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What do all those letters after a REALTOR®’s name mean?

They show the designations a REALTOR® has earned to further their professional development. To earn a designation, a REALTOR® has taken coursework and demonstrated specific skills, performance and knowledge in a particular area of the real estate industry.

Designations and Certification are awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® and its institutes, societies and councils upon completion of required courses.

 

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ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representative

The Accredited Buyer Representative designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by REBAC (the Real Estate BUYER’S AGENT Council) of the National Association of REALTORS®, who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

Over 31,000 REALTORS® hold the ABR® designation.

The ABR® designation can be obtained through on-line education from REALTOR® University.

 

ABRMsm, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager

For managers, brokers and owners who have incorporated, or wish to incorporate, buyer representation into their company's practice.  Designees have taken and passed both the ABR® and ABRMsm  course and provided documentation of past management experience.

Developed in partnership with the Council of Real Estate Brokerage (CRB) Managers, the ABRMsm is the only buyer representation designation for managers, brokers, and owners affiliated with NAR.

The ABRMsm designation can be obtained through on-line education from REALTOR® University.

 

The Administrative ABR®

The Administrative ABR® designation is given to REBAC members who do not buy or sell real estate, but work in administrative capacitates to assist in their office's buyer representation business.

 

REBAC, Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council 

REBAC is geared towards real estate brokers and agents who want to integrate buyer agency services into their day-to-day operations so that they can provide a full menu of services to both buyers and sellers.

For more information about REBAC or their Designations, you can contact REBAC by calling Customer Service at 1-800-648-6224 or visiting their web site at www.rebac.net

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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.  Acquire valuable skills through educational offerings leading to the ALC designation.

 

RLI, REALTORS® Land Institute

For information on the ALC designation call 1-800-441-LAND (5263) or visit the RLI web site

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CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member®

CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and in-vestment analysis. The CCIM business network includes over 7,000 designees and 5,500 candidates, principally in North America.


Call 1-800-621-7027, or visit the CCIM Web Site

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CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist

Your Gateway to International Real Estate Success

Earning the CIPS Designation will help you develop international business skills and provide you with tools to attract and serve overseas clients in your local market.  CIPS offers comprehensive education programs, and extensive referral network, and resources for international transactions.  With members in 50 countries, the CIPS Network is quickly gainig global recognition.

For more information about CIPS, visit NAR at www.realtor.org.

The CIPS designation can be obtained through on-line education from REALTOR® University.

 

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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.

 

IREM, Institute of Real Estate Management

Contact Customer Service at 1-800-837-0706, Ext. 4405, or visit their website

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CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager

The CRB Designation is recognized industry-wide as the measure of success for real estate brokers and managers.  REALTORS® earning the designation have completed a comprehensive program combining experience with management education. Innovative and result-oriented programs, products, and services are continually being developed to enhance the productivity and profitability of Council members.

 

Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers

Call 800-621-8738, or visit www.crb.com for more information.

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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 1,100 practitioners throughout the world carry the CRE designation. Membership is by invitation only.

Call the Counselors of Real Estate at 1-312-329-8427 or visit www.cre.org.

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CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist®

Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS® Designation and joining the organization of 40,000 that has served the country's top-producing residential sales agents 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, and meet rigorous production requirements.

 

Council of Residential Specialists

Contact Customer Service at 1-800-462-8841 or visit the CRS web site 

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GAA, General Accredited Appraiser

RAA, Residential Accredited Appraiser

Certified appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the GAA & RAA designations. The GAA & RAA designations are 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 or visit the NAR appraisal page 

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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.

Contact the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® for course dates and locations.

For more information on the GRI program visit the NAR website

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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 association achievements and experience.

Visit RCE online

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SIOR, Specialist, Industrial and Office Real Estate®

Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage, including more than 2,300 members in over 450 cities worldwide. The Society’s mandatory recertification and ethics education requirement assures clients of the designee’s excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field.

 

Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®

Contact them at 202-737-1150          Membership at 202-737-8763 or visit their website.

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Women’s Council of REALTORS®

The Women’s Council of REALTORS® provides an extensive referral network and education programs for personal and career growth as well as opportunities for increasing productivity and financial security.

 

LTG, Leadership Training Graduate

The LTG Program was instituted in 1984. Its core focus was on personal and professional development, recognizing real estate’s top producers by helping them succeed in career leadership through a blend of education and experience.

In 1989, WCR established the Referral & Relocation Certification (RRC) and in 1994, the RRC was incorporated into the LTG program.

In November of 2003 WCR launched the new PMN Designation, which has replaced the LTG Designation.

 

PMN, Performance Management Network.

PMN is the next-generation REALTOR® designation designed from the ground up to bring you real-world skills that will keep your business out front and on top of a dynamic real estate market.

This designation is designed for the way you work today and focuses 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.

 

Contact the Education Department at 1-800-245-8512 or visit the WCR web site.

 

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