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Professional Designations and Certifications

 

REALTORŪ Family Designation Programs

The National Association of REALTORSŪ 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.

   
   

ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative

With over 39,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 28,500 ABRŪ designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.

Contact:  Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC)

 

   
 

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 ABRŪ and ABRMSM course and provided documentation of past management experience.

Contact:  Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC)

 

   
 

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.

Contact:  REALTORSŪ Land Institute (RLI)

 

   
 

CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment MemberŪ

CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and in-vestment analysis. The CCIM business network includes over 6,500 designees and 5,300 candidates principally in North America.

Contact:  CCIM Institute

 

   
 

CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist

Many REALTORS Ū work with buyers and sellers from different countries or cultures. CIPS designees have demonstrated their international experience and participate in international programs offered by NAR.

Contact:  CIPS Network

 

   
 

CPM, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGERŪ

Acquire valuable real estate management skills through educational offerings leading to the CPMŪ designation. CPMŪ members have the competitive edge in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial.

Contact:  Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

 

   
 

CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager

The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is recognized industry-wide as the symbol of excellence in brokerage management. The most successful brokerages are owned or managed by professionals having the prestigious CRB designation. The CRB designation signifies a leader in the industry and the highest level of professional achievement and recognition in the specialized field of brokerage management. NOW is the time to enroll as a Candidate in the CRB Management Certification Program and begin the process of earning your Degree of Excellence, the CRB designation.

Contact:  Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers

 

   
 

CRS, Certified Residential SpecialistŪ

Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS Designation and joining the organization that has served the country's top-producing agents since 1977. 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 REALTORSŪ who complete advanced training in listing and selling.

Contact:  Council of Residential Specialists

 

   
 

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 1,000 practitioners throughout the world carry the CRE designation. Membership is by invitation only.

Contact:  Counselors of Real Estate

 

   
 

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 REALTORSŪ.

Contact:  National Association of REALTORSŪ

 

   
 

GRI, Graduate, REALTOR Institute

Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice will want to participate in the REALTORŪ Institute program and earn the GRI designation.  GRI is one of the most widely recognized designations available to real estate professionals nationwide. Only those REALTORSŪ who complete GRI courses 1, 2, and 3 may use the designation.

Contact:  Texas Association of REALTORSŪ

 

   
 

LTG, Leadership Training Graduate

Career Leaders Aren't Born, They're Designated. The LTG designation focuses on career improvement and individual goal attainment. The designation provides recognition to professionals who excel in career leadership through the dynamic combination of education and experience.

Contact:  Women's Council of REALTORSŪ

 

   
 

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 REALTORSŪ.

Contact:  National Association of REALTORSŪ

 

   
 

SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORSŪ

Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage, representing more than 800 offices in over 350 cities worldwide. The Society's mandatory recertification requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field.

Contact:  Society of Industrial and Office REALTORSŪ

 

 

NAR Certification Programs

 
   

At Home with Diversity

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.

Contact:  For more information, visit http://nar.realtor.com/community/diversity.

 

 
 

e-PRO

The e-PRO Certification Course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available -- comprehensive and interactive.  It is sponsored by the National Association of REALTORSŪ and is specifically designed to help real estate professionals thrive in the competitive world of online real estate.   In addition, the e-PRO Certification Course is geared to ensure continued success in online real estate after the course has been completed and certification earned by online participation in the e-PRO community and the e-PRO referral network.

Contact:  For more information, visit http://www.epronar.com/.

 

 

 

Other Real Estate Designations

The designations below are some of those offered by organizations not affiliated with the National Association of REALTORSŪ.  Per its bylaws, NAR does not recognize or endorse any third-party designation programs regardless of their level of quality.  Questions about these designations should be directed to the provider.

AFM Accredited Farm Manager
AMO Accredited Management Organization
ARA Accredited Rural Appraiser
ARM Accredited Resident Manager
ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser
CBR Certified Buyer Representative
CMCA Certified Manager of Community Associations
CREA Certified Real Estate Appraiser
CRP Certified Relocation Professional
EBA Exclusive Buyers Agent
IFA Independent Fee Appraiser
IFAC Independent Fee Appraiser - Consultant
IFAS Independent Fee Appraiser - Senior
MAI Member of the Appraisal Institute
MFLA Master Farm and Land Appraiser
MRA Master Residential Appraiser
MSA Master Senior Appraiser
RECS Real Estate Cyberspace Specialist
RM Residential Member
RPA Real Property Administrator
SRA Senior Residential Appraiser
SREA Senior Real Estate Analyst
SRES Senior Real Estate Specialist
SRPA Senior Real Property Appraiser