I'm very excited to be part of an exciting new initiative that is going to create a profound change in how consumers select a Realtor to represent them. This new initiative is called The Top Five in Real Estate.
The Top Five in Real Estate is a membership group that requires all members to meet five requirements known as CREED. The five elements of CREED are:
1. Community commitment. You must be someone who is dedicated to helping make your community a better place to live or someone who is actively involved in helping others.
2. Results: You must be in the top 10 percent of agents either nationally (approximately $100,000 in gross commission income) or the top 10 percent within your Board of Realtors.
3. Education: Has completed more than just the minimums by obtaining NAR designations, completing a program like our Real Estate Dough Experienced Agent Training Program, or other educational programs designed to raise the bar in terms of the agent's professionalism.
4. Experience: Either three years in the business or 70 closed deals.
5. Digitally enabled (i.e. tech savvy) so that you are able to serve your clients regardless of their level of technological sophistication.
What's especially powerful about this network is the quality of the agents and the coaches who are already involved. Members will receive 24 webinars from the top speakers and coaches who are part of this network. These people are the best of the best. There are a host of other benefits as well.
The most important benefit, however, is that Top 5 is going to reach out to consumers. Let's face it, most consumers don't know what CRS, GRI, or CIPPs are. If you are a member of "Top Five in Real Estate," it's pretty clear that you are head and shoulders above the other agents.
While most agent rating sites have little, if any traction, being a Top Five member will become a simple way to market yourself to both buyers and sellers as someone who subscribes to CREED and has a proven track record of success.
To see if you qualify for Top Five, visit this site and fill out the survey. You will receive an immediate answer.
Here's to seeing you at the top of your game and on top with Top Five!
Posted by Bernice Ross, CEO,RealEstateCoach.com