Real Estate Designations

ABR® education provides REALTORS® with what they need to stay competitive in today's market. Member benefits such as marketing tools, a referral network and other resources, help to promote their business. Courses for the designation are available both in person and online.

Presented by REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)
Contact REBAC at [email protected], 800/648-6224, or visit www.rebac.net.

The REALTORS® Land Institute confers its prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation to only the best land professionals in the business. To qualify for the ALC designation, a land specialist must complete the organization's rigorous LANDU education program and demonstrate a proven track record in experience and success.

The REALTORS® Land Institute is the leading membership organization for land specialists involved in brokerage, sales, consulting, appraisal, development, site selection, marketing, and management of a large range of land property, such as agricultural land; ranches; recreational land; hunting property; timberland; underdeveloped tracts of land; and special purpose properties.

Presented by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)
Contact RLI at [email protected], 800/441-5263, or visit www.RLILand.com.

CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes more than 9,000 designees and 5,000 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.

Presented by the CCIM Institute
Contact CCIM at 800/621-7027, or visit www.ccim.com.

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.

Presented by Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Contact IREM^® Customer Relations at 800/837-0706, ext. 4650, or visit www.irem.org.

The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB^sm) is one of the most respected and relevant designations offered in real estate business management. The CRB^sm designation is awarded to REALTORS^® who have completed advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB^sm 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. CRB Courses are offered in a classroom setting or online in the Council’s e-Learning Center.

Presented by Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers
For more information, e-mail [email protected], call 800/621-8738, or visit www.CRB.com.

The Council of Residential Specialists has over a thirty-year legacy of giving residential real estate professionals the tools they need to be successful in any market. CRS delivers the education, resources and connections agents need to achieve their goals. Beyond the referral network, the high-caliber online and classroom courses and the benefits of membership, earning the CRS Designation is really about learning proven methods for making more money. Find out how you can get on the proven path to success today.

Presented by Council of Residential Specialists
Contact Customer Service by e-mail at CRS Help, call 800/462-8841, or visit www.crs.com.

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.

Presented by The Counselors of Real Estate
Contact CRE® at 312/329-8427, or visit www.cre.org.

Certified general appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the GAA^sm designation. The GAA^sm designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Call 800/874-6500 ext. 8268, e-mail [email protected] or visit Appraisal Designation Programs.

The National Association of REALTORS® created NAR’s Green Designation to provide ongoing education, resources and tools so that real estate practitioners can successfully seek out, understand, and market properties with green features.  The course curriculum requires completion of a 12hr Core Course and a 6hr Elective Course in either residential, commercial, or property management.  All courses are available in live lecture and online formats.  NAR's Green Designation gives designees the tools to become a community leader and resource in sustainable issues.

Presented by The Green REsource Council
Established by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Green REsource Council serves real estate professionals by providing comprehensive training and access to cutting-edge resources and tools as well as promoting green excellence, leadership, and consumer awareness within and across multiple real estate disciplines. Practitioners who complete the 3-day program are awarded NAR's Green Designation, the only green training program recognized by NAR. For information on NAR's Green Designation, e-mail [email protected], call 800/498-9422, or visit www.GreenREsourceCouncil.org.

Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice will want to participate in the REALTOR® Institute program and earn the GRI^sm designation.

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Contact your State REALTOR® Association for course dates and locations.
NAR maintains a clearinghouse of information for individuals interested in the GRI^sm program. For more information call 800/874-6500 ext. 8215.

The Performance Management Network (PMN^sm) is a 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 and systems, personal performance management and cultural differences in buying and selling.

Presented by Women's Council of REALTORS®
Contact the WCR at Education Department, 800/245-8512, or visit the WCR Web site.

Association executives interested in demonstrating commitment to the field of REALTOR® association management should pursue the RCE^sm designation. AEs are recognized for their specialized industry knowledge and their association achievements and experience.

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Contact Renee Holland, 312/329-8545. More information can be found at the Association Executives Homepage.

Certified residential appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the RAA^sm designation. The RAA^sm designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Call 800/874-6500, ext. 8268, e-mail [email protected] or visit the Appraisal Designation Programs Web site.

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
Call 800/500-4564, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.seniorsrealestate.com.

A ground-breaking professional education initiative designed to provide America's real estate professionals with training and tools to expand their business as well as home ownership 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 inviting a wider volume of business from a greater variety of cultures.

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
For more information on this course and its business principles, please contact Diversity, 800/874-6500 ext. 8393, or visit At Home With Diversity.

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. 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.
e-PRO® gives you:

• Exhaustive Internet Training
• Unique Competitive Advantage
• Professional Distinction
• CE credit is now available in several states

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
For more information on the e-PRO® certification, call 800/874-6500 ext. 8543 or visit www.eProNAR.com.

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.

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
For more information, visit the Real Estate Professional Assistant Web site.

RSPS certification is offered by NAR Resort for resort and second-home professionals around the world. REALTORS® specializing in resort and second-home markets and interested in demonstrating their knowledge and expertise should pursue the RSPS certification. The RSPS core certification requirement includes the NAR Resort & Second-Home Market Course. RSPS applicants will also choose from twenty three different elective choices including courses from the NAR Education Matrix and the NAR Resort Symposium held every 18 months.

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
For more information, call NAR Resort 312/329-8393 or visit the NAR Resort Web site.

For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new "traditional" real estate transaction. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today's market — they are critical. And while short sales and foreclosures are not for the faint of heart, agents with the proper tools and training can use these specialty areas to build their business for the long term. REALTORS® with the SFR certification can be a trusted resource for short sales and foreclosures. Your ability to close short sales and foreclosures depends in part on your confidence in seeing these transactions through. Begin building your confidence today with SFR!

Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
For more information e-mail [email protected], call 877/510-7855, or visit www.realtorSFR.org.

Individuals certified with the SIOR® designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage. SIOR's network includes more than 3,000 members in 580 cities in 20 countries. SIOR® represents today's most knowledgeable, experienced and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.

Presented by Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
Contact Membership at 202/449-8200 or visit www.sior.com.

The goal of this certification offered by the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA) is to prepare real estate professionals to make and receive compensated referrals using the Transnational Referral system developed by the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA). Students will learn how to integrate international referrals, resulting in increased income, into their business plans. When you are involved in an international referral, as a referring or receiving agent, the Transnational Referral Certification demonstrates to other real estate professionals that you are well versed in the procedures of the Transnational Referral system, have pledged to follow a code of conduct in business dealings, and expect that compensation, paid in a timely manner, will be an integral part of the transaction.

Presented by International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA)
For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.worldproperties.com.