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Real Estate Designations

Real Estate Designations and Certifications
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Introduction

The real estate industry is saturated with an abundance of real estate designations, certifications and membership accreditations. In some regards it appears that the industry has almost exhausted all standard three letter combinations.

This is largely due to the fact that real estate industry spans many different professions and occupations such as brokerage, appraisal, construction, inspection etc., as well as various functions such as sales, management, administration, etc. and over numerous types of real estate such as residential, commercial, agriculture, resorts, etc.

In each of these market segments or niches there are many Institutes, Associations, Councils and Societies resulting in various different designations and certifications. Although most have very specific rules governing the awarding of their accreditations, there is no consistency across the board and it is almost impossible to detail, compare or rank the different real estate designations and certifications.

The List

To the best of our knowledge there is no definitive list of all real estate designations across all real estate related industries, and neither does our list claim that honor. This list merely serves as an attempt by RealtyU® to create as comprehensive a resource as possible as a guideline and resource for our constituents – residential real estate agents and brokers – providing them with an easily accessible source to find, check and make sense of the alphabet soup of designations they come in contact with.

RealtyU®, the largest network of real estate schools and colleges in the country, educates and trains over 300,000 real estate professionals every year and does so over a large variety of real estate related fields. RealtyU® and/or its schools have strategic alliances with or licensing or training agreements to teach a number of the below listed courses – although there are many Institutes, Associations, Councils and Societies with which we have no relationship at all. This list is not intended to provide a benefit or preference to some and not others, rather it is merely a comprehensive alphabetical listing of related real estate designations.

What is the Focus?

The primary focus of this list is to serve the residential real estate agent industry. Depending upon the economy, the number of residential real estate agents may vary from year to year. However, as a rule of thumb, there are about 2 to 2.4 million agents that hold a real estate sales agent or broker license. It is widely accepted that 50 to 60% of this group (1 to 1.5 million) are agents that derive their primary income from the marketing and selling of real estate.

In 2005 the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) membership surpassed an all time record of 1,300,000 REALTORS®; representing approximately 80 to 90% of all active/full time real estate agents and brokers. Many of the industry’s most well known real estate designations such as CRS, GRI, ABR, etc., are awarded and managed by a Society that is part of the National Association of REALTORS®. However, there is also a growing number of sought after real estate designations such as SRES, QSC, CSA, etc., that are non-NAR designations and are awarded and managed by a variety of independent Societies.

How Many Designees Are There?

Across the entire real estate industry it is anyone’s guess as to how many designees there are for the various designations. Even just identifying the total number of residential real estate agents that hold a real estate designation is a very complex task. This is further complicated by the fact that many real estate agents hold more than one real estate designation thereby skewing the results.

With that said, it is estimated that about 300,000 real estate agents hold one or more of the top 30 real estate designations focusing on residential real estate. It is further estimated that these 300,000 professionals account for the lion's share of the 6+ million residential real estate transactions that take place every year. No accurate statistics are available but many believe that the 80/20 rule applies … 80% of the business is done by 20% of the agents and brokers. It is very likely the 20% is comprised largely by the same 300,000 holding designations.

Obviously, having a real estate designation does not guarantee that you will be successful. However, education gained by attending quality classes such as those represented by many of the real estate designation and certifications listed below clearly contributes significantly toward improving your skills, increasing your professionalism and usually results in an increase in your income.

Here We Go

The following is an alphabetical listing of the major real estate associations, institutes, councils and societies serving the industry today.

