I DID IT!!!

I took advantage of the real estate market

slow down to gain more knowledge and better serve my clients.  I recently completed my GRI certification.  The Arizona Association of Realtors deems GRI graduates as the most prepared and knowledgeable realtors in today’s marketplace.  After taking 10 2-day classes, I thoroughly agree.  When you attend classes to initially become a realtor, you are studying to pass the exams.  When you attend these types of classes, you are expanding your knowledge base.

I had several amazing instructors who are themselves realtors and/or brokers.  Their experience in the industry lent itself to very interesting classes and quite informative.  I was impressed with the detail in which these classes are presented and how thorough the classes are.  There were a couple of classes that targeted marketing strategies and how to grow your business.  Great program.

It wasn’t too long ago that I thought realtors were like used car salespeople.  I still think there are some out there that shouldn’t be in the business.  However, after going through months of classes, I’ve come to respect what we do.  We have a tremendous amount of responsibility with regard to the real estate transaction.  Especially in Arizona where lawyers are not required to write the contract, we are.  This in and of itself means that we really need to be on top of our game, so to speak.  We are at tremendous risk and should at all times take our job seriously.  Statistically speaking, buyers are more likely to file suit against their agents than sellers.  So, especially if you’re a buyer agent, make sure you’re doing everything according to the rules and documenting each and every conversation and saving every email.

I’ve been fortunate in that my buyers have been terrific people.  I love what I do and I think it shows!