REALTORŪ Designations
ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative Back to Agents
With over 20,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 11,000 ABRŪ designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.
ABRM - Accredited Buyer Representative Manager Back to Agents
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 ABRŪ and ABRM SM course and provided documentation of past management experience.
ALC - Accredited Land Consultant Back to Agents
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.
CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member Back to Agents
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.
CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist Back to Agents
Many REALTORSŪ 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 RealtorsŪ.
CPM - Certified Property Manager Back to Agents
Acquire valuable real estate management skills through educational offerings leading to the CPMŪ designation. CPMŪ members have the competitive edge in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial.
CRB - Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Back to Agents
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.
CRE - Counselor of Real Estate Back to Agents
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.
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist Back to Agents
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.
GAA - General Accredited Appraiser Back to Agents
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 RealtorsŪ.
GRI - Graduate, REALTORŪ Institute Back to Agents
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 REALTORŪ 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 RealtorsŪ.
LTG - Leadership Training Graduate Back to Agents
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.
RAA - Residential Accredited Appraiser Back to Agents
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 RealtorsŪ.
RCE - REALTORŪ Association Certified Executive Back to Agents
Association executives interested in demonstrating commitment to the field of REALTORŪ association management should pursue the RCE designation. AEs are recognized for their specialized industry knowledge and their academic and association achievements and experience.
SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office REALTORSŪ Back to Agents
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 re-certification requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field.