and adding air conditioning to older homes.
July 2007 - Graduate REALTOR® Institue - I have just returned from attending Phase One of the GRI - this is a very intense training conducted in three - one week sessions. GRI stands for Graduate, REALTOR® Institute which is a 90 hour prestigious, nationally recognized designation course. An exciting education program that provides practical real estate training for the new or seasoned practitioner which leads to the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. The GRI designation is a mark of distinction that earns a REALTOR® member respect and confidence from their peers and the general public. Graduates are recognized nationwide for competence and expertise. It was an excellent week of networking and learning amazing new things happening in the real estate market as well as creative ways to own property.
Did you know you can use your retirement account to buy and sell property? That's just one thing I learned about at GRI - call me and we talk about helping you do the same!
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
The following are classes I have taken, which I do not receive Continuing Education Credits for, however I take them to keep me proficient in several areas and working better for my customers and clients.
