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GRI – Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
is a nationally recognized educational institute dedicated
to furthering the fundamental knowledge and skills of REALTORS®
with less than five years experience. The GRI series
is also available to more experienced real estate practitioners
to help them stay current on timely issues and to freshen
and reinforce their basic skills.
The GRI designation is earned by completing
a national program of specialized and advanced education
for the licensed REALTOR®. It involves intense study, covering
many special aspects of real estate such as residential
marketing, cost basis, appreciation methods, investment
real estate, construction, real estate tax concepts, exchanges,
capital gains, and various types of mortgage programs.
This designation may only be earned after
successfully completing a rigorous educational program.
This program requires 92 hours of live course instruction
from a statewide faculty selected because of extensive experience
in their own areas of expertise.
For more information contact Professional Realty Institute
at 1-626-229-9900 or 1-888-785-4800 or visit their Web page
at http://www.edesignations.com/
or email at klgregory@edesignations.com.
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A REALTOR® holds
a real estate license from the state and is a member of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, C.A.R., a local board or
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ABR
– Accredited Buyer Representative is a designation
from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council that trains experienced
REALTORS® in specifically representing the real estate consumer.
The ABR designation is awarded to real estate practitioners
who complete a comprehensive two-day REBAC course
in buyer representation, achieve a passing grade on the
written examination, demonstrate practical experience by
completing and closing five real estate transactions in
which the candidate functioned as a buyer's representative
and who maintain a membership in good standing with the
National Association of REALTORS® and the Real Estate BUYER'S
AGENT Council.
For more information contact Professional Realty Institute
at 1-626-229-9900 or 1-888-785-4800 or visit their Web page
at http://www.rebac.net/.
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ABRM – Accredited Buyer Representative
Manager is 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 course and provided
documentation of past management experience.
The ABRM designation is awarded real estate practitioners
who complete a comprehensive two-day REBAC ABR® course
in buyer representation and passing or challenging the
written examination, complete the comprehensive one-day
REBAC ABRM course in buyer representation, successfully
passing the written examination, certification
that the broker/owner/manager has overseen a minimum of
25 real estate transactions that involved a buyer agent
or had more than 2 years of experience in the oversight
of buyer representatives and be a member in good standing
with the National Association of REALTORS® and the Real
Estate Buyer's Agent Council.
For more information contact Professional Realty Institute
at 1-626-229-9900 or 1-888-785-4800 or visit their Web page
at http://www.rebac.net/.
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ALC
– Accredited Land Consultant 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.
The ALC designation is awarded to a petitioner that is
a member in good standing of the Realtors Land Institute,
has 3 or more years of experience as a REALTOR®, successfully
complete five RLI Land University core courses and one
RLI Land University elective course in Investment Analysis,
Subdivision Development, Agricultural Land, Transitional
Land, Tax Ideas with Exchanging and Creative Real Estate,
Tax Ideas and Strategies for Selling Real Estate, Site Selection,
and Land Planning and Design.
REALTORS® Land Institute. For information on the ALC designation
call 1-800-441-5263 or visit their Web page at http://www.rliland.com/,
E-mail RLI at rli@realtors.org.
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ARM
– Accredited Residential Manager is the designation
awarded by IREM to specialists who manage residential property.
The designation is for individuals that manage rental apartment
complexes, rental mobile homes, rental condominiums, rental
single-family homes, single-room occupancy apartments (SROs),
homeowners' associations or indivuals that are resident managers,
property managers, or asset managers.
To become a ARM, one must complete a minimum of 5 points
from IREM courses. Each course is worth between one
and six education points, depending on the length and complexity
of the course.
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Contact Customer
Service at 1-800-837-0706, Ext. 4405, visit their Web page
at http://www.irem.org/.
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CAM
– Certified Apartment Manager is a nationally
recognized certification and education program for resident
managers. Upon completion of the CAM course, the resident
manager has been equipped with the proven management tools
and techniques to cope with the diverse problems of apartment
management, maintenance, resident relations and marketing.
