Jim Mulligan REALTORŽ, Coldwell Banker Devonshire Realty

What do the designations mean?

REALTORŽ	The term REALTORŽ is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORSŽ and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics (which in many cases goes beyond state law). In most areas, it is the REALTORŽ who shares information on the homes they are marketing, through a Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Working with a REALTORŽ who belongs to an MLS will give you access to the greatest number of homes.

GRI	The Graduate REALTORŽ Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORSŽ with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients. Why Choose a REALTORŽ With a GRI designation? Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding. GRIs are: Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry Professionally trained Knowledgeable Dedicated to bringing you quality service A GRI can make a difference When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.