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Did you know that Professional Designations can significantly increase a REALTORS® income? According to the 2001 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile survey: Thirty-three percent of REALTORS® have a professional designation, a slight increase (one percentage point) from the 1999 Profile. The most frequently cited designations held by REALTORS® were GRI (Graduate, REALTORS® Institute) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist, RMNI). As with affiliate membership, professional designations can significantly increase a REALTOR®'s income. Sales agents holding professional designations have incomes that are $27,000 higher, while brokers with designations earn $18,900 more per year.
REALTOR® Family Designation and Certification
Programs The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS® has nine affiliated Institutes, 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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Looking for information on REALTOR® Designations? Read below or print the PDF document to the left. |
ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative:
With more than 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real
estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation.
More than 30,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC
course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.
To find out more about this designation including criteria,
elective courses, etc., please visit the CC&IAOR website (click
here).
REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council): Customer Service at
1-800-648-6224, e-mail to rebac@realtors.org or visit
their Web page.
ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative:
With more than 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real
estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation.
More than 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):
Customer Service at 1-800-648-6224, e-mail to rebac@realtors.org
or visit their Web page.
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 or visit their
Web page, e-mail
RLI, or call NAR's Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document
#1.
CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member®:
CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage,
leasing, asset management valuation and in-vestment analysis. The CCIM
business network includes over 6,500 designees and 5,300 candidates principally
in North America.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CIREI):
Call 1-800-621-7027, visit the CCIM Web
site or call Fax-on-Demand at NAR's fax on demand 402/351-9935 and
request Document #3.
CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist:
Many REALTORS® work with buyers and sellers from different
countries or cultures. CIPS designees have demonstrated their international
experience and participate in international programs offered by NAR.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®:
Call Fax-on-Demand at 1-800-354-2831 and request document #406, visit
the CIPS network Web site
or e-mail NARGlobe@realtors.org.
CPM, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER®:
CPM® members are trained experts with high ethical standards
in property and asset management. They have the competitive edge in every
area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial
properties. Acquire valuable real estate management skills through IREM®
education leading to the CPM® designation. Institute of
Real Estate Management (IREM®) Contact Customer Service
at 1-800-837-0706, Ext. 4650 or visit their Web page.
ARM®, ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER®:
ARM® members are specialists in the management of
residential properties at the site level. They uphold high ethical standards
in the practice of real estate management. IREM® education and experience
are key components of this certification.
AMO®, ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION®:
AMO® firms demonstate ethical standards, financial stability
and a strong commitment to the proper management of their clients' assets.
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:
Call 800.621.8738, email info@crb.com or visit their website
at www.CRB.com for more information
CRS, Certified Residential Specialist®:
Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS Designation and
joining the organization that has served the country's top-producing agents
since 1977. 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.
Council of Residential Specialists:
Contact Member Services at 1-800-462-8841, visit
their Web site, or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request
Document #7.
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 1,000 practitioners throughout the world carry the CRE designation.
Membership is by invitation only.
Counselors of Real Estate:
Call 1-312/329-8427, call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request
Document #8, or visit their Web site.
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 1-800-354-2397 visit
their Web site or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document
#13.
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®:
Call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #9, or contact
your State REALTOR® Association for course dates and locations.
A listing of the State REALTOR® Associations is available
at
Realtor.com.
NAR maintains a clearinghouse of information for individuals interested in the GRI program. For more information, visit the GRI Web site.
Course Content/CE Credit - Courses May Be Taken In Any Order:
- GRI 101: Skills for Success Acquiring & Servicing the Listing, Building a Real Estate Business (CE - 0)
- GRI 102: Managing Risk Risk Reduction, Financing the Sales, Working with Buyers (CE - 8)
- GRI 201: Tools of the Trade Code of Ethics/Professional Standards, Negotiating, Technology (CE - 0)
- GRI 202: Building Foundation Architecture, Condos/Coops/Timeshares, Personal & Business Taxation, Residential Construction, Zoning & Building Codes (CE - 6)
- GRI 301: Under all is the Land Environmental Issues, Corporate Relocation, Appraisal (CE - 6)
- GRI 302: Expanding your Base Industrial Real
Estate, Commercial Real Estate, International Real Estate, Working with
Builders, Investment Real Estate (CE - 4)
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.Women's Council of REALTORS®:
Contact the Education Department at 1-800-245-8512, visit their Web site, e-mail wcr@wcr.org or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #10.
RCE, REALTOR® Association Certified Executive:
Association executives interested in demonstrating commitment to the field of REALTOR®association management should pursue the RCE designation. AE's are recognized for their specialized industry knowledge and their Association achievements and experience.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Contact Laurie Oken at 1-312/329-5972, e-mail loken@realtors.org or visit the RCE Web site.
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®:
Call 1-800-354-2397, visit the Appraisal Source Web site or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #13.
SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®:
Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage, representing more than 800 offices in over 350 cities worldwide. 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 202/737-8763, visit the SIOR Web site, or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #11.
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES):
REALTORS® with the SRES designation help seniors make wise decisions about selling the family home, buying rental property or managing the capital gains and tax implications of owning real estate. By earning the SRES designation, the REALTOR® has demonstrated that they have the requisite knowledge, experience and expertise to be a senior’s real estate specialist and counselor.Visit the SRES website to learn more.
Certification Programs:
At Home with Diversity Certification :
A ground-breaking professional educational initiative designed to provide America's real estate professionals with training and tools to expand their business as 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, thus 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 AHWD web site or contact us at diversity@realtors.org or call 202/383-1201.
e-PRO:
e-PRO is a revolutionary new 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 about technology - it's about how you can leverage your most powerful asset, your people-skills, into doing more business on the Internet.
A certificate in e-PRO gives you:
- Exhaustive Internet Training
- Unique Competitive Advantage
- Professional Distinction.For more information on the e-PRO certification, visit the Web site.
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