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Designations and Certifications

The National Association of REALTORS® and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils provide a wide-range of programs and services that help members increase their skills, proficiency, and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by NAR and each affiliated group upon completion of required courses.

Many designation and certification courses, as well as other on-demand professional development programs, are available online via NAR's Center for REALTOR® Development. Don't forget to login for REALTOR® member pricing!

NAR Family Designations

Accredited Buyer’s Representative

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process. | Earn ABR® Online

Accredited Land Consultants

The Accredited Land Consultants (ALCs) are the most trusted, knowledgeable, experienced, and highest-producing experts in all segments of land. Becoming an ALC requires successful completion of a rigorous education program, a proven track record of transaction performance, and a commitment to professional growth.

Certified Commercial Investment Member

The Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation designation is commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement, earned through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours and professional experiential requirements.

Certified International Property Specialist

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is for REALTORS® from the United States and abroad, as well as association staff and volunteer leaders who wish to develop or grow their international real estate business.

Certified Property Manager

Certified Property Manager® (CPM®) designees are recognized as experts in real estate management. Holding this designation demonstrates expertise and integrity to employers, owners, and investors.

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager

The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) Designation is designed to elevate professional standards, strengthen individual and office performance, and indicate expertise in brokerage management. This designation represents the highest level of professional achievement in real estate brokerage management.

Certified Residential Specialist

The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers, and brokers. On average, CRS designees earn nearly three times more in income, transactions, and gross sales than non-designee REALTORS®.

Counselors of Real Estate

Membership in the Counselors of Real EstateTM (CRETM) is extended on an invitation-only basis. To be invited, prospective members must be recognized, by their peers, clients and employers, for their outstanding professional achievement, impeccable judgment, and commitment to integrity in the field of real estate counseling.

General Accredited Appraiser

The General Accredited Appraiser (GAA) designation is awarded general appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Green Designation

NAR's Green Designation (GREEN) is designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate. | Earn GREEN Online

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute

Members with the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) have in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process. Earning the designation is a way to stand out to prospective buyers and sellers as a professional with expertise in these areas.

Performance Management Network

The Performance Management Network (PMN) designation focuses on developing negotiations strategies and tactics, networking and referrals, business planning and systems, personal performance management and leadership development.

Residential Accredited Appraiser

The Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA) designation is awarded to residential appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Seller Representative Specialist

The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria. | Earn SRS Online

Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®

The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®(SIOR) designation is held by knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists. To earn it, designees must meet standards of experience, production, education, ethics, and provide recommendations.

Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is for REALTORS® who want to be able to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties. By earning the SRES® designation, REALTORS® are prepared to approach mature clients with the best options and information for them to make life-changing decisions. | Earn SRES® Online

NAR Family Certifications

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Learn to work effectively with – and within – today’s diverse real estate market. The At Home With Diversity (AWHD) certification teaches you how to conduct your business with sensitivity to all client profiles and build a business plan to successfully serve them. | Earn AWHD Online

Certified Real Estate Team Specialist

The Certified Real Estate Team Specialist (C-RETS) certification is for team leaders, team members, those looking to start a team, and those who simply want to sharpen their management skills.The program  is designed to improve team development, individual leadership skills, and financial performance.

e-PRO

NAR's e-PRO® certification  teaches you to use cutting-edge technologies and digital initiatives to link up with today's savvy real estate consumer. | Earn e-PRO® Online

Military Relocation Professional

NAR's Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support. | Earn MRP Online

Pricing Strategy Advisor

Earn NAR's Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification to enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values. | Earn PSA Online

Real Estate Negotiation Expert

The Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification is for real estate professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation skills. The RENE certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients. | Earn RENE Online

Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist

The Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) is designed for REALTORS® who facilitate the buying, selling, or management of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination are involved in this market niche. | Earn RSPS Online

Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource

The Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource® (SFR®) certification  teaches real estate professionals to work with distressed sellers and the professionals who can help them, qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short sale package, negotiate with lenders, safeguard your commission, limit risk, and protect buyers.

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