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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
REBACWeb site. |
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AHWD - At Home with Diversity Certification
A ground-breaking professional education initiative designed to provide America's real estate professionals with training
and tools to expand their businessas 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
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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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 1-800-874-6500, 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 CRBWeb 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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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.
Certified Residential Specialist®
Contact Customer Services at 1-800-462-8841, visit the
CRSWeb site. |
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ePRO® - ePro Internet Professionals
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
For more information on the e-PRO® certification, visit the REALTOR
e-PRO® 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
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 designation.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Contact your State REALTOR® Association for course dates and locations or go to the listing of State REALTOR® Associations available here.
NAR maintains a clearinghouse of information for individuals interested in the GRI program. For more information, visit the new GRI Web site. |
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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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RAA - 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®
Contact Renee Holland, 1-312-329-8545. More information can be found at the
Association Executives Homepage. |
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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 Homepage. |
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REPA - 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.
For more information, visit the Real Estate Professional Assistant Web site |
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RSPS - Resort & Second-Home Markets Certification
The RSPS is a new certification offered by NAR Resort for resort & second-home REALTORS 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 requirements include the NAR Resort & Second-Home Market Course and the RLI Tax-Deferred (1031) Exchange Course. RSPS applicants will also choose from nine different elective choices including courses from the NAR Education Matrix and the NAR Resort Symposium held every 18 months.
For more information, NAR Resort 312-329-8393, or visit the NAR Resort Web site. |
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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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SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist
The SRES® Designation program trains REALTORS® to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of clients age 50+. Includes first year membership in SRES Council and its umbrella of services.
SRES Council
Call 1800-500-4564 or visit the SRES website site. |
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TRC - Transnational Referral Certification
The goal of this certification offered by the National Association of REALTORS® is to prepare real estate professionals to make and receive compensated referrals using the Transnational Referral system developed NAR and 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.
For more information, visit NAR International: Transnational Referral Certification |
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AHS - Accredited Home-Staging Specialist
Accredited Home Stagers Prepare Homes to Sell Faster for More Money!
Professional Home Staging is the fastest growing new career opportunity in Real Estate! Recommended by top Real Estate Agents and as seen on television, Home Staging is professionally preparing homes for sale, so that they appeal to the most amount of buyers and generate the highest price in the least amount of time on market. In today's market conditions, Staging sells homes.
(http://www.StagingSpecialist.com)
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ALHS - Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
Inclusion into the Luxury Home Council requires all members to meet or exceed minimum standards of achievement demonstrating their expertise in the Luxury Home segment of the real estate industry. To display the ALHS designation each member must:
Complete the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Course.
Represent a buyer or seller, in at least two transactions, where the purchase price is at least two times the average sales price in the market. The transactions must take place within 24 months of taking the course or anytime prior to taking the course.
Be in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS® and the Luxury Home Council.
(http://www.luxuryhomecouncil.com/)
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ASP - Accredited Staging Specialist
Accredited ASP Stagers and ASP Real Estate Agents are true Professionals trained under strict guidelines using proven Staging techniques developed for over 30 years. When you bring your home on the market and prepare your house for sale always hire an ASP because they are the true leaders in the Home Staging and Real Estate Industries. (http://www.stagedhomes.com) |
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ASR - Accredited Seller Representative
ASR® Seller Agents are trained and committed to deliver to today's seller true "value added services." This has a major impact on the quality of representation to you, the seller, as well as potential possibilities to the financial bottom line. Remember, whenever possible, ASR® Seller Agents are committed to providing exclusive representation to you, which simply means placing your interests above that of others in the real estate transaction.Committed to adhering to a stringent standard of ethics, ASR® Seller Agents are to demonstrate complete honesty in pricing as well as thorough research and preparation in completing and presenting the property market analysis. A further and most important commitment of ASR® Seller Agents is to demonstrate ethical conduct and integrity in every aspect of their real estate career.
(http://www.selleragency.com/sellers-agents.htm) |
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CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
The Institute offers the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation for member agents who complete our specialized CLHMS training and have documented performance in the top 10% of their markets.
CLHMS members who demonstrate skill in the million-dollar-plus market can receive added recognition as members of The Million Dollar Guild.(http://www.luxuryhomemarketing.com/real-estate-agents/home.html) |
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CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert
The Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation was launched in late 2006. In just over the first year of operation, over 1400 agents in 11 different states earned their CNE designation. An aggressive national expansion began in early 2008 via licensing agreements with over 40 real estate schools across the country. Many agents who take the CNE seminar rate it the best training experience of their real estate career (see Testimonials on website). And the negotiation knowledge obtained during the CNE seminar can be used in virtually any negotiation inside or outside of real estate.
(http://www.negotiationexpertise.com/) |
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CNS - Certified Neighborhood Specialist
A Certified Neighborhood Specialist (CNS) is a real estate professional that has been certified by the Council of Neighborhood Specialists as an expert in a particular neighborhood. Those professionals bearing the CNS designation have proven their knowledge of a particular neighborhood.
Most agents have a broad knowledge of a geographical area but a CNS specializes in just a few neighborhoods. Although some agents in the industry may print “Neighborhood Expert” on a business card, in reality they don’t really have any evidence of special knowledge to back up this claim. The purpose of the CNS is to educate and empower the agent to have that intimate knowledge or the ability to research the specifics of a neighborhood.
(http://www.certifiedneighborhoodspecialist.com) |
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EcoBroker - EcoBroker Certified
EcoBroker (tm) is an education and market performance program designed exclusively for real estate professionals and industry affiliates who care about the environment. The EcoBroker (tm) logo is the symbol of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the real estate industry. If you are a licensed real estate professional, becoming an EcoBroker (tm) is a great opportunity for you to benefit your community and the planet, while broadening your base of training and earning more business.
Before becoming a certified EcoBroker (tm), licensed real estate agents must fulfill a straight-forward set of requirements. The most important requirement of EcoBroker (tm) Certification is that you complete our energy, environmental, and marketing training program.
(http://www.energystarloans.com/ESL/ecobroker.htm)
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GHS - Generational Housing Specialist
A Generational Housing Specialist™ has completed a comprehensive course of study and successfully completed an exam on housing, finance, and investment issues to qualify for the GHS™ designation.
Generational effects on decision makingThe history of real estate market fluctuations and loan products in changing investment environments.Financing options and new loan products including Fixed and Adjustable Loans, Reverse Mortgages, and the effect of the Secondary MarketsLifestyle Requirements and AmenitiesUniversal Design and Aging in PlaceEffect of Retirement Benefits, Pensions, Social SecurityTaxes: capital gains, 1031 exchanges and installment sales.Asset planning and Estate planning with implications for real estate.Vacation and Investment purchases.
(http://www.generationalhousingspecialist.com/referrals.shtml) |
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QSC - Quality Service Certification
Commits to communicating and following a proven service process. Provides a Guarantee of service performance. Agrees to have his/her service evaluated.
(http://www.qualityservice.org) |
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RECS - Real Estate Cyberspace Specialist
Real Estate Professionals receive a distinct competitive advantage when they join the Real Estate CyberSpace Society. Society members leverage their effectiveness, visibility, professionalism and earnings by using the latest up to the minute networking tools, strategies and services in the CyberPro ToolBox they receive with Society membership.
(http://www.recyber.com/) |
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