REALTOR Professional Designations & Certifications

REALTOR® Professional Designations & Certifications

ABR	ALC	CBR	CEBA	CRB	CRS	GAA	LTG	RCE	SRES
ABRM	CCIM	CIPS	CPM	CRE	e-PRO	GRI	RAA	SIOR

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
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.
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Accredited Buyer Representative Manager (ABRM)
Geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice, designees have taken and passed both the ABR® and ABRM SM course and provided documentation of past management experience.
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Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
Experts recognized in land brokerage transaction areas of five specialized types: (1) farms and ranches; (2) undeveloped tracts of land; (3) transitional land; (4) subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and (5) site selection and assemblage of land parcels.
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Certified Buyer Representative® (CBR)
Certified Buyer Representative is a by REALTOR® Boards and Associations throughout the United States. REALTORS® with the CBR designation are taught the street skills necessary to both help buyers find their desired property and to help them negotiate for that property in a non-adversarial manner. a course sponsored by REALTOR® Boards and Associations throughout the United States. REALTORS® with the CBR designation are taught the street skills necessary to both help buyers find their desired property and to help them negotiate for that property in a non-adversarial manner.
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Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
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.
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Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
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 the National Association of Realtors®.
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Certified Exclusive Buyer Agent (CEBA)
CEBA designation is conferred by NAEBA (National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents) upon its members who have completed a rigorous training and education process requiring a minimum of two years to complete. In order to qualify candidates must attend ten modules of formal classroom instruction. Each course is taught by a recognized expert in the respective disciplines. Included among the modules are courses in real estate agency, contracts, the art of negotiating, ethics, real estate finance, and reducing transaction risk. To receive credit for classroom instruction, candidates must pass a comprehensive written test for each course. In addition to formal education, CEBA candidates must have practiced as exclusive buyer agents for a minimum of two years and prove that they have successfully completed no less than 25 transactions on behalf of buyer clients. NAEBA also requires that CEBA designees use their expertise and knowledge to improve the real estate industry in general. This requirement may be fulfilled by serving for a minimum of two years in volunteer positions within NAEBA or other trade organizations. Candidates also may earn credit by completing requirements for other real estate educational designations
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Certified Property Manager (CPM)
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.
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Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
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.
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Counselor of Real Estate (CRE)
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.
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Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Agents will maximize their profit by joining this network of over 35,000 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.
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e-PRO Internet Professional (e-PRO)
e-PRO Certification is a revolutionary new training program, presented entirely online, to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. Comprehensive and educational, e-Pro is the only certification program of its kind that is recognized and endorsed by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
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General Accredited Appraiser (GAA)
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®.
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Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
Members primarily involved in residential real estate wanting to increase their knowledge and skills in a broad array of technical subjects and the fundamentals of real estate participate in the REALTOR® Institute, graduate program to earn the GRI designation. The program also provides opportunities to develop important business contacts. The GRI is a nationally recognized designation of the National Association of Realtors®.
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Leadership Training Graduate (LTG)
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.
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Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA)
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®.
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REALTOR® Association Certified Executive (RCE)
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.
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Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)
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.
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Seniors Real Estate Specialists® (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.
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