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Designations
NAR Designations help the best and the most dedicated REALTORS
in the industry distinguish and brand themselves through specialized niche markets to nearly double their earning potential Everyone's familiar with what the letters M.D. and Ph.D. signify after someone's name, but sometimes the letters following a REALTORS's name are more difficult to discern. The designations and certifications listed here are awarded to REALTORS by the National Association of REALTORS or its affiliated groups after successfully completing courses in a specialized area of real estate-these letters demonstrate to the consumer that the holder has both experience and knowledge in a particular area of real estate. REALTORS pride themselves on their adherence to the REALTOR Code of Ethics, and those REALTORS who strive to attain professional designations and certifications demonstrate their commitment to professional development by "staying a step ahead" of the market's trends.
in the industry distinguish and brand themselves through specialized niche markets to nearly double their earning potential Everyone's familiar with what the letters M.D. and Ph.D. signify after someone's name, but sometimes the letters following a REALTORS's name are more difficult to discern. The designations and certifications listed here are awarded to REALTORS by the National Association of REALTORS or its affiliated groups after successfully completing courses in a specialized area of real estate-these letters demonstrate to the consumer that the holder has both experience and knowledge in a particular area of real estate. REALTORS pride themselves on their adherence to the REALTOR Code of Ethics, and those REALTORS who strive to attain professional designations and certifications demonstrate their commitment to professional development by "staying a step ahead" of the market's trends.
Some of these designations and certifications are offered online through through CAR. Click here to view the courses offered
e-PRO
The new e-PRO certification provides a roadmap to help you serve hyper-connected consumers of today and tomorrow. Course topics for Day 1 include the changing market, how to connect with consumers, the online conversation, and reputation management. Day 2 provides hands-on discovery of business tech tools, such as an e-strategy, mobile office, micro-blogging, rich media, and NAR resources. This course is Department of Real Estate (DRE) accredited for 7 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in Consumer Service. DRE Sponsor No. 0001
The new e-PRO
certification provides a roadmap to help you serve hyper-connected consumers of today and tomorrow. Course topics for Day 1 include the changing market, how to connect with consumers, the online conversation, and reputation management. Day 2 provides hands-on discovery of business tech tools, such as an e-strategy, mobile office, micro-blogging, rich media, and NAR resources. This course is Department of Real Estate (DRE) accredited for 7 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in Consumer Service. DRE Sponsor No. 0001
Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA): Real Estate Professional Education and Certification Program
C.A.R. Education along with AssetPlanUSA are pleased to present this unique HAFA education and certification program for REALTORS. With 45 pages of forms and guidelines, the new HAFA Program is critically important but complex. Don't miss your opportunity to be ahead of the curve in understanding HAFA and applying it to help distressed consumers. Grow your business by learning the ins and outs of a HAFA transaction, including details on the HAFA process, timelines and documents. Become a 'Certified HAFA Specialist' now!
C.A.R. Education along with AssetPlanUSA are pleased to present this unique HAFA education and certification program for REALTORS
. With 45 pages of forms and guidelines, the new HAFA Program is critically important but complex. Don't miss your opportunity to be ahead of the curve in understanding HAFA and applying it to help distressed consumers. Grow your business by learning the ins and outs of a HAFA transaction, including details on the HAFA process, timelines and documents. Become a 'Certified HAFA Specialist' now!
Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) Certification
For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new 'traditional' real estate transaction. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today's marketthey are critical. And while short sales and foreclosures are not for the faint of heart, agents with the proper tools and training can use these specialty areas to build their business for the long term.
For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new 'traditional' real estate transaction. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today's marketthey are critical. And while short sales and foreclosures are not for the faint of heart, agents with the proper tools and training can use these specialty areas to build their business for the long term.
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) Designation
An ABR designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who want to focus on working directly with buyer-clients. Learn how to successfully serve the buyer in today's buyer's market! The two-day core course, plus additional electives and experiential requirements constitute the ABR designation. Course material ranges from Offers and Negotiations to Fiduciary Responsibilities to Needs Assessments and Dual Agency Conflicts.
) DesignationAn ABR
designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who want to focus on working directly with buyer-clients. Learn how to successfully serve the buyer in today's buyer's market! The two-day core course, plus additional electives and experiential requirements constitute the ABR designation. Course material ranges from Offers and Negotiations to Fiduciary Responsibilities to Needs Assessments and Dual Agency Conflicts.
Green Designation
Become the green real estate resource for your community. Two days of live lecture, plus a six-hour elective completed online are required for this NAR designation. The core curriculum includes green building principles and practices, as well as regulatory issues. Learn the financial advantages of eco-friendly, energy efficient properties and how to market to the green consumer.
Become the green real estate resource for your community. Two days of live lecture, plus a six-hour elective completed online are required for this NAR designation. The core curriculum includes green building principles and practices, as well as regulatory issues. Learn the financial advantages of eco-friendly, energy efficient properties and how to market to the green consumer.
Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI)
The GRI designation is considered the foundation for all other advanced real estate designations. The education you receive in the GRI program is considered by many as the most comprehensive training program available today to REALTORS in the nation. The GRI program is designed to enhance REALTORS' knowledge of real estate marketing skills that will set you apart from the competition.
Institute (GRI)The GRI designation is considered the foundation for all other advanced real estate designations. The education you receive in the GRI program is considered by many as the most comprehensive training program available today to REALTORS
in the nation. The GRI program is designed to enhance REALTORS' knowledge of real estate marketing skills that will set you apart from the competition.
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Seniors Real Estate Specialists are REALTORS qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. By earning the SRES designation, you demonstrate the knowledge and expertise to counsel older clients through major financial lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.
(SRES)Seniors Real Estate Specialists
are REALTORS qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. By earning the SRES designation, you demonstrate the knowledge and expertise to counsel older clients through major financial lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.
Resort & Second-home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification
REALTORS who want to add resort and second-home market knowledge to their expertise should pursue this certification. Knowledgeably serve your clients and meet their needs in this potentially lucrative arena.
) CertificationREALTORS
who want to add resort and second-home market knowledge to their expertise should pursue this certification. Knowledgeably serve your clients and meet their needs in this potentially lucrative arena.
NAR's Family of Designations
REALTORS can get an edge on the competition and enhance their professional development by obtaining a designation. Whether specializing in a certain segment of the industry or broadening their general knowledge of the real estate brokerage business, a designation heightens REALTORS' authority and makes them more attractive to clients. The designations and certifications range from Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) to the e-PRO Certification and many more.
REALTORS
can get an edge on the competition and enhance their professional development by obtaining a designation. Whether specializing in a certain segment of the industry or broadening their general knowledge of the real estate brokerage business, a designation heightens REALTORS' authority and makes them more attractive to clients. The designations and certifications range from Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) to the e-PRO Certification and many more.
