Buyers and sellers in today's complex land real estate market need professionals who provide up-to-date knowledge, a variety of real estate services, and ethical real estate practices. In short, they're looking for real estate professionals who hold the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation. ALC's are a part of the largest trade organization in the world and of the premiere land real estate organization, the REALTORS® Land Institute, which has been serving the nation's land real estate professionals and their clients for over 50 years.

Clients who want to purchase, sell or exchange land, know they need to rely on a leader in land brokerage when making the most valuable decision of all - who will be their land broker?

The Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation is important to REALTORS® Land Institute members and to their clients for many reasons.

First, the designation is awarded by the Board of Directors to members who have completed a comprehensive program of education and service to the Institute. Only ALC's may use the accredited logo in their brokerage correspondence and marketing pieces.

Second, ALC's constitute a network of recognized specialists throughout the United States. ALC's serve the public in its need for land related real estate services. ALC's ensure that clients will find the best possible parcel for farming, development, recreation and a myriad of other specialized uses. The ALC network is a valuable resource for buyers and sellers.

As land professionals, ALC's know current market values. They work diligently to secure the best sale or purchase price for their clients. Also, ALC's assist buyers and sellers in such areas as finance, leasing and land management. To be safe, secure and satisfied, buyers and sellers are encouraged to work with an accredited real estate professional - one of REALTORS® Land Institute's Accredited Land Consultants.

Accredited Land Consultants are the recognized Land REALTOR® experts. It's time to stand up and be recognized.

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Knowledge Requirements: ALC candidates who wish to apply for the designation must successfully complete 120 credits of RLI-approved courses, including these three required courses: Land 101, Land Investment Analysis, and Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges. The three required courses comprise 60 credits or one half of all required coursework. RLI Land University courses of at least two days length count as 20 credits toward the ALC Knowledge Requirement. All other courses will be reviewed and granted credit based on their applicability to land specialists.

Experience Requirements: ALC candidates must document their involvement in either:

• $5,000,000 in land transactions (sale, purchase or lease) or

• a minimum of 25 separate land transactions, of which no more than 80% involve residential lot sales.

• In order to qualify, transactions must have been completed within the preceding 5 years of the ALC application date: for example, transactions since September 2001 qualify for a application made in September 2006.

ALC Application: ALC candidates must submit an ALC Application and the processing fee ($350), accompanied by documentation verifying the completion of all designation requirements.

ALC Designation: The ALC designation is awarded by the RLI Board of Directors to candidates who have successfully completed all knowledge and experience requirements. Once awarded, ALC designees must maintain membership in good standing with both RLI and the National Association of REALTORS® (either as a REALTOR® or Institute Affiliate member) to continue using the ALC designation.

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Sylvia Shelnutt, DREI, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN, ABR, ABRM, CBR, CSP, C-CREC, e-PRO, SRES
Sylvia Shelnutt has been a Real Estate Professional for more than 20 years. A top producer in both residential and commercial real estate, her brokerage activities include her own companies as well as an award-winning new construction company. She has her own training and seminar business and has been the training director of a major regional franchise. She is a Past President of the Georgia Real Estate Educators Association, was named their 2000 Educator of the Year and is active in the local, state and national REALTORS® associations. She brings experience, excitement, enthusiasm and commitment to her classroom.

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