Designations

With the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and its nine Institutes, Societies and Councils you have the opportunity to earn valuable certifications and designations that can:

- Increase your income*
- Build your skills to provide specialized expertise
- Add prestige to enhance your professional image
- Increase your marketability, proficiency and productivity

Find out more about the official NAR family of designation and certifications at www.REALTOR.org/education. Or download a NAR designation fact sheet.

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Official NAR-Endorsed Certifications
  At Home with Diversity®, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,  1-202-383-1201  1-202-383-1201 , www.REALTOR.org/diversity
  REALTOR e-PRO®, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, www.eProNAR.com
  REPASM, Real Estate Professional Assistant,  1-800-648-6224  1-800-648-6224 , www.professional-assistant.com

 


Official NAR-Endorsed Designations


 
  ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representative, REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council),  1-800-648-6224  1-800-648-6224 , www.REBAC.net
  ABRMSM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager, REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council),  1-800-648-6224  1-800-648-6224 , www.REBAC.net
  ALCSM, Accredited Land Consultant, REALTORS® Land Institute (RLISM),  1-800-441-LAND  1-800-441-LAND (5263), www.rliland.com
  CCIMSM, Certified Commercial Investment Member, CCIM Institute,
 1-800-621-7027  1-800-621-7027 , www.ccim.com
  CIPS®, Certified International Property Specialist, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,  1-800-874-6500  1-800-874-6500 , ext. 8412, www.REALTOR.org/international
  CPM®, Certified Property Manager, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®),  1-800-837-0706  1-800-837-0706 , ext. 4650, www.irem.org
  CRBSM, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager, Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers,  1-800-621-8738  1-800-621-8738 , www.CRB.com
  CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist, Council of Residential Specialists,  1-800-462-8841  1-800-462-8841 , www.crs.com
  CRE®, Counselor of Real Estate, The Counselors of Real Estate,
 1-312-329-8427  1-312-329-8427 , www.cre.org
  GAASM, General Accredited Appraiser, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,  1-800-874-6500  1-800-874-6500 , ext. 8393, www.REALTOR.org/appraisal
  GRISM, Graduate, REALTOR® Institute, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,  1-312-329-3278  1-312-329-3278 , www.REALTOR.org/gri
  PMNSM, Performance Management Network, Women's Council of REALTORS®,  1-800-245-8512  1-800-245-8512 , www.WCR.org
  RCESM, REALTOR® Association Certified Executive, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,  1-312-329-8545  1-312-329-8545 , www.REALTOR.org/rce
  RAASM, Residential Accredited Appraiser, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®,  1-800-874-6500  1-800-874-6500 , ext. 8393, www.REALTOR.org/appraisal
  SIOR®, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®,  1-202-449-8200  1-202-449-8200 , www.sior.com

* Compiled from data from the 2003 NAR Member Profile. The median gross income for brokers with a designation is $21,800 more than brokers without. The median gross income for agents with a designation is $33,200 more than agents without.