Trifecta

What Is the Trifecta?

The Trifecta is more than just letters after your name. It’s peace of mind. Real estate professionals with the Accredited Buyers Representative designation, Sellers Representative Specialist designation, and Real Estate Negotiation Expert certification have the knowledge and skill to take a transaction from start to finish—while saving customers time and money.

“Earning my ABR designation was key in becoming the Realtor I am today. My Seller Representative Specialist Designation was just as significant and gave me the skills needed to assist my clients through the listing and sales process. I believe communication is crucial in Real Estate. Continuing my pursuit for professionalism, my Real Estate Negotiation Expert certification gave me the extra edge to be sure I go above and beyond for my clients.”

Carla Shipman, SRS, ABR, RENE, SFR
Broker/Owner, Proper T Realty
MetroTex Member Since 2008

About The Classes

ABR- Accredited Buyers Representative

ABR shows that you provide the highest quality of service and unmatched degree of fidelity to buyers. You will also learn methods for building a buyer representation business and developing a self-customized tool for conducting a buyer counseling session. After you complete the MetroTex ABR course, you will automatically become a member of the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council (REBAC) for one year—free! You’ll have access to member benefits while you work towards completing your remaining ABR® requirements, which can be found at rebac.net/abr.

16 CE Hours | TREC #39438 | Provider Texas REALTORS #0001
Two days of education

MetroTex Members: $200
Non-Members: $250

To receive the ABR, you must also successfully complete 1 additional elective designation course.

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SRS- Seller Representative Specialist

SRS redefines and reinvents the way you represent sellers. It provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace. SRS helps you increase listings, demonstrate and communicate your value package to seller clients and understand and apply the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. The MetroTex SRS course is one of three simple requirements to attain your designation. Those requirements can be found at rebinstitute.com/srs.

16 CE Hours | TREC #32071 | Provider Texas REALTORS #0001
Two days of education

MetroTex Members: $200
Non-Members: $250

To receive the SRS, you must also successfully complete 1 additional elective designation course.

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RENE- Real Estate Negotiation Expert

Real estate professionals encounter all sorts of people, personalities, situations, behind the scenes issues and adverse and competing objectives of the parties. RENE certification shows that you have mastered the art of effectively advocating for your clients. Learn when and how to negotiate. Craft a strategy for any negotiation, and recognize patterns and tactics being utilized. This MetroTex RENE course is one of three simple requirements to be completed within two (2) years of enrolling. The certification requirements can be found at rebinstitute.com/rene.

16 CE Hours | TREC #32213 | Provider Texas REALTORS #0001
Two days of education

Member Price: $200
Non-Members: $250

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For ABR and SRS, choose from one of these elective designations:

AHWD - At Home With Diversity

A ground-breaking professional education initiative designed to provide America’s real estate professionals with training and tools to expand their business as well as home ownership opportunities for more Americans. The AHWD Certification relays to the public that those certified have been professionally trained in and are sensitive to a wide range of cultural issues inviting a wider volume of business from a greater variety of cultures. Participants will learn about the people who make up the local market, their values, customs, real estate needs, and expectations of real estate professionals. Specifically, the course helps participants develop skills in cross-cultural communication and strategic business planning.

Course #30122, 8CE, Provider: Texas REALTORS #0001

Member Price: $100
Non-Members: $150

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e-Pro Certification

The e-PRO® Certification program helps you master the advanced digital marketing techniques of today. With the e-PRO® certification, you’ll learn how to increase your ability to reach and engage customers, expand your capabilities, and build trust by safeguarding client information. Optimize your web-based presence, align with other online marketing activities, and connect with modern consumers to convert them into clients.

Course #35261, 16CE, Provider: Texas REALTORS #0001

Member Price: $200
Non-Members: $250

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GRI - Graduate REALTOR® Institute

Achieving the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation isn’t easy. With three areas of study – marketing, brokerage and contracts – and four days for each one of those sections, this is a serious investment. What you get is a true understanding of what it takes to be successful and a valuable set of comprehensive skills. About 5 percent of MetroTex members can put GRI after their names. Are you ready to join them?

For more information about the GRI, click here.

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MRP - Military Relocation Professional

The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification will equip you to work with current and former U.S. servicemembers and their families so that they can find the housing solutions that best suit their needs. Learn how to provide real estate services that meet the needs of this niche market, how to provide access to resources for affordable, suitable, and maintainable housing solutions, and how to win future referrals. You’ll also get the most current updates and changes pertaining to military housing guidelines.

Course #46525, 8CE, Provider: Texas REALTORS #0001