ABOUT NAR ABOUTITS INSTITUTES, SOCIETIES & COUNCILS AND NAR’S INSTITUTES, SOCIETIES & COUNCILS GRI Graduate, REALTOR® Institute®Designation National Association of REALTORS Contact GRi@REALTORS.org, 800-874-6500, x8264, or visit www.REALTOR.org/GRi The GRi designation is the cornerstone of REALTOR education. Earning the Graduate, REALTOR® institute (GRiSM) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth knowledge in the subject areas of technology, legal and regulatory issues, sales process and professional standards. ® NAR Family Certifications and Certificate Courses At Home with Diversity Certification Contact AHWD@REALTORS.org, 312-329-8393, or visit www.REALTOR.org/AHWD The multicultural population in the United States is growing rapidly, and learning to work effectively with this buyer market is more important than ever. The class is also an NAR-recognized certification, counts as an elective toward the CipS® designation, and the online course has been approved for CE credit in most states. PMN, Performance Management Network Women's Council of REALTORS® Contact education@wcr.org, 800-245-8512, or visit www.wcr.org The performance Management Network is a REALTOR® designation built from the ground up to bring you the real-world skills, the know-how, and the tools that will keep your business out front and on top of an evolving market. By becoming a pMN Designee, you’ll show your clients that you are committed to ongoing education and professional excellence, and you’ll show your colleagues that you understand and value the importance of a powerful network of business connections. BPOR, Broker Price Opinion Resource Certification Contact BpOR@REALTORS.org, 855-640-8862, or visit www.BpOR.org The real estate landscape is changing. BpOs (Broker price Opinions) and CMAs (Comparative Market Analysis) are in high demands, and this brings whole new revenue opportunities and ways to stand out in the market. Learn to take advantage of this growing trend, reduce risk, and provide professional and accurate BpOs and CMAs with the BpO Resource (BpOR) Certification. Upon earning the certification, eligible members may participate on a preferred provider panel to receive BpO orders. RAA, Residential Accredited Appraiser Designation National Association of REALTORS® Contact AppRAiSAL@REALTORS.org, 800-874-6500 x8268, or visit www.REALTOR.org/Appraisal Certified residential appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the RAA designation. The RAA designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®. e-PRO® Certification Contact epRO@REALTORS.org, 877-397-3132, or visit www.epRONAR.com NAR’s e-pRO® Certification program teaches you to use cutting-edge technologies and digital initiatives to link up with today’s savvy real estate consumer. Course topics for Day 1 include the changing market, creating an online presence and reputation management. Day 2 provides hands-on discovery of business tech tools, such as an e-strategy, micro-blogging and NAR resources. Students will be awarded the e-pRO® certification upon completion of both days. RCE, REALTOR® association Certified Executive National Association of REALTORS® Contact rholland@REALTORS.org, 312-329-8545, or visit www.REALTOR.org/RCE Association executives interested in demonstrating commitment to the field of REALTOR® association management should pursue the RCE designation. AEs are recognized for their specialized industry knowledge and their association achievements and experience. MRP, Military Relocation Professional Certification Contact MRp@REALTORS.org, 888-648-8321, or visit www.militaryrelocationpro.org When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful. NAR’s Military Relocation professional (MRp) certification educates REALTORS® about working with U.S. service members and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support. SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Designation SRES® Council Contact SRES@REALTORS.org, 800-500-4564, or visit www.seniorsrealestate.com The SRES® Designation program trains REALTORS® to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of the fastest growing market in real estate, clients age 50+. includes first year membership in SRES® Council and its umbrella of services. And the networking benefit, across North America, may be the single best reason to get connected right now. RSPS, Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Certification Contact 800-874-6500 x8268, or visit www.REALTOR.org/Resort Just about every market contains second-home properties, not just obvious resort areas. in addition to classic vacation homes, the second-home market also includes college housing and properties for investment purposes. The RSpS Certification provides the specialized skills and knowledge required to maximize the business opportunities the resort and second-home market presents. Visit www.REALTOR.org/Resort for more information. SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® Contact admin@sior.com, 202-449-8200, or visit www.sior.com With more than 3,000 members in more than 630 cities in 34 countries, SiOR represents today's most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists. The SiOR designation is a professional symbol of the highest level of knowledge, production, and ethics in the real estate industry. Real estate professionals who have earned the SiOR designation are recognized by corporate real estate executives, commercial real estate brokers, agents, lenders, and other real estate professionals as the most capable and experienced brokerage practitioners in any market. SFR®, Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification Contact SFR@REALTORS.org, 877-510-7855, or visit www.realtorsfr.org Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels, NAR’s SFR® certification gives you a framework for understanding how to: direct distressed sellers to finance, tax, and legal professionals; qualify sellers for short sales; develop a short-sale package; negotiate with lenders; tap into buyer demand; safeguard your commission; and more! REALTORS® with the SFR® certification can be a trusted resource for short sales and foreclosures. 7