REALTOR® Designation Programs
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 Pennsylvania REALTORS® Institute program and earn the GRI designation. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, 800-745-5527
Web site: http://www.parealtor.org/content/gri.htm
ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative
The Real Estate Buyer's Council (REBAC) is the largest association of real estate professionals focused on all aspects of buyer representation. ABR designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience. The ABR core course is available online at REALTOR® University, or visit the REBAC website to find a class near you.
Web site: http://www.rebac.net
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 both the ABR and ABRM course and provided documentation of past management experience. ABRM courses are available online at REALTOR® University.
CRS, Certified Residential Specialist
Agents will maximize their profit by joining this network of over 33,000 top professionals. CRS Designees complete advanced study in residential listing and selling and meet established production levels. There are different programs based on years of experience. REALTORS® NATIONAL MARKETING INSTITUTE, 800-462-8841
Web site: http://www.crs.com
CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member
CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, asset management, valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes over 5,000 designees and 5,000 candidates principally in North America. Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute, 800-621-7027
Web site: http://www.ccim.com
CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
Real estate brokerage owners and managers will be ready to meet the personal and professional challenges in brokerage management when they engage in the CRB designation program. REALTORS® NATIONAL MARKETING INSTITUTE, Real Estate Brokerage Managers Council, 800-621-8738
Web Site: http://www.crb.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. 800-837-0706, ext. 4405
Web site: http://www.irem.org
CRE, Counselors of Real Estate
The Counselor of Real Estate, 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. By invitation only. The Counselors of Real Estate, 312-329-8427
Web site: http://www.cre.org
NAR's Green Designation
Stand out with the only green designation for real estate agents and property managers recognized by the National Association of REALTORS. Learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and your clients. As an NAR Green Designee and member of the Green REsource Council, you'll gain the knowledge to grow your business, green your life and become a green real estate resource for your community.
SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
SIOR designees are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage. 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®, 202-737-8763
Web site: http://www.sior.com
CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist
Many REALTORS® work with buyers and sellers from different countries or cultures. CIPS designees have demonstrated their international programs. National Associations of REALTORS®, 800-354-2831
Web Site: http://www.cipsnetwork.com/
ALC, Accredited Land Consultant
Be recognized as an expert in five types of land brokerage transaction areas: farms and ranches; undeveloped tracts of land, transitional land; subdivision and wholesaling of lots; site selection and assemblage of land parcels. REALTORS® Land Institute, 800-441-5263
Web Site: http://www.rliland.com/
PMN, Performance Management Network
The PMN 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®, 800-245-8512
Web site: http://www.wcr.org
GAA, General Accredited Appraiser
Certified general appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the GAA designation. The GAA designation requires education and experience beyond what is required to obtain certification. NAR, 800-354-2397
Web Site: http://www.realtor.org/appraisal
RAA, Residential Accredited Appraiser
Certified residential appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the RAA designation. The RAA designation requires education and experience beyond what is required to obtain certification. NAR, 800-354-2397
Web Site: http://www.realtor.org/appraisal
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 academic and association achievements and experience. NAR, 312-329-5972.
Web site: http://www.rceonline.com/
SRES® Senior Real Estate Specialist
The largest and wealthiest buyer's group in the country is made up of Baby Boomers. Understand what motivates this mature demographic and make your business book with an SRES designation. NAR, 800-500-4564
Web site:
http://www.sres.org
REALTOR® Certification Programs
AHWD, At Home With Diversity/One America
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. NAR, 202-383-1201
Web site: http://www.realtor.org/government_affairs/diversity
e-PRO
This certification program is a revolutionary new training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. 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.
Web site: http://pennsylvaniaaorepro.internetcrusade.com/