Real Estate Designations

Posted at 1:00 PM, Jan. 23, 2006

Have you ever wondered what all those letters mean behind the Realtors name when a Realtor gives you his or his business card?  The more letters you see after a name the more education that Realtor has.  Look for a Realtor who can prove their education.  Designations available to Realtors by the National Assocation of Realtors®:

ABR, Accredited Buyers Agent - has taken 16 hours of education to learn the ins and outs of working as the buyers agent.

ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager - for real estate firm brokers, owners and managers wishing to incorporate buyer representation.

CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member® - recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation and investment analysis.

CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist - ensures you are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.

CPM, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER® - Acquire valuable real estate management skills through educational offerings leading to the CPM® designation.

CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager - recognized industry-wide as the measure of success in brokerage and real estate business management.

CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist® - The CRS® Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling, and meet rigorous production requirements

CRE, Counselor of Real Estate – 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. Membership is by invitation only.

GRI, Graduate, Realtors Institute - the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.

PMN, Performance Management Network - negotiating strategies and tactics, networking and referrals, business planning & systems, personal performance management and cultural differences in buying and selling.

NAR CERTIFICATIONS:

e-PRO, Internet Certified Professional REALTOR - a revolutionary 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.

AWHD, At Home with Diversity Certification - relays to the public that those certified have been professionally trained in and are sensitive to a wide range of cultural issues.

SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialist – has specific training in meeting the wants and needs of the senior community.