I pride myself in education so I may help my clients to the best of my ability.  Graduated from Real Estate Institute acquired the GRI designation, also ABR = Accredited Buyer Representative, CRS = Certified Residential Specialist your have to of closed 150 transactions and complete over 90 hours of class room to acquire this designation.  Make sure to check out the designations of a Realtor before you hire one.  It is your choice.