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NAR Family Designations
Accredited Buyer's Representative® (ABR®)
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)
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Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
The esteemed Accredited Land Consultants (ALC) are the most 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 adherence to an honorable Code of Conduct.
Presented by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)
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Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
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
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Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
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®
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Certified Property Manager® (CPM)®
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 the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
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Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
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. Join today and discover a new approach to enhancing knowledge and leveraging opportunity.
Presented by REBI was formerly the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB).
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Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
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 the Council of Residential Specialists
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Counselor of Real Estate™ (CRE™)
Counselors of Real Estate™ (CRE™)
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
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General Accredited Appraiser (GAA)
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 the National Association of REALTORS®
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NAR's Green Designation / GREEN
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
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Graduate, REALTOR® Institute / GRI
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®
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Performance Management Network (PMN)
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®
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Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA)
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 by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
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Seniors Real Estate Specialist® / SRES®
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.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
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Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
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 practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.
Presented by REBI was formerly the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB).
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Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)
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 the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
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