Designations and Certifications are specialized credentials for REALTORS® to demonstrate their expertise for a specific niche. Both can build your knowledge base and set you apart from your colleagues. 

First Wednesday Affiliate Q & A
Decoding REALTOR® Designations & Certifications
Date: Wednesday, July 1st
Time:  8:30am - 9:00am Login / 9:00am -10:30am Presentation, Q & A (submit your questions when you register)
Location:  Remote via ZOOM
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIufu-rrzsvG9BOl_X-LCOjeymS_b9l5MIH 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Save the link where you can access on July 1st.

Our panelists will broaden your horizons with an overview of possible NAR credentials. They will cover:

• Designations vs. Certifications
• Available Designations & Certifications
• How they can increase your income
• How credentials can build your referral network

Event Panelists

Julie Turner, Realty One of NM
Licensed since 1997, Julie is a former GAAR President, GAAR Salesperson of the Year, and NAR Director. She holds the following distinctions; Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative, E-Pro Certification, GREEN Designation, and Graduate REALTOR® Institute Certification.

Cathy Colvin, Vista Encantada Realtors
A highly active member, Cathy is a former GAAR President, GAAR REALTOR® of the Year and GAAR Salesperson of the Year. In addition, Cathy served as RANM President and was awarded RANM REALTOR® of the Year. She serves on many Local, State and National Boards for the REALTOR® community. Cathy is a Certified Residential Specialist, CIPS, SRES and participates in many leadership classes including: Effective Legislative Advocacy, Media Relations at NAR, Professionalism and Relationship Building.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Antoinette Baca, Farmers Insurance

Brian Mucher, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Craig Sadberry, A-Pro Home Inspections

Emilee New, Kirtland Federal Credit Union

Eunice Duran, MFA

Istvan Zsako, Zsako Home Inspections

Jeff Gorum, Southwest Home Inspections

Kathy Steen, Pop-a-Lock

Lisa Vigil, loanDepot

Lloyd Swartz, My Auction Addiction

Martha Maldanado, Old Republic Home Warranty

Mindy Abramson, Distinguishing Style

Monica Lopez, Americas Preferred Home Warranty

Pete Stagl, Servant 360

Rob Hill, VanDyk Mortgage

Silvia Contreras, Home Warranty of America

Steve Cecco, Hancock Mortgage

Wayne Byrd, Legal Shield

Yvette Klinkmann, Bell Bank