REALTOR® Family Designation Programs
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils that provide a wide-ranging menu of programs and services that assist members in increasing skills, productivity and knowledge. Designations acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by each Affiliated group upon completion of required courses. In addition, NAR offers two certification programs to its members.
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ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative With over 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 30,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience. REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council) Contact REBAC, 1-800-648-6224, or visit the REBAC Web site. |
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ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager Geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice, designees have taken and passed both the ABR® and ABRMSM course and provided documentation of past management experience. REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council) Contact REBAC, 1-800-648-6224 or visit the REBAC Web site. |
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ALC, Accredited Land Consultant ALC's are the recognized experts in land brokerage transactions of five specialized types: (1) farms and ranches; (2) undeveloped tracts of land; (3) transitional and development land; (4) subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and (5) site selection and assemblage of land parcels. Acquire valuable skills through educational offerings leading to the ALC designation. REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) For information on the ALC designation call 1-800-441-5263, visit the RLI Web site or e-mail RLI. |
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CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member® CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes more than 7,500 designees and an equal number of candidates principally in North America, but also in Asia and Europe. CCIMs are backed by a respected education program, as well as superior technology products and business resources. CCIM Institute Call 1-800-621-7027, visit the CCIM Web site. |
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CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist The CIPS network is comprised of 1,500 real estate professionals from 50 countries who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the "international" market. Whether traveling abroad to put deals together, assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS designees are consumers' best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Call NAR Customer Service at 800/874-6500, e-mail NAR International or visit the CIPS Education Web site. |
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CPM, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER® Acquire valuable real estate management skills through educational offerings leading to the CPM® designation. CPM® members have the competitive edge in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial. Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Contact Customer Service at 1-800-837-0706, Ext. 4650 or visit the IREM Web site. |
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CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is recognized industry-wide as the measure of success in brokerage and real estate business management. The designation is awarded by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers to REALTORS® who have completed the Council's advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB designees consistently increase their level of industry knowledge, advance their earning and career potential, increase their firm's profitability and benefit from active involvement in our network of real estate professionals. The new CRB Designation Program now provides credit for management experience, higher education and previously earned NAR designations. Additional credits can be earned through the Council's management education programs delivered live or by Self Study on CD-ROM. Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers For more information, contact CRB, call 800.621.8738 or visit the CRB Web site. |
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CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist® Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS® Designation and joining the organization that has served top-producing residential sales agents since 1977. The more than 35,000 CRS® Designees benefit from nationwide referral opportunities, a professional image that attracts customers, and sales and marketing support. The CRS® Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling, and meet rigorous production requirements. Council of Residential Specialists Contact Customer Services at 1-800-462-8841, visit the CRS Web site. |
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CRE, Counselor of Real Estate The Counselor of Real Estate – or CRE – is a member of The Counselors of Real Estate, an international group of recognized professionals who provide seasoned, objective advice on real property and land-related matters. Only 1,100 practitioners throughout the world carry the CRE designation. Membership is by invitation only. Counselors of Real Estate Call 1-312-329-8427 or visit the CRE Web site. |
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GAA, General Accredited Appraiser Certified general appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the GAA designation. The GAA designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Call 1-800-874-6500 ext. 8393 or visit the NAR Appraisal page . |
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GRI Graduate REALTOR Institute Why Choose a REALTOR® With a GRI designation? Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated. New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding. GRIs are:
When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional. |
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PMN, Performance Management Network The Performance Management Network (PMN) is a new REALTOR® designation that's built from the ground up to bring you the real-world skills, the know-how and the tools that will keep your business out front and on top of a lighting-fast market. This designation is unique to the REALTOR® family designations, focusing on the idea that in order to enhance your business, you must enhance yourself. The curriculum is driven by the following topics: negotiating strategies and tactics, networking and referrals, business planning & systems, personal performance management and cultural differences in buying and selling. Women's Council of REALTORS® Contact the WCR Education Department, 1-800-245-8512 or visit the WCR Web site. |
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RCE, REALTOR® association Certified Executive Association executives interested in demonstrating commitment to the field of REALTOR® association management should pursue the RCE designation. AEs are recognized for their specialized industry knowledge and their association achievements and experience. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Contact Renee Holland, 1-312-329-8545. More information can be found at the Association Executives Homepage. |
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Residential Accredited Appraiser Certified residential appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the RAA designation. The RAA designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Call 1-800-874-6500, ext. 8393, or visit the NAR Appraisal page. |
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SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage. SIOR's network includes more than 2,800 members in 480 cities in 20 countries on six continents. The Society's mandatory recertification requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field. Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Contact Membership at 202-449-8200 or visit the SIOR Web site. |
Certification Programs
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At Home with Diversity Certification A ground-breaking professional educational initiative designed to provide America's real estate professionals with training and tools to expand their business as well as homeownership opportunities for more Americans. AHWD certification relays to the public that those certified have been professionally trained in and are sensitive to a wide range of cultural issues, thus inviting a wider volume of business from a greater variety of cultures. For more information on this course and its business principles, please visit the At Home With Diversity sub-site or contact Diversity, 202/383-1201. |
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REALTOR e-PRO® REALTOR e-PRO® is a revolutionary training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is the first major trade group to offer certification for online professionalism. REALTOR® e-PRO is not just about technology - it's about how you can leverage your most powerful asset, your people-skills, into doing more business on the Internet. REALTOR e-PRO® gives you: - Exhaustive Internet Training - Unique Competitive Advantage - Professional Distinction - CE credit is now available in several states For more information on the REALTOR e-PRO certification, visit the REALTOR e-PRO® Web site. |