ABR ACCREDITED BUYER REPRESENTATIVE
With over 33,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals
focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 22,000 ABR® designees have
completed the REBAC (Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council) Customer Service at 1-800-648-6224,
or visit their site at
www.rebac.net.
ABRM ACCREDITED BUYER REPRESENTATIVE MANAGER
Geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and managers that have or with to incorporate
buyer representation into their daily practice, designees have taken and passed
both ABR and ABRM course and provided documentation of past management experience.
REBAC (Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council) Customer Service at 1-800-648-6224, or
visit their site at
www.rebac.net
CRS CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST
Real Estate Professionals can maximize their potential by earning the CRS designation
and joining the organization that has served the country’s top-producing associates
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. Contact Member Services at 800-462-8841, visit their website at
www.crs.com
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. For information on the ALC designation call 1-800-441-5263
of visit their site at
www.rliland.com
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.
e-PRO®
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.
For more information on the e-PRO® certification, visit
www.epronar.com.
REPAsm, 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.
www.professional-assistant.com.
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. For more information, NAR Resort 312-329-8393, or visit
www.realtor.org/resort.
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). For more information, visit
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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 businesses well
as homeownership opportunities for more Americans. For more information on this
course and its business principles, please visit
www.realtor.org/divweb.nsf
sub-site or contact diversity@realtors.org, 202/383-1201.
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. Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® in Oklahoma City: 405-848-9944.
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® Visit
the CIPS network web site at
www.cipsnetwork.com or email at
NARGlobe@realtors.org.
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 re-certification requirement assures clients
of the designee’s excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field. Society
of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Contact Membership at 1-202-737-1150, visit
www.sior.com
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. 4405,
visit their site at
www.irem.org
CRB CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE MANAGER
The CRB designation is recognized industry-wide as the symbol of excellence in brokerage
management. The most successful brokerages are owned or managed by professionals
having the prestigious CRB designation. The CRB designation signifies a leader in
the industry and the highest level of professional achievement and recognition in
the specialized field of brokerage management. REALTORS NATIONAL MARKETING INSTITUTE®
Real Estate Brokerage Managers Council Call 1-800-621-8738, or visit their site
at
www.crb.com for more information.
CRE COUNSELOR OF REAL ESTATE
The 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. The Counselors of Real Estate
Call 1-312-329-8427 or visit
www.cre.org.
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 who 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 site at
http://www.realtor.org/appsourc.nsf/pages/designationinformation
WCR 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
www.wcr.org, email to
wcr@wcr.org
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® Call 1-800-354-2397, visit their
site at
http://www.realtor.org/appsourc.nsf/pages/designationinformation
Real Estate Institutes, Societies & Councils
COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE (CIREI)
Through its pre-eminent education program, the Commercial Investment Real Estate
Institute (CIREI) confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation
(CCIM) designation. CCIM designees are recognized experts in commercial real estate
brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation and investment analysis, forming
a business network encompassing 1,000 markets throughout North America. CIREI membership,
which upholds the highest professional and ethical standards, consists of 6,000
designees and 5,000 candidates primarily in North America. CCIMs are located in
Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.
THE COUNSELORS OF REAL ESTATE (CRE)
The Counselors of Real Estate, established in 1953, is an international group of
high profile professionals including members of prominent real estate, financial,
legal and accounting firms, as well as leaders of government and academics who provide
expert, objective advice on complex real property situations and land-related matters.
Membership is selective, extended by invitation only. The organization’s CRE Designation
is awarded to all members in recognition of superior problem-solving ability in
various specializations such as litigation support, asset management, valuation,
feasibility studies, acquisitions/ dispositions and general analysis.
REALTORS® LAND INSTITUTE (RLI)
RLI was established in 1944 as a trade association for REALTORS® who specialize
in the broker age of land and currently serves over 1600 members in the United States,
Canada and Mexico. There are five land categories in which RLI members specialize:
1) Brokerage of farms and ranches; 2) Brokerage of undeveloped tracts of land; 3)
Brokerage of transitional and development; 4) Subdividing land and wholesale brokerage
of lots; and 5) Site selection and assemblage of land parcels. Members may earn
the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation, which only 1000 members have earned
since its inception.
INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT (IREM)
Since its founding in 1934, the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) has been
dedicated to education for the real estate management industry. Today, “The Right
Education” offers professionals at every level training in topics ranging from maintenance
and leasing to financial analysis and business development. IREM awards the Certified
Property Manager (CPM) designation to property and asset managers who have met its
high standards in experience, education and ethics. Today, more than 9,650 members
hold this prestigious designation. In addition, the Institute also grants the Accredited
Residential Manager (ARM) designation to management companies that meet financial
and ethical requirements. IREM, the Institute, also publishes books and monographs
on real estate management, as well as the Journal of Property Management.
CCIM CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT MEMBER.
CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset
management valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes
of 6,500 designees and 5,300 candidates principally in North America. Commercial
Investment Real Estate Institute (CIREI) Call 1-800-621-7027, or visit the site
at
www.ccim.com
REALTORS® NATIONAL MARKETING INSTITUTE (RNMI)
Through its two independent councils, RNMI® promotes professional competence in
sales and marketing and real estate brokerage management. Real Estate Brokerage
Managers Council of RNMI® - the Managers Council - is the professional organization
for Real Estate Brokerage Management dedicated to providing quality education programs,
information resources, certification and networking opportunities to enhance the
productivity and profitability of those who own or manage any facet of a real estate
brokerage firm. Since 1968, the Council has awarded the prestigious Certified Real
Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) Designation to those who have met education and experience
requirements. With more than 7,000 members the Council is the central source for
brokerage management information, education and knowledge sharing for real estate
owners and managers within the industry. The Residential Sales Council of RNMI®,
The Residential Sales Council, established in 1976, enables residential real estate
agents to maximize their professional performance. Since 1977, the Council has awarded
the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation to agents who demonstrate
a high level of production and complete an advanced course of study. CRS designees
benefit from an extensive nationwide referral network. Council members represent
the top 5 percent of REALTORS® nationwide.
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
Sior.com.
WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS® (WCR)
The Women’s Council of REALTORS® is a community of real estate professionals with
12,000 members across the country. Established in 1938, WCR provides networking,
new business opportunities, professional development programs and a place to share
common interests with others. In addition to local activities, members benefit from
the Council’s magazine, ‘Communique’ an active Web site that includes a searchable
member database, members-only conferencing and referral areas, the printed annual
Referral Roster and state, regional and national meetings. The Leadership Training
Graduate (LTG) designation is awarded to WCR members who, through a combination
of education and experience, excel in developing their personal, professional, entrepreneurial
and leadership skills.
Contact the WCR
wcr@wcr.org, 1-800-245-8512 or visit
http://www.wcr.org/.