AAC - Accredited Agricultural Consultant You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org	Designation Has No Logo
ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative This real estate designation is geared to real estate agents who wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice. This designation is managed by: Real Estate Agent Buyer's Council http://www.rebac.net/
ABRM - Accredited Buyer Representative Manager This real estate designation is geared to real estate brokers, owners and managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice. This designation is managed by: Real Estate Agent Buyer's Council http://www.rebac.net
AFM - Accredited Farm Manager You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org	Designation Has No Logo
AHWD - At Home with Diversity This certification is geared toward increasing an agent’s sensitivity towards a wide range of cultural issues, thus inviting a wider volume of business from a greater variety of cultures.
ALC - Accredited Land Consultant This real estate designation is geared to individuals that specialize in land brokerage transactions such as farms and ranches; undeveloped tracts of land; transitional and development land; subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and site selection and assemblage of land parcels. This designation is managed by: REALTORS® Land Institute http://www.rliland.com
ALHS - Accredited Luxury Home Specialist This real estate designation is awarded to agents that have completed advanced training and work in the field of selling luxury homes. This designation is managed by: The Luxury Home Council http://www.luxuryhomecouncil.com
APREP - Appraisal Real Estate Professional This real estate designation is awarded to real estate agents upon completion of a certified appraisal course that deals with the fundamentals of real estate appraisals and valuations. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
ARA - Accredited Rural Appraiser You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org	Designation Has No Logo
AREP® - Accredited Real Estate Professional Awarded to real estate agents that have completed an introductory course that deals with the fundamentals of getting your real estate business up and running. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
ARM - Accredited Residential Manager This real estate certification reflects today's management practices and new ideas. This certification is managed by: The Institute of Real Estate Management http://www.irem.org	Designation Has No Logo
ASA - Accredited Senior Appraiser Accreditation is based on appraisal education, experience, intensive written examinations and submission of acceptable appraisal reports. This certification is managed by: The American Society of Appraisers http://www.appraisers.org
ASR - Accredited Seller Representative This designation is geared towards improving the skills of real estate professionals regarding listings and working with sellers. This designation is managed by: Accredited Seller Agency Council http://www.selleragency.com
C-CREC - Consumer Certified Real Estate Consultant. This real estate designation is geared toward helping professionals focus on what consumers want from today's real estate professionals, not just what the industry has to offer. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Real Estate Consultants http://www.narec.com
CAM - Certified Apartment Manager. Nationally recognized education program for people who own or manage rental property. This certification is managed by: The National Apartment Association http://www.naahq.org
CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member. This real estate designation is geared to experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and investment analysis (includes over 6,500 designees). This designation is managed by: The CCIM Institute http://www.ccim.com
CCREA - Certified Commercial Real Estate Appraiser. A designation for state certified general real property appraisers. This certification is managed by: The National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. http://iami.org	Designation Has No Logo
CFS - Certified Financial Specialist. This real estate designation is geared toward residential financing principles, techniques and programs developed by the Residential Financing Council. This designation is managed by: The Residential Financing Council http://www.rfcouncil.com
CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist. This real estate designation is geared to professionals that have demonstrated their international experience and participate in international programs offered by NAR. This designation is managed by: The National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org
CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. This real estate designation is geared to position you as an expert for affluent buyers and sellers. This designation is managed by: The Certified Luxury Home Marketing http://www.luxuryhomemarketing.com
CLP - Certified Leasing Professional. The Certified Leasing Professional (CLP) curriculum includes an overview of multifamily leasing and sales skills. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
CMP -Certified New Home Marketing Professional. Mid-level designation for Institute of Residential Marketing students who have completed their marketing courses. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
CMREP - Career Management Real Estate Professional. This real estate designation is earned after completion of an approved course that helps agents plan, build and manage a successful long term real estate career. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
CPM - Certified Property Manager. Real estate management skills through educational offerings, leading in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial. This designation is managed by: The Institute of Real Estate Management http://www.irem.org
CRB - Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager. This real estate designation is geared toward real estate professionals that consistently increase their level of industry knowledge and increase their firm's profitability. This designation is managed by: The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers http://www.CRB.com
CRE - Counselor of Real Estate. The Counselors of Real Estate is a professional membership organization for real estate advisors who have been recognized by their peers and clients for their high level knowledge, experience, and integrity. All members of the organization hold the CRE designation, which is bestowed by invitation only. http://www.cre.org
CREA - Certified Real Estate Appraiser. A designation for state certified general real property appraisers. This certification is managed by: The National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. http://www.iami.org	Designation Has No Logo
CREP - Commercial Real Estate Professionals Society Awarded to real estate agents that have completed a certified commercial course that deals with the fundamentals of conducting commercial real estate transactions. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
CRP - Certified Relocation Professional. This real estate designation is geared toward professionals who have demonstrated a minimum of two years' experience dealing with relocation issues. This designation is managed by: The Employee Relocation Council http://www.erc.org
