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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:
- Nationally recognized as top performers in the real
estate industry
- Professionally trained
- Knowledgeable
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
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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.
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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.
REPAsm, Real Estate Professional Assistantsm
REPA is a
comprehensive two-day certificate course that provides an
intensive introduction to the real estate business and to
the specific ways support staff can become valuable assets
to their employers. Every administrative employee in the
brokerage office, from listing secretary to the personal
assistant, will benefit tremendously from this quick-start
program. |
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