ABOUTABOUTAND ITS INSTITUTES, SOCIETIES & COUNCILS NAR NAR’S INSTITUTES, SOCIETIES & COUNCILS CIPS®, Certified International Property Specialist Contact CipS@REALTORS.org, 800-874-6500 x8369, or visit www.REALTOR.org/Global/CipS As foreign investment continues to surge, knowledge and preparation are key to growing your business with this lucrative buyer group. Earning the Certified international property Specialist (CipS®) designation provides the foundation you need to minimize risk and maximize potential. Designees are instantly aligned with an influential network of elite international professionals who refer business to each other. The National Association of REALTORS® and its affiliated institutes, societies, and councils provide a wide-ranging menu of programs and services to assist members in increasing skills, productivity, and knowledge. REALTOR® Family Designations ABR®, Accredited Buyer’s Representative Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council ( REBAC) Contact REBAC@REALTORS.org, 800-648-6224, or visit www.REBAC.net Becoming skilled at buyer representation will help REALTORS® change the way they do business and cater to clients at every stage in the home buying process. An Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) will gain a unique understanding of home buyers’ needs and how to best serve them, specialized information to stay on top of home buying issues and trends, and exclusive resources to share with your clients and give you even more of a competitive edge. CPM®, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER® ® Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ) Contact custserv@irem.org, 800-837-0706, or visit www.irem.org Acquire valuable real estate management skills through educational offerings leading to the CpM® designation. CpM® Members have the competitive edge in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial. CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) Contact info@crb.com, 800-621-8738, or visit www.crb.com The CRB Council has been enhancing the productivity and profitability of managers, owners, brokers, and team leaders since 1968. We provide the tools you need to reinforce your professional development and sharpen your competitive edge. The median gross personal income of a CRB designee is 57% more than their REALTOR® colleagues without the designation. ACoM, ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL MANAGER ® Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ) Contact custserv@irem.org, 800-837-0706, or visit www.irem.org The ACCREDiTED COMMERCiAL MANAGER certification is for commercial site managers of mid-size office buildings, retail properties, industrial, and other commercial properties. ALC, Accredited Land Consultant REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) Contact RLi@REALTORS.org, 800-441-5263, or visit www.rliland.com Accredited Land Consultants (ALCs) of the REALTORS® Land institute are the most trusted, accomplished, experienced, knowledgeable, and highest performing experts in the business of land. Achieving the ALC designation requires commitment to professionalism and completion of best-in-class professional development coursework. CRE®, Counselor of Real Estate The Counselors of Real Estate® Contact info@cre.org, 312-329-8427 or visit www.cre.org A Counselor of Real Estate (or CRE®) is a member of The Counselors of Real Estate®, an international group of recognized professionals who provide intelligent, unbiased and trusted advice on real property and land-related matters. Only 1,100 people in the world hold the CRE® credential. Membership is by invitation only. CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist® Council of Residential Specialists Contact CRSHelp@crs.com, 800-462-8841, or visit www.crs.com Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS® Designation and joining the organization that has served top-producing residential sales agents since 1977. The more than 28,000 CRS® Designees benefit from nationwide referral opportunities, a professional image that attracts customers and sales and marketing support. The CRS® Designation is awarded to REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling and meet rigorous production requirements. AMO®, ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION® Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) Contact custserv@irem.org, 800-837-0706, or visit www.irem.org The AMO® accreditation is awarded to real estate management firms that have demonstrated the highest level of professional competence. This credential is considered in the industry as the true mark of distinction for a real estate management firm. ARM®, ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER® Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) Contact custserv@irem.org, 800-837-0706, or visit www.irem.org The ARM® certification is for managers of residential portfolios, including conventional apartments, federally assisted housing, public housing, condominiums, university housing, homeowners’ associations, and manufactured home communities. ARM® certified professionals are highly regarded specialists in residential real estate management. GAA, General Accredited Appraiser®Designation National Association of REALTORS Contact AppRAiSAL@REALTORS.org, 800-874-6500 x8268, or visit www.REALTOR.org/Appraisal Certified general appraisers who wish to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the GAA Designation. The GAA Designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®. CCIM INSTITUTE Contact info@ccim.com, 800-621-7027, or visit www.ccim.com CCiMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation, and investment analysis. The CCiM business network is comprised of more than 9,000 CCiM Designees and more than 3,500 Candidate members in North America, Asia, and Europe. CCiMs are backed by the industry’s most respected education program, as well as superior technology 6 products and business resources. NAR's Green Designation Green REsource Council Contact greendesignation@REALTORS.org, 800-498-9422, or visit www.GreenREsourceCouncil.org Help your clients distinguish fact from fiction, and make educated decisions about the value of green. Consumer interest in the cost-savings associated with green homes is shaping the real estate market. Find live courses near you, or take them online. NAR's Green Designation is an 18-hour program that outlines sustainability basics, rating systems, green building science, and practical business applications. Green your practice, and your bottom line.