The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is
designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly
with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.Presented
by REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)
Contact REBAC at
rebac@realtors.org or 800-648-6224.
The esteemed Accredited Land Consultants (ALCs) are the most
trusted, knowledgeable, experienced, and highest-producing experts in
all segments of land. Conferred by the REALTORS® Land Institute, the
designation requires successful completion of a rigorous LANDU
education program, a specific, high-volume and experience level, and
adherence to an honorable Code of Conduct
Presented by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)
Contact RLI at 800.441.5263 or
rli@realtors.org.
The Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation is
commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement,
earned through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours and
professional experiential requirements. CCIMs are active in 1,000 U.S.
markets and 31 other countries and comprise a 13,000-member network
that includes brokers, leasing professionals, asset managers,
appraisers, corporate real estate executives, investors, lenders, and
other allied professionals.
Presented by the CCIM Institute
Contact CCIM at 800-621-7027 or
www.CCIM.com.
Instantly align yourself with the best in international real estate
by earning the CIPS designation. The program includes five full days
of study focusing on the critical aspects of international real estate
transactions, and an influential network of 2,000 professionals who
turn to each other first when looking for referral partners.
Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
Contact Information Central at
CIPS@realtors.org or 1-800-874-6500 ext. 8369.
CPM designees are recognized as experts in real estate management.
Holding this designation demonstrates expertise and integrity to
employers, owners, and investors.
Presented by Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Contact IREM® at 800-837-0706, ext. 4650.
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) is one of the
most respected and relevant designations offered in real estate
business management and is awarded to REALTORS® who have completed
advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB Designees are
better positioned to streamline operations, integrate new technology
and apply new trends and business strategies. Join today and discover
a new approach to enhancing knowledge and leveraging opportunity.
Visit www.CRB.com or contact the CRB Council at
info@crb.com or 800-621-8738.
The CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to
residential sales agents, managers, and brokers. On average, CRS
designees earn nearly three times more in income, transactions, and
gross sales than non-designee REALTORS®.
Presented by Council of Residential Specialists
Contact CRS at
https://www.crs.com/about-us/contact-us or 800-462-8841.
The Counselors of Real Estate® is an international group of
recognized professionals who provide seasoned, expert, 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.
Presented by The Counselors of Real Estate
Contact CRE® at 312-329-8427 or
info@cre.org.
For general appraisers, this designation is awarded to those whose
education and experience exceed state appraisal certification
requirements and is supported by the National Association of
REALTORS®.
Presented by National Association of REALTORS®
Contact GAA program staff at 800-874-6500 ext. 8238 or email
appraisal@realtors.org.
Through NAR's Green Designation, the Green REsource Council
provides ongoing education, resources and tools so that real estate
practitioners can successfully seek out, understand, and market
properties with green features.
Presented by The Green REsource Council
Contact The Green REsource Council at
greendesignation@realtors.org or 800-498-9422.
REALTORS® with the GRI designation have in-depth training in legal
and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the
sales process. Earning the designation is a way to stand out to
prospective buyers and sellers as a professional with expertise in
these areas.
Presented by National Association of REALTORS®
Contact your State Association to get information on program
requirements, course schedules, location, and tuition. Contact NAR at
gri@realtors.org or (800)
874-6500 x 8264.
This designation is unique to the REALTOR® family designations,
emphasizing that in order to enhance your business, you must enhance
yourself. It focuses on negotiating strategies and tactics, networking
and referrals, business planning and systems, personal performance
management and leadership development.
Presented by Women's Council of REALTORS®
Contact the Women's Council of REALTORS® at 800-245-8512.
RCE is the only professional designation designed specifically for
REALTOR® association executives. RCE designees exemplify goal-oriented
AEs with drive, experience and commitment to professional growth.
Presented by National Association of REALTORS®
Contact Renee Holland at 312-329-8545 or
rholland@realtors.org.
For residential appraisers, this designation is awarded to those
whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification
requirements and is supported by the National Association of
REALTORS®.
Presented by National Association of REALTORS®
Contact RAA program staff at 312-329-8268 or email
appraisal@realtors.org.
The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the
premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate
professional standards and enhance personal performance. The
designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Council of
Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) who meet specific educational and
practical experience criteria.
Presented by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers
(CRB)
Contact SRS at customerservice@srscouncil.com or 800-621-8738, or
visit www.SRSCouncil.com.
The SIOR designation is held by only the most knowledgeable,
experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage
specialists. To earn it, designees must meet standards of experience,
production, education, ethics, and provide recommendations.
Presented by Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
Contact SIOR at 202-449-8200.
The SRES® Designation program educates REALTORS® on how to
profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of the fastest
growing market in real estate, clients age 50+. By earning the SRES®
designation, you gain access to valuable member benefits, useful
resources, and networking opportunities across the U.S. and Canada to
help you in your business.
Presented by SRES® Council
Contact SRES Council at
sres@realtors.org or 800-500-4564.
NAR Family Certifications
Learn to work effectively with – and within – today’s diverse real
estate market. The At Home With Diversity certification teaches you
how to conduct your business with sensitivity to all client profiles
and build a business plan to successfully serve them.
Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
For more information on this course and its business principles,
please contact at ahwd@realtors.org
or 800-874-6500 ext. 8393.
The BPOR certification provides REALTORS® with knowledge and skills
to perform accurate and professional broker price opinions (BPOs) and
comparative market analyses (CMAs), while reducing risk and increasing
opportunities.
Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
Contact at bpor@realtors.org
NAR's e-PRO® certification teaches you to use cutting-edge
technologies and digital initiatives to link up with today's savvy
real estate consumer.
Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
Contact e-PRO® at epro@realtors.org
or 877-397-3132.
NAR's Military Relocation Professional certification focuses on
educating real estate professionals about working with current and
former military service members to find housing solutions that best
suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and
support.
Presented by REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)
Contact at MRP@realtors.org
or 888-648-8321.
This certification is designed for REALTORS® who facilitate the
buying, selling, or management of properties for investment,
development, retirement, or second homes in a resort, recreational
and/or vacation destination are involved in this market niche.
Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
Contact us at resort@realtors.org
or 800-874-6500 ext. 8268.
The SFR® certification teaches real estate professionals to work
with distressed sellers and the finance, tax, and legal professionals
who can help them, qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short
sale package, negotiate with lenders, safeguard your commission, limit
risk, and protect buyers.
Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
Contact at sfr@realtors.org or
877-510-7855.