People Who Put "M.Ed" or "MBA" As A Title

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Waco

I'm not saying those who tack the letters on demand anything. I'm saying it's not just "going to school longer".

Those who tack letters onto their name are not doing so except for the way they believe they will be perceived by others.

And a Ph.D pretty much IS going to school longer. The whole point of going to school longer is to learn more specific details in a particular field.

BS: Learn the basics in a rounded education, complete the requirements, get a degree.
MS: Learn additional information in a particular field, complete the requirements (often involving a thesis on a particular topic), get a degree.
Ph.D: Learn even more specifics, complete the requirements (including a thesis/dissertation), get a degree.

[Millenium Vette]

Originally Posted by TxAg

pretensions

There, TxAg said the magic word.

There is a big difference between reality and pretensions. Those that can further their credibility (and pocketbook) by adding a few letters after their name are being savvy, all the others are just pretentious.

[Fasglas]

Originally Posted by TxAg

Got a flyer from a Realtor.
Now I'm sure all those acronyms mean something to him.

To me, the average joe home buyer they just scream "pretensions, over priced d-bag"

Just for the hell of it, here's what all those letters actually mean. Seems most can be had online.
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How to get your ABR®? | REBAC
rebac.net/abr/how
To receive the Administrative ABR®, a member must meet all of the following criteria: Membership in good standing with REBAC. Successful completion of the two-day Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation Course, including an 80 percent passing grade on the exam.
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To earn the ALHS designation each member must:

> Complete an approved Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Course.
> Represent a buyer or seller, in at least two transactions, where the purchase price is at least two times the average sales price in the market. The transactions must take place within 24 months of taking the course or anytime prior to taking the course.
> Be in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS® and the Luxury Home Council.
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The CRS Designation signals to consumers and other real-estate ... you will secure your place in the top 3% of real estate agents in the country.
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The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional.
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Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) Designation - Advanced Negotiation Classes. Online registration by Cvent.
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The Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification is for REALTORS® who want to hone the skills that will allow them to help buyers and sellers of distressed properties
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The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is for REALTORS® who want to be able to meet the special needs of maturing Americans.
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TRLS Texas Residential Leasing Specialist.

[boracayjohnny]

Originally Posted by Fasglas

Just for the hell of it, here's what all those letters actually mean. Seems most can be had online.
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How to get your ABR®? | REBAC
rebac.net/abr/how
To receive the Administrative ABR®, a member must meet all of the following criteria: Membership in good standing with REBAC. Successful completion of the two-day Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation Course, including an 80 percent passing grade on the exam.
----------------------------------
To earn the ALHS designation each member must:

> Complete an approved Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Course.
> Represent a buyer or seller, in at least two transactions, where the purchase price is at least two times the average sales price in the market. The transactions must take place within 24 months of taking the course or anytime prior to taking the course.
> Be in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS® and the Luxury Home Council.
----------------------------------
The CRS Designation signals to consumers and other real-estate ... you will secure your place in the top 3% of real estate agents in the country.
----------------------------------
The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional.
----------------------------------
Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) Designation - Advanced Negotiation Classes. Online registration by Cvent.
----------------------------------
The Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification is for REALTORS® who want to hone the skills that will allow them to help buyers and sellers of distressed properties
------------------------------------
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is for REALTORS® who want to be able to meet the special needs of maturing Americans.
----------------------------------
TRLS Texas Residential Leasing Specialist.

Larger bolded =

Imo, with those near meaningless titles and snooker ability extraordinaire, he's a fine, upstanding member at Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe.

Ones he forgot to add:

PDLT

CW&CG

SSFBWHWU



Passed Drivers License Test
Can Walk & Chew Gum
Self Starter For Breathing When He Wakes Up

[DAB]

i know how to design and build a kitchen. and a table. and a bed.

[Fasglas]

Originally Posted by TxAg

Funny I thought CRS stood for something else.

Me too, but I can't remember.

[MrPeabody]

Originally Posted by Fasglas

Just for the hell of it, here's what all those letters actually mean. Seems most can be had online.
----------------------------------
How to get your ABR®? | REBAC
rebac.net/abr/how
To receive the Administrative ABR®, a member must meet all of the following criteria: Membership in good standing with REBAC. Successful completion of the two-day Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation Course, including an 80 percent passing grade on the exam.
----------------------------------
To earn the ALHS designation each member must:

> Complete an approved Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Course.
> Represent a buyer or seller, in at least two transactions, where the purchase price is at least two times the average sales price in the market. The transactions must take place within 24 months of taking the course or anytime prior to taking the course.
> Be in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS® and the Luxury Home Council.
----------------------------------
The CRS Designation signals to consumers and other real-estate ... you will secure your place in the top 3% of real estate agents in the country.
----------------------------------
The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional.
----------------------------------
Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) Designation - Advanced Negotiation Classes. Online registration by Cvent.
----------------------------------
The Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification is for REALTORS® who want to hone the skills that will allow them to help buyers and sellers of distressed properties
------------------------------------
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is for REALTORS® who want to be able to meet the special needs of maturing Americans.
----------------------------------
TRLS Texas Residential Leasing Specialist.

If I had all those letters after my name on my business card like that realtor, I would slip in LMFAO and STFU just to see if anyone noticed.

[Datawiz]

Datawiz, CMLE, ACE, DRGAFWOT

[DAB]

Originally Posted by datawiz

Datawiz, CMLE, ACE, DRGAFWOT

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ACE - Association of Computer experts

DRGAFWOT - Do I Really Give a Fart about Wide Open Throttle

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[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by DAB

CMLE- certified mid life expert

ACE - Association of Computer experts

DRGAFWOT - Do I Really Give a Fart about Wide Open Throttle

am i close on any?

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AutoCross Expert
Don't Really Give a Fuck What Others Think

[Dave]

Originally Posted by TxAg

Sure from a very high level that's true.

But, depending on the school and coursework required, it can be vastly more difficult.

The issue comes in from where did said person get their MS or Ph.D. That will be telling, IMHO.

Does "where from" matter? Should they put that behind their name as well? They're doing it so that I know that they have a degree at that level. If I don't care that they have the degree, I really don't care where it's from.

Frankly, I'd rather know that someone has practical skills than a degree.

[Fasglas]

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[BuckyThreadkiller]

Unless you're a registered real estate agent there's just not a lot of reasons to have letters after your name.

[OddBall]

The only letters after my name are "AKA"