Accredited Consultant in Real Estate (ACRE™)

With all the new business models being introduced into the real estate industry from Redfin to ZipRealty to Help-U-Sell and various forms of commission discounting, there is only one that makes absolute sense. It is ACRE™, the Accredited Consultant in Real Estate designation available to every real estate agent on the planet. The ACRE™ business model is a simple concept: price real estate services based on the activities performed. These can be fixed fees, hourly rates or equivalent commission rates. This model makes the cost of the transaction completely transparent; the consumer knows exactly what services are to be performed and how much they cost.

Now, real estate consulting is more than just a different way to charge for services. It is about an approach that gives the consumer the highest quality service and unbiased advice in every situation. Consumers buy consulting services to get the best advice without being SOLD anything. Simple as that.

The newest generation of consumers are growing up with the Internet and have unprecedented access to information, can do many things themselves and are savvy about what they pay for. These consumers are not cheap, looking for the best deals. They are searching for value and they want to know what they get for the price they pay!

The day is coming when the old way of doing business will no longer be viable. There is just too much competition! That's why exploring the possibilities of learning the consulting approach is a necessity. Even if practicing it is not for you, knowing your competition (those that do) will help you in your own business. We believe, of course, that once you learn these techniques, you WILL want to make them part of your business.

To learn more about the Accredited Consultant in Real Estate™, visit these websites:

The Consulting Times Consumer Edtion
The Consulting Times Professional Edition
The Consulting Times Testimonials

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