Designations - Dennis & Lana McLaughlin - Naples And Bonita Springs Real Estate

What do those letters and acronyms mean at the end of your real estate agent’s name?

Like other professionals, real estate agents have the ability to specialize in certain areas of the business by earning advanced designations and special certifications. Those acronyms signify that they have achieved a specific designation through extensive training and education and by demonstrating their experience through documented performance. In simple terms, designations enable agents to increase their skills, proficiency, and knowledge in various real estate sectors. They can also provide agents with access to members-only marketing tools and resources which can be an added benefit to their clients.

These professional Designations are endorsements made most often by the NAR, or National Association of Realtors, an organization that adheres to a strict code of ethics and encourages growth in real estate knowledge for its members. Real Estate professionals who are members of NAR are REALTORS®.

When you see initials like these behind a REALTORS® name, it means that this person is a committed professional, not content just to take the courses needed to get and maintain a real estate license, but determined to improve their professional skills and the quality of service they provide to their clients and customers. Time, effort, travel, and expense have been invested to attend courses, take and pass exams and achieve specified levels of performance and professional achievement in order to earn each designation and certification. This translates into a professional with advanced knowledge and expertise to assist you in protecting your biggest asset and negotiate on behalf of your best interests!

In order to keep current with real estate industry issues, evolving technology, changing legalities and markets, increase our expertise, and build our skills and knowledge base, we feel compelled and committed to ongoing real estate education. We believe this allow us to provide the highest quality assistance to home buyers and sellers of real estate in Southwest Florida, including Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, FL.

Currently, we have earned the following designations and certifications, allowing us to provide you with additional expertise and an outstanding level of personal service in each of these areas:

Accredited Buyer's Representative

The ABR® designation is only awarded to licensed real estate professional who complete specialized training that gives them the edge in understanding a buyer's perspective and protecting and promoting their buyer's interests. Befor earning the ABR® designation, buyer's reps must also demonstrate proven experience in representing buyers. Further, they are committed to maintaining their professional edge by staying current on the latest issues and trends in buyer representation.

In addition to knowing the dynamics of the local market, REALTORS with the ABR designation understand the special needs of buyers. They have additional knowledge and experience that takes them a step beyond an agent who only concentrates on listing property for sellers. An ABR can provide you with valued assistance throughout the transaction and help you make informed decisions that will lead to a successful home purchase.

When represented by an ABR you be served, not sold. Your interests become their interests. You'll be guided and counseled, not pushed. If you work with an ABR, you can feel confident that you'll receive the highest level of buyer-representation services.

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Certified International Property Specialist

The CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) designation is the only international designation recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Only REALTORS® who have completed the coursework and demonstrated considerable experience in international real estate business can call themselves a CIPS designee, and use the name and logo. Designees are well-informed and prepared to work with international clients, so you can be sure they will provide a smooth and seamless experience, and with reduced risk, for foreign buyers. They have access to a wide network of professionals to assist you with inbound or outbound transactions around the globe.

International transactions are significantly different and more complex than domestic deals. From currency issues and financing to visa and tax laws, working with a REALTOR® who knows how to handle these differences can make or break the purchase or sale of your home. Whether assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS members are consumers’ best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

The CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) designation, awarded by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, recognizes residential real estate professionals who have demonstrated their experience and proficiencies in working with the affluent customer. The Institute only awards the recognition to professionals who have taken specialized training and have provided verified and notarized documentation of performance reflecting sales in the top 10% of their given market. The Institute does not recognize any transactions less than $500,000 as luxury regardless of market performance or fluctuations.

Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury markets around the world, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that the agents who have earned it have the knowledge, experience, competence, and confidence they require.

Why Work With a CLHMS

Certified New Home Specialist

The CNHS (Certified New Home Specialist) certification is recognized as the #1 real estate certification representing professionalism in working with New Home Buyers and Residential Home Builders. The CNHS designation is earned through the completion of the industry’s most comprehensive residential construction training and new home sales course, offered by Dennis Walsh & Associates, Inc. In order to receive the CNHS designation, Realtors must first earn the Residential Construction Certified (RCC) designation.

Realtors who earn the CNHS designation join a group dedicated to providing the highest level of professionalism and service to New Home Buyers and Builders. They gain increased knowledge in understanding today's buyers and the builder's perspective.The training covered architectural design and planning, blueprint reading, topography, building site design, evaluating quality construction, materials, methods, construction terminology and scheduling. It als includes successful buyer/builder relations, all aspects of customer service and the use of various organizational tools and systems, providing them with the expertise, strategies and tools to more professionally assist anyone interested in a brand new or existing home.

In addition, the training covers broker services most important to builders, important elements of new home contracts, construction financing options and considerations, architectural design, and new home marketing strategies to better assist Builders with the marketing of their homes and communities.

Certified Residential Specialist