Designations
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ABR | The Accredited Buyer RepresentativeA buyer's agent represents the buyer in a real estate transaction for a fee; just as a seller's agent is hired to obtain the price and sale terms sought by the seller. Offered through the National Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 648-6224. www.REBAC.net |
ABRM | Accredited Buyer Representative Manager Geared toward real estate firm brokers, owners or managers who want to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice. Designees have taken and passed both the ABR and ABRM course and provided documentation of past management experience. Offered through the National Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 648-6224. www.REBAC.net |
AHWD | At Home with Diversity Program |
ALC | Accredited Land Consultant |
AMO | Accredited Management Organization |
ARA | Accredited Rural Appraiser |
ARM | Accredited Residential Manager The certification awarded by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) to specialists who manage residential properties. For more information, contact IREM at 312-329-6000. www.irem.org |
ASA | Accredited Senior Appraiser |
ASP | Accredited Staging Professional |
CAHR | Certified Affordable Housing Member Awarded by the Columbus REALTORS® to members who have committed their time and obtained experience in working the affordable (priced $215,000 and below) housing market. |
CAI | Certified Auctioneers Institute The Certified Auctioneers Institute is the most prestigious designation awarded in the auction industry. For more information visit the National Auctioneers Association. |
CCIM | Certified Commercial Investment Member CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation, and investment analysis. The CCIM designation is offered by the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 621-7027. www.ccim.com |
CDPE | Certified Distressed Property Expert® A person with this designation has a thorough understanding of complex issues in today’s turbulent real estate industry and knowledge of foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. CDPEs can provide solutions, specifically short sales, for homeowners facing market hardships. www.cdpe.com |
CIPS | Certified International Property Specialist REALTORS® who hold the CIPS designation have been involved in a number of international real estate transactions. The CIPS designation is offered by NAR's International Section, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 354-2831 |
CPM | Certified Property Manager REALTORS® who earn the CPM are property management specialists who have successfully completed intensive training in a variety of property management skills and situations. The CPM is offered by the Institute of Real Estate Management, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 837-0706. www.irem.org |
CRB | Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager The CRB designation is recognized in the real estate profession as the symbol of management excellence and is awarded to brokerage owners and managers. The CRB designation is offered by the Real Estate Brokerage Manager's Council, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 621-8738. www.crb.com |
CRE | Counselor of Real Estate Real estate professionals who hold the CRE designation provide objective real estate advice to investors, builders and financial institutions. The designation is awarded to all members of The Counselors of Real Estate, an NAR affiliate that offers membership by invitation only, on either a self-initiated or sponsored basis. Members include practitioners of prominent real estate, financial, legal and accounting firms, as well as government and academic leaders. The Counselors of Real Estate is located at, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 312/329-8428. www.cre.org |
CREM | Certified Real Estate Mentor Certified Real Estate Mentor (CREM) is a Columbus REALTORS®’ designation program that trains a REALTOR® to be a mentor for other REALTORS®, assuring that shared knowledge, experience and wisdom help elevate professionalism in the industry and helps newer agents, team leaders, and other real estate agents with their real estate success. For information, contact Columbus REALTORS®. CREM Application. |
CRS | Certified Residential Specialist Residential salespeople who hold the CRS designation specialize in listing properties, selling, and investing, as well as mortgage financing and computer applications. The CRS designation is offered by the Residential Real Estate Council, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60611 (800) 462-8841. www.crs.com |
e-PRO | Internet Certification Program The e-PRO Certification Program is designed to keep agents on top of changes and help them thrive in the world of online real estate. For more info, visit e-PRO® (nar.realtor) |
EBA | Exclusive Buyer Agent 320 W. Sabal Palm Place, Ste. 150, Longwood, FL 32779 (407) 767-7700. www.naeba.com/ |
GAA | General Accredited Appraiser Awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported the National Association of REALTORS®. |
Green | Green Designation A sustainable property designation, the NAR Green designation is an educational program for residential, and commercial REALTORS® and property managers. For more information visit www.greenresourcecouncil.org. |
GRI | Graduate, REALTOR® Institute Awarded to REALTORS® who complete the 90-hour course which provides sound fundamental training in the critical skills and knowledge areas of the real estate business. Awarded by the Ohio Association of REALTORS®, 200 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 228-6675. www.ohiorealtors.org |
LTG | Leadership Training Graduate Awarded to REALTORS® who have completed courses in personal and professional development. Offered by the Women's Council of REALTORS® (800) 245-8512. www.wcr.org |
MAI | Member Appraisal Institute MAI professional membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential, and other types of properties and advise clients on real estate investment decisions. Offered by the Appraisal Institute, 875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60611-1980, (312) 335-4100. www.appraisalinstitute.org |
PMN | 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. More info. |
PSA | Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) The Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification is specifically designed 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. More information. |
RAA | Residential Accredited Appraiser Members who hold these accreditations are state certified appraisers and must meet a specific number of hours of experience and education that exceed the state requirements. NAR's Real Estate Appraisal Section is located at 430 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 (800) 874-6500 ext. 8393. www.realtors.org and put 'RAA' in the Search field. |
REBAC | Real Estate Buyers Council Designates members of the Real Estate Buyers Council which focuses on all aspects of buyer representation. For more information, contact REBAC at (800) 648-6224. www.rebac.net |
SFR | Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource REALTORS® with the SFR certification can be a trusted resource for short sales and foreclosures. Their ability to close short sales and foreclosures depends in part on the confidence in seeing these transactions through. This award is presented by National Association of REALTORS®. For more information e-mail [email protected], call 877/510-7855 or visit https://sfr.realtor/. |
SIOR | Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® The SIOR designation recognizes a specialization in commercial real estate. To earn the designation, members must complete two educational courses, provide five years of documented, full-time work experience and meet a specific dollar-volume in sales and number of transactions annually, as set by the local SIOR® chapter. The SIOR is offered by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®, 700 11th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 449-8200. www.SIOR.com |
SRES | Senior Real Estate Specialist This course of study addresses the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans when buying or selling residential or investment properties. For more information, contact the SENIOR Advantage Real Estate Marketing Program, P. O. Box 1260, Murphys, CA 95247, (800) 500-4564. https://sres.realtor/ |
TRC | Transnational Referral Certification Offered by NAR, this certification prepares REALTORS® to make and receive referrals using the Transnational Referral system developed by the National Association of REALTORS® and the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA). |