The Top 100.
The team agents have other licensed agents working for them in specific functions, such as buyer brokerage. These teams of real estate professionals provide you greater resources while able to assist a greater number of buyers and sellers.
The individual agent is typically a specialist in representing buyers or sellers. A one-on-one relationship can be developed. The agent traditionally specializes in a smaller area than the team.
It is important to decide whether or not you prefer to work with a team agent or individual agent. Some people prefer the individual attention they receive from an individual agent while others enjoy the ease of access to a team that can handle any concern at a moment's notice. It is a personal preference, but knowing which you prefer will make your transaction smoother.
What is a REALTOR®?
Why use a REALTOR®?
REALTORS® also have access to important local and neighborhood information. Because they are specialists in the areas you want to live, they know about schools, zoning laws, and other important information. That's less research you have to do.
Another very important aspect of the work REALTORS® do is the negotiating and paperwork. Many of the tasks associated with buying a house can be handled more thoroughly and efficiently by a professional. AgentBanc.com's Top 100 REALTORS® are also the best negotiators in the business because they have so much experience. That experience comes from closing more than six times as many transactions as the average agent. Let their experience work for you when it comes time to decide how to proceed with negotiating the price and all the contractual details of a real estate transaction.
Having a top professional in helping you make the biggest financial investment of your life is a very good idea. Get representation and get the best. You can begin your search for a Top 100 REALTOR® now.
In pricing your home, they can help you avoid the pitfalls of over pricing. Studies have shown that homes that were originally over priced stay on the market longer and eventually sell for less than what they could have. The first few weeks immediately after it has been listed are the most critical for a home on the market. Having the right price from the start is what makes your home sell.
REALTORS®, and especially the REALTORS® on our website, have a strong commitment to helping you get your home sold. They provide personal service and will actively demonstrate their resolve. There is nobody that will represent you in the sale of your home better than the agents in our database.
Why use only the Top 1/4 of the Top 1%?
How are REALTORS® different?
Choosing your REALTOR®.
Explaining agent designations.
ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) — Agents who have been trained in buyer representation and can negotiate on the buyer's behalf.
ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) — If you're selling land, farm or ranch properties, chances are, you'll want to use an ALC.
CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) — This is the highest designation awarded to commercial specialists. While it is probably not important to people buying and selling residential property, some residential agents do carry the designation.
CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist)
CPM (Certified Property Manager) — If you own rental properties and need someone to help with the management, look for this designation.
CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) — Awarded after a series of courses that develop skills in brokerage management.
CRE (Counselor in Real Estate)
CRP (Certified Relocation Professional) — If you're moving to a new area a CRP can help you get valuable information and assist in the transition process for moving into your new home.
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) — The CRS course requires extensive education, training, and a specific level of sales production. The main purpose of this designation is to promote professional competence in real estate sales. On average only about 5% of the licensed agents nationwide have this designation.
GAA (General Accredited Appraiser)
GRI (Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute) — This course teaches an agent the basics of planning, organizing, and promoting the real estate agent's business.
LTG (Leadership Training Graduate) — This designations recognizes members of the Women's Council of REALTORS® who have demonstrated leadership excellence through training and experience levels. The Women's Council of REALTORS® allows both women and men members.
RRS (Registered Relocation Specialist) — A designation used in Canada. It is the equivalent of the CRP here in the U.S. (see above)
SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®)
Because time is money, wouldn't you agree it's a good idea to use the BEST professionals in the business to help you with you next real estate transaction?
The best agents don't cost more, they just provide better service.
The list of REALTORS® contained in this website are separated as team agents and individual agents. We only include the top 100 team agents and the top 100 individual agents in the Metro Atlanta area. Total sales volume for 1999 as reported by the Metro Atlanta Boards of REALTORS® determines the Top 100. Only the most organized and customer-service oriented agents will have the skill and expertise to manage the millions of dollars in sales that these agents represent. In all, the agents in our database closed over $1 Billion in real estate transactions for the 1999 calendar year.
The term REALTOR® can only be used by licensed real estate agents who have agreed to practice in the profession under a strict 17 article Code of Ethics. They have joined a Board of REALTORS®, an international trade association, and have a commitment to integrity in all transactions.
Buying and selling real estate is the largest financial transaction people make in their lives. REALTORS® provide valuable assistance throughout the process of either buying or selling.
If you're thinking about buying a home soon, the first step is to get pre-qualified for a loan. The next step is to find a REALTOR®. As a multiple listing member, REALTORS® have access to 40,000 homes for sale in the Metro Atlanta - more than nearly all the internet sites combined. Knowing current laws and your obligation as a buyer, a REALTOR® can guide you through the process. An AgentBanc.com Top 100 REALTOR® can help you have a more positive home buying experience.
AgentBanc.com REALTORS® should be the first place to go when you're ready to sell your home. And since you're reading this, you're already in the right place. REALTORS® can help with pricing, marketing, negotiating the sale, and closing the transaction. They know the market place better than anyone. They work in it day in and day out. Before doing any research they already know what homes are selling for in your neighborhood. And because they have experience selling, they know how to best advertise your home on the market to sell it quickly. In fact, homes listed by AgentBanc.com REALTORS® sell in an average of 42 days as compared to 67 days for the overall market.
Did you know that there are more than 10,000 REALTORS® in Metro Atlanta. Almost half of them are Multi-Million Dollar producers, and they are good at what they do. But, using the #1 REALTOR® in Atlanta who sold $35 million in real estate last year costs no more than a multi-million dollar producer who sold $2 million. And now there is information that can help you find the best of the best. The real question is why wouldn't you use the best? Plus, now you get paid.
The real estate industry has become more and more specialized and so have REALTORS®. Now you'll find agents who work in teams. Within those teams you can find buyers agents, listing agents, closing specialists, marketing specialists, and more. REALTORS® could specialize in selling certain types of properties or only work in certain neighborhoods. Some REALTORS® will only sell new homes, while others work with resale and new homes. That doesn't include REALTORS® that work with commercial property. With more than 10,000 REALTORS® selling residential properties in Metro Atlanta, choosing one should not be an arbitrary task. And since you're here, much of the work has been done for you. We've helped set apart the best REALTORS® in Atlanta into a searchable database based on specific criteria you'll want in your next REALTOR®. To begin your match with a perfect REALTOR®, click here.
Many times people will take the advice of friends or family when choosing their REALTOR®. In most cases, that's a pretty safe decision. But as we have explained about the different types of REALTORS® and the different specialties held by REALTORS®, that agent may not be the best match. People and needs are different for each case, and so are REALTORS®. In a transaction as important as buying or selling a home, you'll want the kind of personalized service your right match can give you. Our Search Engine is a great place to start. Who knows REALTORS® better than a REALTOR®?
As professionals, real estate agents can receive designations for specialized training and for recognition of their sales success. In most cases these designations are not automatic for completion of a real estate class. And many of the classes associated with these designations are considered post-graduate studies that can be taken over the course of months or years. We've compiled a list of some of the designations below. On our search engine you will see these designations in the advanced search options. The definitions below will help you understand the designations to help you decide which are important to you in your search for a REALTOR®. Pay special attention to CRS, GRI, CRP, and LTG. These designations show a strong commitment to the real estate industry and the real estate profession.
