Education - Real Estate Designations


Real Estate Designations open book

  1. ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative With over 20,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 11,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience. The two-day, 16-hour course and one seven to eight hour elective course is required for gaining the designation. ABR “core course” and elective course is offered at PPAR in the spring.
    www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/accredited-buyers-representative-abr
  2. AHWD – At Home with Diversity - REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, REALTORS® can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership. The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course covers how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
    www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/at-home-with-diversity-ahwd
  3. CCIM - Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes more than 5,000 designees and 5,000 candidates principally in North America. Real Estate users and investors look to the expertise of a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) for direction in all aspects of the commercial property transaction. A CCIM education will enhance your credibility with clients, streamline your learning, and accelerate your earning potential.
    www.ccim.com
    www.thencrea.com
  4. CDPE - Certified Distressed Property Expert (certification) With a growing nationwide network of more than 7,000 real estate professionals, the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) certification is changing the way industry veterans deal with the changing paradigm of success in the real estate industry. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPE’s have an understanding of the complex issues with distressed properties.
    www.cdpe.com
  5. CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist Individuals who prove their expertise in international real estate practices by completing program requirements. CIPS designees are from countries around the world. The CIPS Network is comprised of real estate professionals who deal in all types of real estate with focus specifically on the “international” market.
    CIPS@realtors.org
  6. CPM - Certified Property Management 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.
    www.irem.org
  7. CRB - Certified Residential Broker With more than 7,000 brokerage owners and managers nationwide enjoying the benefits of membership, the Real Estate Brokerage Managers Council is recognized throughout the industry as the professional peer organization for real estate’s leaders. Real estate brokerage owners and managers will be ready to meet their personal and professional challenges when they earn the CRB designation. This advanced designation is designed to cultivate business-managing skills in the residential broker.
    info@REBInstitute.com
  8. CRP - Certified Relocation Professional Formally recognizes those who have mastered extensive knowledge on the principles and practices of relocation. Designations are valid for a three-year period after passing the exam. Visit www.erc.org for complete certification requirements.
    www.worldwideerc.org/crp-detail
  9. CRS - Certified Residential Specialist There is a page dedicated to the CRS designation that includes requirements for applying for the designation. Just click on the CRS link above the education schedule! Or, log onto www.crs.com for the latest rules and regulations as well as schedules for upcoming classes.
    crscommunications@crs.com
  10. e-PRO - Internet Certification e-PRO is the only technology and Internet certification program of its kind that is recognized nationally and offered by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. e-PRO is an online training program offering complete instruction on how to communicate effectively with the online consumer and get the most out of one’s online real estate business. Comprehensive and rewarding, the certification raises the bar for all REALTORS® in Internet and technical expertise.
    www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/e-pro
  11. GREEN - NAR’s Green Designation Course: People, Property, Planet, Prosperity covers the distinguishing characteristics that make a high-performance home. The course looks at how consumer demand for these homes is increasing and provides a detailed accounting of how high-performance features work. The course prepares real estate professionals to provide advice and sources of information to help homeowners improve the performance of their homes — from low-cost fixes and DIY projects, to retrofitting and replacing systems, to big budget remodeling projects and new constructions. Ultimately, this course will show you how to apply green knowledge to enhance your business while also helping to create a more sustainable, healthy world.
    www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/green
  12. GRI - Graduate REALTOR® Institute - 15 - 4 hour classes (60 hours) required. The GRI designation is a powerful tool to attract and build new business. Earning this designation will help you to increase your skill level across the entire landscape of real estate with in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards and the sales process. Earning the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth market knowledge, increased proficiency in a broad array of subjects to enhance professionalism and business success. The median income for GRI designees in 2012 was $61,000.00, compared to the median income of non-designees of $33,500. GRI is an entry-level residential designation and will be most beneficial to real estate professionals who have less than 5 years experience, however, the course content is a great refresher for even the seasoned real estate agent.
    ppar.com
  13. LTG - Leadership Training Graduate Career Leaders Aren’t Born - They’re Designated. The LTG designation focuses on career improvement and individual goal attainment. The designation provides recognition to professionals who excel in career leadership through the dynamic combination of education and experience. From the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, this designation represents a series that teaches leadership skills. Contact: 970-223-8400 for more information.
    wcr@wcr.org
  14. MRP - Military Relocation Professional NAR’s certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs-as sellers or buyers-and take full advantage of military benefits and support. Students will learn how to provide the real estate services-at any stages in the service member’s military career - that meet the needs of this niche market and win future referrals.
    mrp@realtors.org
  15. PSA – Pricing Strategy Advisor - The goal of Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA is to help real estate professionals improve their skills in pricing residential properties, creating and presenting comparative marketing analyses (CMAs), explaining pricing recommendations, dispelling buyers’ and sellers’ misperceptions and anxieties about pricing strategies, keeping up to date with market developments, and working with appraisers.
    www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications/pricing-strategy-advisor-psa
  16. RENE – Real Estate Negotiation Expert – A Real Estate Business Institute course. The RENE Certification Course is an interactive experience to help negotiators elevate their game! The course examines all types of negotiation formats and methods so that today’s negotiators can play the game to win. A full spectrum of tips, tools, techniques and advantages will be provided so that negotiators can provide effective results for their client. RENE also includes a variety of real-world negotiations to help students apply the power tools, techniques and tactics learned in the course. Understanding the tactics and techniques is one thing but learning how to recognize them being done and using them effectively requires practice. The exercises and field simulations provide the foundational experience and practice negotiators need to master so they can effectively advocate for their clients.
    info@rebinstitute.com
  17. RSPS – Resort & Second Home Property Specialist – The goal of the Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Certification Course is to help real estate practitioners adapt and apply their core real estate skills, develop business and branding strategies, understand the issues and trends that impact the second-home market, and help buyers choose properties that meet their vacation or investment second-home goals. Participants will gain knowledge of the essentials of buying and selling second-home properties for recreation and investment and build a secondhome business. Learning Objectives Module 1: Building a Second-Home Business § Adapt core real estate skills for building a resort and second-home.
    www.nar.realtor/resort-and-second-home
  18. SFR - Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification 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 helping buyers pursue these opportunities are critical skills in today’s market. Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels.
    sfr@realtors.org
  19. 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.
    Sellers Representative Specialist – A Real Estate Business Institute course
    info@rebinstitute.com
  20. SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist - 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.
    srs@realtors.org

Other Designations and Certifications

  1. CRE - Counselors of Real Estate www.cre.org
  2. IREM - Institute of Real Estate Management www.irem.org
  3. PMN - Performance Management Network - 1-800-245-8512 or www.wcr.org
  4. RAA - Residential Accredited Appraiser - 1-800-874-6500 ext. 8393 or www.nar.realtor/appraisal
  5. REPA - Real Estate Professional Assistant - 1-800-648-6224 or www.professional-assistant.com
  6. RLI - REALTORS® Land Institute - www.rliland.com
  7. RRS - Recreation and Resort Specialist - 1-804-748-2002 or www.wrrsc.com
  8. SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® - 202-449-8200 or www.sior.com