ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative

With over 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 30,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.  REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council) Contact REBAC, 1-800-648-6224, visit the REBAC Web site, or call Dianne 1-800-252-9115.

ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager

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 ABRMSM course and provided documentation of past management experience.  REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)  Contact REBAC, 1-800-648-6224, visit the REBAC Web site, or call Dianne 1-800-252-9115.

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.   REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)  For information on the ALC designation call 1-800-441-5263, or visit the RLI Web site.

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 6,500 designees and 5,300 candidates principally in North America. CCIM Institute - Call 1-800-621-7027 or visit the CCIM Web site.

CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist

The CIPS network is comprised of 1,500 real estate professionals from 50 countries who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the "international" market. Whether traveling abroad to put deals together, assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS designees are consumers' best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.  Visit the CIPS Education Web site for more information.

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. 
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Contact Customer Service at 1-800-837-0706, Ext. 4405, or visit the IREM Web site.

CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager®

The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is recognized industry-wide as the measure of success in brokerage and real estate business management. The designation is awarded by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers to REALTORS® who have completed the Council's advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB designees consistently increase their level of industry knowledge, advance their earning and career potential, increase their firm's profitability and benefit from active involvement in our network of real estate professionals. The new CRB Designation Program now provides credit for management experience, higher education and previously earned NAR designations. Additional credits can be earned through the Council's management education programs delivered live or by Self Study on CD-ROM.  Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers For more information, contact CRB, call 800.621.8738, visit the CRB Web site, or call Dianne 1-800-252-9115.

CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist®

Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS® Designation and joining the organization that has served the country's top-producing 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.  Council of Residential Specialists  Contact Member Services at 1-800-462-8841, visit the CRS Web site or call Portland Metro Association of REALTORS® at 503-228-6595.

CRE, Counselor of Real Estate

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.  Counselors of Real Estate  Call 1-312-329-8427, or visit the CRE Web site.

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®.  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Call 1-800-874-6500 ext. 8393, visit the NAR Appraisal page or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #13.

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.  Oregon Association of REALTORS® offers this class twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.  Call Dianne 1-800-252-9115.

PMN, Performance Management Network

The Performance Management Network is a new REALTOR® designation that's built from the ground up to bring you the real-world skills, the know-how and the tools that will keep your business out front and on top of a lightning fast market. This designation will be unique to the REALTOR® family of designations, focusing on the idea that in order to enhance your business, you must enhance yourself. The curriculum will be driven by the following topics: negotiation, networking, organizational performance management, personal performance management and cultural awareness.  Women's Council of REALTORS®  Contact the WCR Education Dept., 1-800-245-8512 or visit the WCR Web site.

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.  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®  Contact Renee Holland, 1-312-329-8545. More information can be found at the Association Executives Audience page.

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®.  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®  Call 1-800-874-6500, ext. 8393 visit the NAR Appraisal page or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #13.

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 re-certification requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field.  Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®  Contact Membership at 202-449-8200, visit the SIOR Web site or call Fax-on-Demand at 402-351-9935 and request Document #11.

Certification Programs:

At Home with Diversity Certification

A ground-breaking professional educational initiative designed to provide America's real estate professionals with training and tools to expand their business as well as homeownership opportunities for more Americans.  AHWD certification relays to the public that those certified have been professionally trained in and are sensitive to a wide range of cultural issues, thus inviting a wider volume of business from a greater variety of cultures.  For more information on this course and its business principles, please visit the At Home With Diversity sub-site or contact Diversity, 202/383-1201.

e-PRO

e-PRO is a revolutionary new training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is the first major trade group to offer certification for online professionalism.  e-PRO is not about technology - it's about how you can leverage your most powerful asset, your people-skills, into doing more business on the Internet.

A certificate in e-PRO gives you:

• Exhaustive Internet Training
• Unique Competitive Advantage
• Professional Distinction

For more information on the e-PRO certification, visit the e-PRO Web site.

REPAsm, Real Estate Professional Assistant's

REPA is a comprehensive two-day certificate course that provides an intensive introduction to the real estate business and to the specific ways support staff can become valuable assets to their employers. Every administrative employee in the brokerage office, from listing secretary to the personal assistant, will benefit tremendously from this quick-start program.  For more information, visit The Real Estate Professional Assistant Web site.