I only have one cert - IVAA's Certified Real Estate Support Specialist or CRESS. I decided to get it *after* being hired by a real estate agent. <grin> It was a super easy study guide and a 20 minute test. I can't say that I learned very much, but back in 2002-2003, it did seem to lend a bit more credibility to my services.

I'm always full of healthy skepticism when I see sites that offer certification of any sort. Why are they selling to VAs if they're so successful??? I could make up some "cock-a-may-mee" certification and sell it to VAs, but who am I? Why would my certification hold any water?

Bah - for most VAs who are pulling themselves up by the boot straps, you don't need a certificate. Now, if you buy a web course on something specific like listing coordination, website design, Photoshop - something that will increase your knowledge - then yes, go for it!

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Cheryl Allin - VirtuAllin Administrative Services
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