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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.
This designation may be earned by completing 3 consecutive
days of intensive buyer agency training.
For more information contact CBR Hotline at 1-800-275-7388
or visit their Web page at http://www.cbrsource.com/.
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CCIM
– Certified Commercial Investment Member designation
has been the mark of a professional in commercial and investment
real estate since 1968. The CCIM can be earned by REALTORS®
as well as mortgage bankers, tax or real estate attorneys,
financial planners and managers, investment advisors, officers
of development companies and other real estate professionals.
This designation may be earned after successfully completing
four graduate-level courses and an introductory overview
course.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CIREI) Call
1-800-621-7027, or visit the CCIM Web Site at www.ccim.com
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CIPS
– Certified International Property Specialist is
an international real estate education course sponsored by
REALTOR® Boards and Associations throughout the United States.
Designees are relied upon as a resource for experts in the
international real estate market.
This designation may be earned after successfully completing
an intensive seven-day program of study focusing
on critical aspects of transnational transactions, including
currency and exchange rate issues, and cross-cultural relationships,
regional market conditions, investment performance, tax
issues and more. U.S. members must be a REALTOR® and a member
of the National Association of REALTORS®.
For information visit their web site at http://www.cipsnetwork.com/ or email the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF REALTORS®. at NARGlobe@realtors.org
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CPM
– Certified Property Manager designation is the
oldest and most prestigious achievement in property management.
It is awarded to property managers whose experience, education
and ethical standards warrant such distinction. CPMs
are experts in managing apartments, office buildings, commercial
centers and homeowners’ associations and are informed on tax
laws insurance regulations, and critical investment factors.
To become a CPM, one must complete a combination of core
and elective requirements. One will need 260 points --160
required points and 100 elective points - in addition to
meeting some other criteria unrelated to the point system.
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Contact Customer
Service at 1-800-837-0706, Ext. 4405, visit their Web page
at http://www.irem.org/.
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CRB
– Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager has been
a symbol of management excellence in real estate brokerage
since 1969. The program is open to REALTORS® who want
to learn every aspect of brokerage management, human behavior
skills, recruitment and training techniques. The designation
helps to develop sound financial and marketing programs and
information how to communicate effectively.
The CRB designation is earned by successfully completing
eighteen credits, have a minimum of 75 transactions
within the last five consecutive years, and accumulate 10
points by having either bachelor's, master's or Ph.D. in
real estate, or one of the following designations: CCIM,
CIPS,CPM,CRB, GRI. They may also accumulated points by taking
CRS Courses in addition to the three required core CRS Courses
or by completing transactions the last five consecutive
years, in addition to the 75 core transactions required.
Applicants are required to submit a letter from their local
board verifying current membership.
Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers. Call 1-800-621-8738,
or visit their Web site at http://www.crb.com/ for more information.
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CRE
– 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 1,000 practitioners throughout
the world carry the CRE designation. Membership is by invitation
only.
Membership is selective, extended by invitation only on
either a sponsored or self-initiated basis. The organization’s
CRE® Designation (The Counselor of Real Estate) is awarded
to all members in recognition of superior problem solving
ability in various areas of specialization such as litigation
support, asset management, valuation, feasibility studies,
acquisitions/dispositions, and general analysis
The Counselors of Real Estate. Contact 1-312-329-8427 or
visit www.cre.org/.
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CREA-
Certified Real Estate Appraiser This designation
is for the professional, state-licensed and certified appraiser
who performs appraisals on residential, vacant land, small
commercial and other properties. Contact info: NAR's Real
Estate Appraisal Section, (800) 354-2397
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CRIA
- Certified Realty Investment Associate is a designation
from the Realty Investment Association of California (RIAOC),
for attendees at a series of 12 - 3-hour seminars covering
the practical aspects of Commercial and Investment real estate.
