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Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Certification means the subject passed a minimal requirements standard managed by a recognized oversight body. "attesting the truth of some statement or event."

Designation means the subject passed a financial capability requirement (paid for it, and keeps on paying for it) In this application regarding REALTOR designations, it is implied that oversight is present through a recognized body (Local REALTOR board) but does not 'attest' to any level of proficiency.

 

May 07, 2015 07:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,263,077
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I am no longer sure. In my area, many realtors add esq, mba(stanford), phd or their mortgage and appraiser license # and a CPA #.   I know someone who addes Certified inspector, licensed structure engineer plus his broker license on their calling card. Many wear several hats.

May 07, 2015 12:26 PM
Rainmaker
3,074,389
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

Designations typically result in annual fees to keep them

Nov 10, 2017 04:32 AM
Rainer
16,793
Tina Comstock
La Rosa Realty - Jacksonville, FL

Nothing. It is not the certification nor the designation that ultimately makes the clients come back. It is the persona of the licensed real estate agent that he liked. However, one's ego would like to have both at the end of his name; but, designation might be more impactful. 

May 07, 2015 04:01 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,473
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not a whole lot.  I have NEVER been asked for my designations or certifications.

May 07, 2015 12:43 PM
Ambassador
2,185,509
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

A designation carries more weight.  

May 07, 2015 12:07 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,138
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Certification is usually a simpler set of standards to achieve and once you reach them you can use the certification in you advertising.

A designation has more education or levels of achievement with it. In NAR you have to continue to belong to the council associated with the designation to be able to use it in you advertising. If you drop out of the society or council you cannot use the designation any longer.

May 07, 2015 10:51 AM
Rainmaker
916,944
Tamra Lee Ulmer
Arizona Resource Realty - Payson, AZ
NRBA ~FORCE~ Over 1000 REO Assets SOLD!

Annette Lawrence has this down..the specifics..they are equally important.

May 07, 2015 07:44 AM
Rainmaker
820,967
Bob Force (REALTOR®)
Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill - Mount Airy, MD
The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate

Not sure other than maybe an onetime vs annual fee.

May 07, 2015 07:11 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

probably nothing! It's a piece of paper...

May 07, 2015 07:09 AM