The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils that provide a wide-ranging menu of programs and services to 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.
ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representation
The Real Estate Buyers' Agent Council is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 22,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.
For more information contact REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council) Customer Service at 800/648-6224, email to rebac@realtors.org or visit www.rebac.net
ABRM®, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager
Geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and managers who have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice. Designees have passed both the ABR® and ABRMSM course and provided documentation of past management experience.
Contact REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council) Contact Customer Service at 800/648-6224, email to rebac@realtors.org or visit www.rebac.net
ALC, Accredited Land Consultant
ALCs are the recognized experts in land brokerage transactions involving farms and ranches, undeveloped tracts of land, transitional and development land, subdivision and wholesaling of lots, and site selection and assemblage of land parcels.
Contact the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) at 800/441-5263, email rli@realtors.org, or visit http://www.rliland.com.
CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member®
CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and investment analysis.
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For more information contact CCIM at 800/621-7027, or visit the CCIM website at http://www.ccim.com.
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.
Call NAR's Fax-on-Demand at 800/354-2831 and request document #406, email NARglobe@realtors.org or visit http://www.cipsnetwork.com.
CPM®, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER®
CPM® members have the competitive edge in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial.
Contact the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) at 800/837-0706, Ext. 4405, or visit their web page at http://www.irem.org.
CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is recognized industry-wide as the symbol of excellence in brokerage management and signifies a leader in the industry and the highest level of professional achievement and recognition in the specialized field of brokerage management.
For more information call the REALTORS NATIONAL MARKETING INSTITUTE®. Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers at 800/621-8738, or visit their website at http://www.crb.com.
CRE, Counselor of Real Estate
The Counselor of Real Estate, 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.
Contact the Counselors of Real Estate at 312/329-8427, or visit http://www.cre.org.
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. The CRS Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling.
For more information contact the VA CRS Chapter at www.virginiacrs.com or the Chapter office at 804-264-0533 or contact REALTORS NATIONAL MARKETING INSTITUTE® Council of Residential Specialists at 800/462-8841, visit http://www.crs.com.
e-PRO, NAR Approved Internet Certification Program
Reach the affluent and rapidly growing consumer group who will appreciate your interest and ability in using the Internet. These consumers will recognize that a REALTOR® who is e-PRO certified will provide them with the latest techniques and services for their home buying and selling needs. Join this elite community of tech savvy real estate professionals.
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For contact information, visit http://www.epronar.com/eprocontact.htm.
GAA, General Accredited Appraiser
Certified general appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the GAA designation which 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 800/354-2397, or visit their website at http://www.narappraisalsource.com.
GRI, Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice participate in the REALTOR® Institute program and earn the GRI designation.
For more information call NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Fax-on-Demand line at 402/351-9935 and request Document # 9, or click on the "GRI designation" link above.
LTG, Leadership Training Graduate
The LTG designation focuses on career improvement and individual goal attainment, and provides recognition to professionals who excel in career leadership through the dynamic combination of education and experience.
For more information call the Women's Council of REALTORS® Education Department at 800/245-8512, email wcr@wcr.org, or visit http://www.wcr.org
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.
RAA, Residential Accredited Appraiser
Residential Accredited Appraiser is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®