I have earned a GRI designation which took lots of extra in class hours, but it was worth it!  I feel much more knowledgeable about all areas of the business.  And although I have only been in real estate for 2 years, I was Rookie of the Year with Coldwell Banker in Azle for 2006.  The local agency I am with now, Bransom Real Estate is a very interesting agency to be a part of.  They are a new business, but are definitely not new to the area.  We have a wonderful amount of business and have a good time too!!  There are only 5 agents and our broker/agent.  It is very much like my second family.