 Accredited Buyer's Agent
More than one million people in the United States are licensed to sell real estate. Of those licensees, fewer than 2 percent are Accredited Buyer Representatives. To attain this designation, a real estate practitioner must complete an extensive classroom training program on both buyer agency practices and procedures, pass a written examination and submit evidence of practical experience as a buyer's representative.  Accredited Buyer's Agent Manager
The ABRM (Accredited Buyer's Representative Manager) designation course was developed in partnership with the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) specifically for managers, brokers and owners who wish to better incorporate buyer representation into their companies' service offerings.  Certified Real Estate Brokerage Management
this designation is recognized industry wide as the symbol of excellence in brokerage management. The most successful brokerages are owned or managed by professionals holding the prestigious CRB designation. The CRB designation signifies a leader in the industry and the highest level of professional achievement and recognition in the specialized field of brokerage management. In other words, not just anyone can display the CRB designation after his or her name. It is reserved for only the most dedicated conscientious and highly skilled managers.  Certified Residential Sales Specialist
is for members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS© who want to move to an advanced level of experience, knowledge and earn the CRS Designation. The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education.  CSP - Certified New Home Sales Specialist
Sales associates who hold the CSP designation have mastered the selling process and the art of customer service. They have gained a broad understanding of the details and craftsmanship of home construction, how the home building business works, including the financial and legal.phpects of new homes sales as well as have learned the important differences between selling new and resale homes. Associates learn the advanced techniques and consumer psychology used by seasoned real estate experts, and gain a broad understanding of how the home building business works, including the financial and legal aspects of new home sales.  Graduate Realtor Institute
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding. GRIs are: - Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
- Professionally trained
- Knowledgeable
- Dedicated to bringing you quality service
A GRI can make a difference
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional. (Realtor©)  Realtor Alumni of Michigan
is given to Realtors that have completed numerous Real Estate Education and Sales courses. There are currently less than 40 RAM's in the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors. SODREP - Society of Distinguished Real Estate Professionals This designation is given by the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors to those agents who complete requirements for designations, years of service on local Committees for the GRAR, and productions standards.  E-Pro
As more and more consumers turn to the Internet to buy or sell homes, a new course, e-PRO, trains real estate professionals to use the latest Web tools. The Zuidema Team have all earned the e-PRO certification, and now effectivly use the Internet to work with clients. e-PRO is the official technology certification program of the National Association of REALTORS. Conducted by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade, the course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive Web site, and the use of on-line research tools. Graduates use the skills they've acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the real estate market. Technological expertise that agents gained through e-PRO saves their clients time and money. More Information | 
