REALTOR Designations

Designations and Certifications

NAR and its affiliates provide a wide-range of programs and services to help you increase your skills, proficiency, and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledging your experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded upon completion of all required courses.

In addition, there are continuing education and professional development course designed to help you grow your skill set in all facets of real estate.

 

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NAR Family Designations

Designations are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Designations offer extensive benefits that are continually improved upon and expanded. For this reason, maintaining a designation requires annual dues and continued membership in NAR.

 

 

Accredited Buyer's Representative / ABR®

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.

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Accredited Land Consultant / ALC

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.

 

Certified Commercial Investment Member / CCIM

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.

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CCIM Institute: Calculating Value for Investement and Rental Properties

CCIM Institute: Developing Your Commercial Real Estate Business

CCIM Institute: Engage or Refer: Should I Hire a CCIM?

CCIM Institute: Essential HP 10BII Financial Calculator Skills for CRE

CCIM Institute: Leasing Commercial Real Estate

CCIM Institute: Splitting Profits in Commercial Real Estate

CCIM Institute: The Role of Demographics and Market Data in Commercial Real Estate

CCIM Institute: Using Excel as Your Financial Calculator

 

Certified International Property Specialist / CIPS

Instantly align yourself with the best in international real estate by earning the CIPS designation. The designation requires completion of five full-day courses focusing on the critical aspects of international real estate transactions. CIPS designees are connected to an influential network of over 3,500 professionals who turn to each other first when looking for referral partners.

Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
Contact Member Support at CIPS@realtors.org or 1-800-874-6500 ext. 8369.

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CIPS Package #1: Core Courses

CIPS Package #2: Elective Courses

CIPS Package #3: CIPS Institute

 

 

CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER® / CPM®

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.

 

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager / CRB

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.

Visit REBInstitute.com  or contact the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) at info@REBInstitute.com or 800-621-8738

 

 

Certified Residential Specialist / CRS

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 Residential Real Estate Council
Contact RRC at https://www.crs.com/about-us/contact-us  or 800-462-8841.

 

Counselor of Real Estate® / CRE®

The Counselors of Real Estate® is an organization of commercial property experts worldwide who provide seasoned, objective advice on real property and land-related matters. Only 1,100 professionals from all disciplines of real estate, academia and government hold the CRE credential. Membership is selective and extended by invitation, although commercial real estate practitioners with 10 years of proven experience may apply.

Presented by The Counselors of Real Estate®
Contact CRE® at 312-329-8427 or info@cre.org .

 

General Accredited Appraiser / GAA

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. 8268 or email appraisal@realtors.org.

 

NAR's Green Designation / GREEN

Through NAR's Green Designation, the Green REsource Council provides ongoing education, resources and tools to help real estate practitioners find, understand, and market properties with green features.

Presented by The Green REsource Council
Contact The Green REsource Council at greendesignation@realtors.org (link sends e-mail) or 800-498-9422.

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Graduate, REALTOR® Institute / GRI

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.

 

Performance Management Network / PMN

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.

 

REALTOR® Association Certified Executive / RCE

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.

 

Residential Accredited Appraiser / RAA

For residential appraisers, this designation is awarded to those whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported.

Presented by National Association of REALTORS®
Contact RAA program staff at 312-329-8268 or email appraisal@realtors.org.

 

Seller Representative Specialist / SRS

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 professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential for seller advocacy. SRS designees represent a global community of REALTORS® who use their advanced training and expertise to go above and beyond their client’s expectations.

Visit www.REBInstitute.com  or contact the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) at info@rebinstitute.com or 800-621-8738.

 

Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® / SIOR

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.

 

Seniors Real Estate Specialist® / SRES®

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.

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