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist. This real estate designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling. This designation is managed by: The Council of Residential Specialists http://www.crs.com
CSP - Certified New Home Sales Professional. Designed for specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional image, increase their marketability in the home building industry, and sell more homes. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
E-PRO Not a designation but a certification presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. http://www.eproinfo.com
EBA - Exclusive Buyer Agent. Frequently mistaken as a designation but rather depicts membership in The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents. http://www.naeba.com	Designation Has No Logo
EREP - e-Business Real Estate Professional. This real estate designation is awarded for the completion of a certified course covering the effective utilization of Technology, the Internet and e-Commerce in the real estate industry. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
GAA - General Accredited Appraiser. This real estate designation is geared toward appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the NAR. This designation is managed by: The National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org
GRI - Graduate REALTOR Institute. This real estate designation is geared towards REALTORS® that are involved in residential real estate and desire a solid base of information for their practice. This designation is managed by: The National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org
HIREP - Home Inspection Real Estate Professional. Awarded to real estate agents upon completion of a certified home inspection course that deals with the fundamentals of the home inspection process. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
MAI The MAI membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties, and who advise clients on real estate investment decisions. http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
MCSP - Master Certified New Home Sales Professional. This designation acknowledges the continued educational achievements of graduates of the Certified New Home Specialist program. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
MFLA - Master Farm and Land Appraiser. Granted upon presentation of evidence of extensive practical experience in real estate appraisal, completion of classroom study and testing. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Master Appraisers (NAMA) http://www.masterappraisers.org	Designation Has No Logo
MIRM - Member, Institute of Residential Marketing. The top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
MREP - Mortgage Real Estate Professional. This real estate designation is awarded to real estate agents upon completion of a certified mortgage or finance course that incorporates the fundamentals of the lending process. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
PMN - Performance Management Network. Geared 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 lighting-fast market. This designation is managed by: The Women’s Council of REALTORS® http://www.wcr.org
QSC - Quality Service Certification. This certification is for sales professionals willing to be held to a standard, which requires accountability, reliability and consistency - the ongoing delivery of quality service on each transaction. This designation is managed by: Quality Service Certification http://www.QualityCertified.org
RAA - Residential Accredited Appraiser. This real estate designation is geared toward appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification. This designation is managed by: National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org
RAM - Registered in Apartment Management. RAM is a designation program offered to property management professionals. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
RECS - Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist. This certification is geared to let clients know of your proficiency in serving the public with recognized skills for utilizing CyberSpace marketing programs and for effectively adopting special technology and networking systems. This designation is managed by: Real Estate CyberSpace Society http://www.recyber.com
REPA - Real Estate Professional Assistant. This certification is geared to provide an intensive introduction to the real estate business and to the specific ways support staff can become valuable assets to their employers. This designation is managed by: National Association of REALTORS® http://www.professional-assistant.com
RPRA - Real Property Review Appraiser. You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org	Designation Has No Logo
RREP - Referral Real Estate Professional. This real estate designation is awarded to licensed, but non active, agents of the Real Estate Referral Network that wish to remain involved in real estate sales through referrals. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
SHS - Senior Housing Specialist. Not a designation but a certification that meets the academic requirements for the SRES designation. This designation is managed by: RealtyU http://www.realtyurealestateschools.com
SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. This real estate designation is geared towards Realtors® in industrial and office real estate brokerage. This designation is managed by: Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® http://www.sior.com
SRA The SRA professional membership designation is held by real estate solutions providers who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property. http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist. This real estate designation is geared toward REALTORS® that help seniors make wise decisions concerning selling the family home, buying rental property or managing the capital gains and tax implications of owning real estate. This designation is managed by: the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council http://www.seniorsrealestate.com
SRPA The SRPA membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of property. http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
SRS - Seller Representative Specialist This designation is geared toward proving the skills of real estate professionals regarding listings and working with sellers. This designation is managed by: The SRS Council http://www.SRSCouncil.com
TRC - Transnational Referral Certification. This certification is to prepare agents to use the Transnational Referral system developed by the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations—ICREA. This designation is managed by: National Association of REALTORS®
AAC - Accredited Agricultural Consultant You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org	Designation Has No Logo
ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative This real estate designation is geared to real estate agents who wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice. This designation is managed by: Real Estate Agent Buyer's Council http://www.rebac.net/
ABRM - Accredited Buyer Representative Manager This real estate designation is geared to real estate brokers, owners and managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice. This designation is managed by: Real Estate Agent Buyer's Council http://www.rebac.net
AFM - Accredited Farm Manager You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org	Designation Has No Logo
