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Real Estate Professional Society

Obtaining a starter designation gives you the following important benefits: An immediate competitive advantage over other agents just starting out in the industry. REPS designations are the only nationally recognized designation a new licensee can attain immediately upon license activation. This allows you to gain a head start on self-promotion at an early stage of your career when you need it most. Instant identification as every Real Estate Professionals Society (REPS) member also receives a membership certificate and lapel pin. REPS is for new real estate agents, but for many experienced agents as well. One major goal of REPS is to assist licensees in becoming successful in "The Business of the Real Estate Business". How does REPS do that? By: keeping its members up to date on issues such as Income and Business Taxation, Record Keeping and Retirement Planning. emphasizing the use of Technology to increase efficiency and customer service. assisting in Financing, Planning and Budgeting emphasizing the importance of personal investing in real estate to create and build the member's wealth. generating ideas for Marketing and Business Building today and into the future. tapping into the Knowledge of Experts from across North America. recognizing that a Supportive Family is essential to business success. understanding that sound Ethical Conduct is a cornerstone of good business. Membership to the Real Estate Professionals Society gives you the following ongoing benefits: Real Estate Professionals Special Reports, our in-depth monthly look into important and typical issues related to making you a better professional. Monthly eNewsletter containing articles specifically designed to help you grow your career. Single source of Real Estate information regarding all of the designations you may wish to add to enhance your professional career. Single source for access to all real estate Society, Institutes and Associations. Obtaining the AREP Designation: Obtaining the AREP Designation requires membership in Real Estate Professionals Society (REPS) and completion of the REPS Career Management Course, which introduces licensees to the AREP business plan's "Seven Steps to Success". REPS Membership and attaining the AREP designation benefits include: An immediate competitive advantage. AREP is a nationally recognized designation available to new licensees. Designees can use the AREP Designation on their first set of business cards. REPS Career Management Course REPS Biz-News - an electronic quarterly newsletter devoted to business enhancing issues from around the country. REPS Biz-Mail - email hot topics and tips. Membership/Designation Certificate and pin. The Career Management Course covers: Personal and Time Management Self-Employment - Independent Contractor vs. Employee, Income & Business Tax Issues, Retirement Planning, Record Keeping Technology - Internet skills, email skills, website ideas Business Ethics - Making it like you're making it for yourself Financial Planning - Assessing Financial Condition, Budgeting, Getting to a Positive Bottom Line Marketing & Business Building - Prospecting, Listing Effectiveness, Buyer Representation, Image Building, Personal Promotion Equipment Issues & Ideas - Essentials vs. Non-essentials, Starting Smart The REPS Career Management course is a must for anyone entering the real estate business and is very beneficial for the experienced agent. Click on the Course Calendar for course dates, locations, fees, and enrollment form or click on Schedule Rhonda to BOOK A COURSE IN YOUR AREA TODAY! Want to hold a course at your company or association? Give us a call at 903-759-9406 or email us at rhonda@rhondahamilton.com

	Accredited Real Estate Professional (A-REP)
	The first designation all licensees should get. The course takes you through the first days of your new career and shows you how to get up and running quickly. The course is based on the book titled “Up and Running in 30 days” by Rita Santamaria, of a RealtyU School in Texas, namely Champions Real Estate School. Completion of this one-day course entitles real estate professionals to use the A-REP designation. Click on the Course Calendar for course dates, locations, fees, and enrollment form or email rhonda@rhondahamilton.com for more information.

	Career Management Professional (CM-REP)
	This is one of the very first courses a new licensee should take. It introduces new real estate agents to the “Seven Steps to Success.” This course is usually taken immediately after the A-REP course and helps agents to plan their career and decide what and how they should build a successful long-term business. Completion of this one-day course qualifies for the CM-REP designation. Click on the Course Calendar for course dates, locations, fees, and enrollment form or email rhonda@rhondahamilton.com for more information.

	Electronic Real Estate Professional (E-REP)
	Don’t let technology scare you – this basic course will provide you the nuts and bolts, dos and don’ts and the answers to all the technology hardware, software, networking, Internet, email and e-commerce questions you have. Completion of this one-day course qualifies for the E-REP designation. Click on the Course Calendar for course dates, locations, fees, and enrollment form or email rhonda@rhondahamilton.com for more information.

	Referral Real Estate Professional (R-REP)
	Every year thousands of real estate agents decide to leave the industry for a variety of reasons. However, many still wish to remain partially involved in the real estate industry and would like to utilize their real estate license and derive additional income, although not being actively involved in sales. This can be achieved by providing referrals to other licensed agents through a “Limited Referral Organization.” This one-day course will teach you how to make extra dollars even if you are no longer in the industry. Click on the Course Calendar for course dates, locations, fees, and enrollment form or email rhonda@rhondahamilton.com for more information.