Participants will become more knowledgeable and professional
in dealing with clients and in transactions with other agents.
These are "nuts and bolts" seminars presented by experienced
"hands-on" brokers and specialists in the field of Commercial
and Investment real estate.
Realty Investment Association of California. Contact 714-544-6604
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CRS
– Certified Residential Specialist has been a symbol
of achievement in education and residential sales experience
since 1977. The CRS program is open to REALTORS® who
want to keep abreast of the latest sales and marketing techniques,
enhance their professionalism, and increase their earning
power.
This designation may be earned after successfully completing
CRS 200 plus two additional Council courses and a minimum
75 transactions within the last five consecutive years.
Council of Residential Specialists. Contact Member Services
at 1-800-462-8841, visit their Web site at http://www.crs.com/.
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e-PRO – e-PRO is a new training program presented
entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers
as Internet Professionals. This designation may be
earned after successfully completing 5 areas presented
entirely online.
For more information contact Professional Realty Institute
at 1-626-229-9900 or 1-888-785-4800 or visit their Web page
at http://www.edesignations.com/epro/index.asp
or email at lrossetti@edesignations.com.
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GAA
– General Accredited Appraiser. 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®.
This designation may be earned by being a State General
Appraiser. Have a minimum of 1,000 hours experience
in addition to the experience required to obtain state certification
and 60 hours of tested course work in addition to
the Appraiser Qualification Board's education requirement
at the time of certification
For more information contact NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
at 1-800-354-2397, or 312-329-8821 or visit their Webpage
at http://www.narappraisalsource.com/
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LTG
– Leadership Training Graduate designation is awarded
only by the Women’s Council of Realtors to those candidates
who successfully complete four one-day courses and meet specific
requirements. Courses include Excellence in Communications,
Personal and Professional.
Women’s Council of REALTORS®. Contact the Education Department
at 1-800-245-8512, visit http://www.wcr.org/, e-mail to wcr@wcr.org
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Quality Service Certified® designation may
be the most important credential a real estate professional
can hold. A Quality Service Certified® sales professional
is held to a standard which requires accountability, reliability
and consistency - the ongoing delivery of quality service
on each transaction.
The Quality Service Certification® training program can
be completed by attending a live presentation or by taking
the course online.
Quality Service Certification, Inc. at 1-888-547-4QSC (4772),
visit http://www.qualitycertified.org/, e-mail to info@QualityCertified.org.
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RAA
– Residential Accredited Appraiser. 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® .
This designation may be earned by being a State Certified
Residential or General Appraiser. Have a minimum of 1,000
hours experience in addition to the experience required
to obtain state certification and 45 hours of tested
course work in addition to the Appraiser Qualification
Board's education requirement at the time of certification.
For more information contact NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
at 1-800-354-2397, or 312-329-8821 or visit their Webpage
at http://www.narappraisalsource.com/
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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.
This designation may be earned by successfully completing
3 exams and also meeting the following guidelines: RCE
is open to all full-time employees of a local or state association
of REALTORS® , wholly- owned REALTOR® association subsidiary
corporation, or regional multiple listing service owned
by a REALTOR® association. Also one must have 5 years years
REALTOR® association experience and be a current CAE designee
(Certified Association Executive offered by ASAE).
For more information please vist their website at http://www.rceonline.com/ or email at loken@realtors.org
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SIOR
– Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. 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.
This designation may be earned after successfully completing
a comprehensive membership entrance examination; or hold
a CCIM or RICS designation; or complete thirty
credit hours of approved commercial real estate coursework
based on various criteria and completing the Society's ethics
and professional standards module (a half-day seminar).
Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Contact Membership
at 202-737-8763, visit http://www.sior.com/.
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SRES
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist. 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 REALTORS® has demonstrated
that they have the requisite knowledge, experience and expertise
to be a senior’s real estate specialist and counselor.
This designation may be earned after completing a 2
day class or home study.
For more information contact the Senior Real Estate Specialist
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