AHWD - At Home with Diversity This certification is geared toward increasing an agent’s sensitivity towards a wide range of cultural issues, thus inviting a wider volume of business from a greater variety of cultures.
ALC - Accredited Land Consultant This real estate designation is geared to individuals that specialize in land brokerage transactions such as farms and ranches; undeveloped tracts of land; transitional and development land; subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and site selection and assemblage of land parcels. This designation is managed by: REALTORS® Land Institute http://www.rliland.com
ALHS - Accredited Luxury Home Specialist This real estate designation is awarded to agents that have completed advanced training and work in the field of selling luxury homes. This designation is managed by: The Luxury Home Council http://www.luxuryhomecouncil.com
APREP - Appraisal Real Estate Professional This real estate designation is awarded to real estate agents upon completion of a certified appraisal course that deals with the fundamentals of real estate appraisals and valuations. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
ARA - Accredited Rural Appraiser You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org	Designation Has No Logo
AREP® - Accredited Real Estate Professional Awarded to real estate agents that have completed an introductory course that deals with the fundamentals of getting your real estate business up and running. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
ARM - Accredited Residential Manager This real estate certification reflects today's management practices and new ideas. This certification is managed by: The Institute of Real Estate Management http://www.irem.org	Designation Has No Logo
ASA - Accredited Senior Appraiser Accreditation is based on appraisal education, experience, intensive written examinations and submission of acceptable appraisal reports. This certification is managed by: The American Society of Appraisers http://www.appraisers.org
ASR - Accredited Seller Representative This designation is geared towards improving the skills of real estate professionals regarding listings and working with sellers. This designation is managed by: Accredited Seller Agency Council http://www.selleragency.com
C-CREC - Consumer Certified Real Estate Consultant. This real estate designation is geared toward helping professionals focus on what consumers want from today's real estate professionals, not just what the industry has to offer. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Real Estate Consultants http://www.narec.com
CAM - Certified Apartment Manager. Nationally recognized education program for people who own or manage rental property. This certification is managed by: The National Apartment Association http://www.naahq.org
CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member. This real estate designation is geared to experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and investment analysis (includes over 6,500 designees). This designation is managed by: The CCIM Institute http://www.ccim.com
CCREA - Certified Commercial Real Estate Appraiser. A designation for state certified general real property appraisers. This certification is managed by: The National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. http://iami.org	Designation Has No Logo
CFS - Certified Financial Specialist. This real estate designation is geared toward residential financing principles, techniques and programs developed by the Residential Financing Council. This designation is managed by: The Residential Financing Council http://www.rfcouncil.com
CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist. This real estate designation is geared to professionals that have demonstrated their international experience and participate in international programs offered by NAR. This designation is managed by: The National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org
CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. This real estate designation is geared to position you as an expert for affluent buyers and sellers. This designation is managed by: The Certified Luxury Home Marketing http://www.luxuryhomemarketing.com
CLP - Certified Leasing Professional. The Certified Leasing Professional (CLP) curriculum includes an overview of multifamily leasing and sales skills. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
CMP -Certified New Home Marketing Professional. Mid-level designation for Institute of Residential Marketing students who have completed their marketing courses. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
CMREP - Career Management Real Estate Professional. This real estate designation is earned after completion of an approved course that helps agents plan, build and manage a successful long term real estate career. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
CPM - Certified Property Manager. Real estate management skills through educational offerings, leading in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial. This designation is managed by: The Institute of Real Estate Management http://www.irem.org
CRB - Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager. This real estate designation is geared toward real estate professionals that consistently increase their level of industry knowledge and increase their firm's profitability. This designation is managed by: The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers http://www.CRB.com
CRE - Counselor of Real Estate. The Counselors of Real Estate is a professional membership organization for real estate advisors who have been recognized by their peers and clients for their high level knowledge, experience, and integrity. All members of the organization hold the CRE designation, which is bestowed by invitation only. http://www.cre.org
CREA - Certified Real Estate Appraiser. A designation for state certified general real property appraisers. This certification is managed by: The National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. http://www.iami.org	Designation Has No Logo
CREP - Commercial Real Estate Professionals Society Awarded to real estate agents that have completed a certified commercial course that deals with the fundamentals of conducting commercial real estate transactions. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
CRP - Certified Relocation Professional. This real estate designation is geared toward professionals who have demonstrated a minimum of two years' experience dealing with relocation issues. This designation is managed by: The Employee Relocation Council http://www.erc.org
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist. This real estate designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling. This designation is managed by: The Council of Residential Specialists http://www.crs.com
CSP - Certified New Home Sales Professional. Designed for specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional image, increase their marketability in the home building industry, and sell more homes. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
E-PRO Not a designation but a certification presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. http://www.eproinfo.com
EBA - Exclusive Buyer Agent. Frequently mistaken as a designation but rather depicts membership in The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents. http://www.naeba.com	Designation Has No Logo
