Designations
When we started, it was a car, a pager, a pocketful of quarters and a handful of paper. No cell phone, internet presence. And, it seems now, fewer emerging major issues affecting the business.
In addition to the mandatory licencing updates, we are regularly on courses that don't involve golf clubs! In the process of this continuous learning, we find ourselves with an assortment of designations and accreditations.
And in addition to our real estate training and education, we bring practical post-secondary education credentials.
"Green Agents". A series of courses on home energy use, etc. has given us a certified knowledge of energy efficiency in the home, energy audits, government programs and more.
The
"Planner" symbol indicates completion of courses on the needs of seniors
and others looking at downsizing homes and/or finding housing with
increased levels of care and service
The
computer and the internet have dramatically reshaped the way real estate
is conducted. We are on top of it, from designing this website, to
blogs, e-newsletters, material design, electronic communicationss and
more.
Not
so much a "designation" as a "membership", The Gold Connection is a
formal network of like-minded agents. Like us, they tend to be
"sole proprietorships" more than large teams. Membership is
restricted to Royal LePage agents in the top 10% tier (President's
Gold). The network is coast to coast. Of course we
supplement with other personal contacts made over the years, meaning you
can come to us for help in finding a great agent, no matter what part of
the world your real estate needs may take you. For more on The
Gold Connection in particular, have a click
HERE
Gord has an MBA from Western, one of the world's top business schools. The education was put to use in the business world for years prior to joining Lee in Real Estate.
Lee's degree in Social Work has stood her in good stead, dealing with people in all walks of life managing the stress of changing homes and/or lifestyles. The degree got a good workout in the Social Work field in Lee's career prior to real estate.