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ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representative
The Real Estate Buyers' Agent Council is the largest association of real
estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation.
Many ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course,
passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.
Upcoming Classes:
December 7, 8 ,& 9, 2009 Scottsdale, AZ
This is a two-day course plus Elective Class
www.saaronline.com/calendar/showevent.php?id=1664
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Contact REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council)
Customer Service at 800/648-6224
rebac@realtors.org
www.rebac.net
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ABRM®, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager
Geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and managers who have or wish
to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice. Designees
have passed both the ABR® and ABRMSM course and provided
documentation of past management experience.
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Contact REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council)
Customer Service at 800/648-6224
rebac@realtors.org
www.rebac.net
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ALC, Accredited Land Consultant
ALCs are the recognized experts in land brokerage transactions involving
farms and ranches, undeveloped tracts of land, transitional and
development land, subdivision and wholesaling of lots, and site
selection and assemblage of land parcels.
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Contact the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)
800/441-5263
rli@realtors.org
www.rliland.com
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 CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member®
CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage,
leasing, asset management valuation and investment analysis.
Upcoming Classes:
October 26-30, 2009 Scottsdale, AZ
CI102 - Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
November 05-06, 2009 Tucson, AZ
CIINTR - Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis
CI103 - User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
December 04-09, 2009
Tucson, AZ
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Contact CCIM
800/621-7027
www.ccim.com
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 CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist
Many REALTORS® work with buyers and sellers from different
countries or cultures. CIPS designees have demonstrated their
international experience and participate in international programs offered by NAR.
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Call NAR's Fax-on-Demand and request document #406
800/354-2831
NARglobe@realtors.org
CIPS Information
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CPM®, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER®
CPM® members have the competitive edge in every area of
real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial
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Contact the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
800/837-0706, Ext. 4405
www.irem.org
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 CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is
recognized industry-wide as the symbol of excellence in brokerage
management and signifies a leader in the industry and the highest level
of professional achievement and recognition in the specialized field of
brokerage management.
Upcoming Classes:
Brokerage Liability: Develop a Comprehensive Risk Management Plan
October 27-28, 2009
AAR Classroom
Cost: $425
More Information
Registration link: www.regonline.com/BROKERU
(3 CRB electives)
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For more information, call the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers
800/621-8738
www.crb.com
Designation Requirements
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CRE, Counselor of Real Estate
The 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.
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Contact the Counselors
of Real Estate
312/329-8427
www.cre.org
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 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. The CRS Designation is awarded to experienced
REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling.
Upcoming Classes:
November 17, 2009 Scottsdale, AZ
RRS 1100 (1 day special elective credit)
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Contact the Council of Residential Specialists
800/462-8841
www.arizonacrs.com
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GAA, General Accredited Appraiser
Certified general appraisers wishing to increase their visibility
should consider pursuing the GAA designation which is awarded to
appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal
certification requirements and is supported by the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
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800/354-2397
www.narappraisalsource.com
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Green Designation
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Green Designation is the definition of green professionalism, excellence, and leadership for today’s real estate practitioners. Specifically designed to address the educational needs of practitioners in residential, commercial, and property management markets, this training program is a true cross-over designation and the only green designation recognized by NAR.
The Green REsource Council
Established by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Green REsource Council serves real estate professionals by providing comprehensive training and access to cutting-edge resources and tools as well as promoting green excellence, leadership, and consumer awareness within and across multiple real estate disciplines. Practitioners who complete the 3-day program are awarded NAR's Green Designation, the only green training program recognized by the NAR.
Upcoming Classes:
October 28, 29 & 30, 2009
NAR's GREEN Designation
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For information on the Green Designation, visit the Green Web site (at www.greenresourcecouncil.org) or email greendesignation@realtors.org
NAR’s Green Designation Core Course
February 25-26, 2009
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GRI, Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of
information for their practice participate in the REALTOR® Institute
program and earn the GRI designation.
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For more information, call NAR's
Fax-on-Demand line and request Document # 9
402/351-9935
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PMN, Performance Management Network
The LTG designation focuses on career improvement and individual goal
attainment, and provides recognition to professionals who excel in
career leadership through the dynamic combination of education and
experience.
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For more information, call the Women's Council of REALTORS®
Education Department
800/245-8512
wcr@wcr.org
www.wcr.org
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RAA, Residential Accredited Appraiser
Residential Accredited Appraiser is awarded to appraisers whose
education and experience exceed state appraisal certification
requirements and is supported by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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Call NARs Fax-on-Demand line and request Document # 13
402/351-9935
www.narappraisalsource.com
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RCE, REALTOR® Association Certified Executive
Association executives interested REALTOR® association management should pursue the RCE designation. AEs are recognized for
their specialized industry knowledge and their association achievements and experience.
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Contact Mary Oken at NAR
312/329-5972
loken@realtors.org
www.RCEonline.com
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SRES®, Senior Real Estate Specialist
The SRES® Designation program trains REALTORS® to profitably and
ethically serve the real estate needs of clients age 50+. Includes
first year membership in SRES Council and its umbrella of services.
November 18 & 19, 2009
Seniors Real Estate Specialists Designation Course - SRES®
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SRES Council
Call 800-500-4564
or visit the SRES website site
www.seniorsrealestate.com/sarec/
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SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
Individuals with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial
and office real estate brokerage. The Society's mandatory recertification
requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field.
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Contact SIOR
202/737.8763
www.sior.com
Or call Fax-on-Demand at and request Document # 11
404-351-9935
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Certification Programs
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At Home with Diversity Certification
AHWD certification relays to the public that those real estate
professionals 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.
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For more information
202/383-1201
diversity@realtors.org
Certification Overview
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e-Pro
ePro 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. ePro 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.
Agents with the ePro certification will demonstrate to the online
buying and selling consumer that they are Internet-enabled and trained
to help serve clients and customers in the online world of real estate
transactions.
This program is approved for 6 hours of general credit. Note: actual
completion time may be more than 6 hours, depending on your time
commitment and current knowledge.
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REPA
A comprehensive two-day certificate course for professional assistants
that provides an intensive introduction to the real estate business and
to the specific ways support staff can become valuable assets to their
employers.
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For more information
800/648-6224
repa@realtors.org
www.professional-assistant.com/
www.coursecalendar.com/designation_repa.html
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 Resort
& Second-Home Markets Certification
The RSPS is a new certification offered by NAR Resort for resort &
second-home REALTORS around the world. REALTORS specializing in resort
and second-home markets and interested in demonstrating their knowledge
and expertise should pursue the RSPS certification. The RSPS core
certification requirements include the NAR Resort & Second-Home Market
Course and the RLI Tax-Deferred (1031) Exchange Course. RSPS applicants
will also choose from nine different elective choices including courses
from the NAR Education Matrix and the NAR Resort Symposium held every 18
months.
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For more information
312/329-8393
www.realtor.org/resort
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Transnational Referral Certification
The goal of this certification offered by the National Association
of REALTORS® is to prepare real estate professionals to make and receive
compensated referrals using the Transnational Referral system developed
NAR and the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA).
Students will learn how to integrate international referrals, resulting
in increased income, into their business plans.
When you are involved in an international referral, as a referring or
receiving agent, the Transnational Referral Certification demonstrates
to other real estate professionals that you are well versed in the
procedures of the Transnational Referral system, have pledged to follow
a code of conduct in business dealings, and expect that compensation,
paid in a timely manner, will be an integral part of the transaction.
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www.realtor.org/cipshome.nsf/pages/trc
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