EREP - e-Business Real Estate Professional. This real estate designation is awarded for the completion of a certified course covering the effective utilization of Technology, the Internet and e-Commerce in the real estate industry. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
GAA - General Accredited Appraiser. This real estate designation is geared toward appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the NAR. This designation is managed by: The National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org
GRI - Graduate REALTOR Institute. This real estate designation is geared towards REALTORS® that are involved in residential real estate and desire a solid base of information for their practice. This designation is managed by: The National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org
HIREP - Home Inspection Real Estate Professional. Awarded to real estate agents upon completion of a certified home inspection course that deals with the fundamentals of the home inspection process. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
MAI The MAI membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties, and who advise clients on real estate investment decisions. http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
MCSP - Master Certified New Home Sales Professional. This designation acknowledges the continued educational achievements of graduates of the Certified New Home Specialist program. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
MFLA - Master Farm and Land Appraiser. Granted upon presentation of evidence of extensive practical experience in real estate appraisal, completion of classroom study and testing. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Master Appraisers (NAMA) http://www.masterappraisers.org	Designation Has No Logo
MIRM - Member, Institute of Residential Marketing. The top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
MREP - Mortgage Real Estate Professional. This real estate designation is awarded to real estate agents upon completion of a certified mortgage or finance course that incorporates the fundamentals of the lending process. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
PMN - Performance Management Network. Geared 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 lighting-fast market. This designation is managed by: The Women’s Council of REALTORS® http://www.wcr.org
QSC - Quality Service Certification. This certification is for sales professionals willing to be held to a standard, which requires accountability, reliability and consistency - the ongoing delivery of quality service on each transaction. This designation is managed by: Quality Service Certification http://www.QualityCertified.org
RAA - Residential Accredited Appraiser. This real estate designation is geared toward appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification. This designation is managed by: National Association of REALTORS® http://www.realtor.org
RAM - Registered in Apartment Management. RAM is a designation program offered to property management professionals. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders http://www.nahb.org
RECS - Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist. This certification is geared to let clients know of your proficiency in serving the public with recognized skills for utilizing CyberSpace marketing programs and for effectively adopting special technology and networking systems. This designation is managed by: Real Estate CyberSpace Society http://www.recyber.com
REPA - Real Estate Professional Assistant. This certification is geared to provide an intensive introduction to the real estate business and to the specific ways support staff can become valuable assets to their employers. This designation is managed by: National Association of REALTORS® http://www.professional-assistant.com
RPRA - Real Property Review Appraiser. You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers http://www.asfmra.org	Designation Has No Logo
RREP - Referral Real Estate Professional. This real estate designation is awarded to licensed, but non active, agents of the Real Estate Referral Network that wish to remain involved in real estate sales through referrals. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com
SHS - Senior Housing Specialist. Not a designation but a certification that meets the academic requirements for the SRES designation. This designation is managed by: RealtyU http://www.realtyurealestateschools.com
SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. This real estate designation is geared towards Realtors® in industrial and office real estate brokerage. This designation is managed by: Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® http://www.sior.com
SRA The SRA professional membership designation is held by real estate solutions providers who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential real property. http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist. This real estate designation is geared toward REALTORS® that help seniors make wise decisions concerning selling the family home, buying rental property or managing the capital gains and tax implications of owning real estate. This designation is managed by: the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council http://www.seniorsrealestate.com
SRPA The SRPA membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of property. http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
SRS - Seller Representative Specialist This designation is geared toward proving the skills of real estate professionals regarding listings and working with sellers. This designation is managed by: The SRS Council http://www.SRSCouncil.com
TRC - Transnational Referral Certification. This certification is to prepare agents to use the Transnational Referral system developed by the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations—ICREA. This designation is managed by: National Association of REALTORS®

Disclaimer

While great care and research was undertaken to provide accurate and current information, the previous list is only intended as an overview of real estate Associations Institutes, Councils and Societies and does do not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation of any of the Real Estate Associations, Real Estate Institutes, Real Estate Councils and Real Estate Societies. RealtyU®, its management, affiliated schools and instructors disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk (financial, personal or otherwise) that may be claimed or incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, resulting from becoming involved with or a member of any of the Real Estate Associations, Institutes, Councils and/or Societies.

References to any Real Estate Association, Institute, Council or Society or absence of reference was not intend to harm, place at a disadvantage or in any other way promote, benefit or negatively affect any organization. Some of the names of the Associations, Institutes, Councils and Societies may be registered or pending trademarks and although it has not been possible to identify each accordingly, this list does not in any way seek to challenge or dilute any of these marks. Upon written request from each owner, RealtyU® will amend any identification of their mark to comply with their respective requirements. To add, correct or update the name, logo or contact information of any Real Estate Association, Real Estate Institute, Real Estate Council and/or Real Estate Society please send an email to Tom Mitchell at Mitchell@RealtyU.com

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