| Area | Certification/Description | Designation | Logo/Site | Annual Fee $ | Initial Registration
+ Courses |
Residential/ Commercial
Real Estate | Realtor &
REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA)
| Realtor |  | $695.00 | |
Mortgage
Broker | Advise and Broker Financial Home and Real Estate Transactions | Broker | | $295.00 | S.A.F.E. |
| Commercial | Certified Commercial Investment Members | CCIM |  | $495 Prorated Jan. 1 | 800-621-7027 CCIM 101 |
Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®:
Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage. SIOR's network includes more than 2,800 members in 480 cities in 20 countries on six continents. The Society's mandatory re-certification requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field |
| SIOR | | Annual Membership
USA - $1050
Canada - $1050
Other Countries - $500 + Application Fee $125 for all
One-Time New Member Initiation Fee $725 ( USA & Canada only) | Membership Entrance Exam $750 (taken in lieu of coursework to fulfill the educational requirement |
| International | Certified International Property Specialist: The Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS Network) is the specialty membership group for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®. | CIPS |  | $220 Annual CIPS Network membership dues are for both candidates and designees in the US. | | $225 is required with your application by October 1 |
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International Real Estate for Local Markets (two days) is a required prerequisite Realtor University. NAR Customer Service at 800/874-6500, e-mail NAR International or visit the CIPS Education |
 | Transnational Referral System Certification by
ICREA: International Consortium of Real Estate Associations | TRC | 
by ICREA
| US$99 registration fee
, | Course:Transnational Referral System participant, go to www.WorldProperties.com. There are no continuing education or recertification requirements. As long as you maintain membership in an ICREA member association |
| Residential | Council of Residential Specialist | CRS |  | | |
| Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, Inc. | Accredited Buyer Representative, ABR® | 
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Membership in REBAC | Exan + 80 % passing grade. Five completed transactions in which you acted solely as a buyer representative | www.REBAC.netCourses delivered online via REALTOR® University: 1. Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®), two-day
2. Electives:
e-Buyer, Innovative Marketing Techniques for Buyers Representatives |
Accredited Buyer Representative Manager:ABRMsm:Designation for real estate brokers, owners and office managers playing an essential role in delivering top-quality buyer-representation skills to homebuyers, |  |
Membership in REBAC | A minimum of 25 real estate transactions that involved a buyer’s agent or have had more than two years of oversight experience | 1 Day Accredited Buyer Representative Manager (ABRMSM) + 2 day Accredited Course/Electives: Successful Buyer Representative in New Home Sales. Successful Relocation Representation |
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| Technical | ePro:
is a revolutionary training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. Is not just about technology - it's about how you can leverage your most powerful asset, your people-skills, into doing more business on the Internet. | ePro |  | | |
| Construction | Residential Construction Certified | RCC |  | | $249.00
www.sellnewhomes.com800-428-1112 |
| Certified New Home Specialist | CNHS |  | | $399
www.sellnewhomes.com |
| Land | ALC, Accredited Land Consultant
ALC’s are the recognized experts in land brokerage transactions of five specialized types: (1) farms and ranches; (2) undeveloped tracts of land; (3) transitional and development land; (4) subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and (5) site selection and assemblage of land parcels. Acquire valuable skills through educational offerings leading to the ALC designation. |
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| REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) |
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| Management | CPM, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER®
CPM® members have the competitive edge in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial. |
| | Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) | | | Contact Customer Service at 800/837-0706, ext. 4650 or visit the IREM Web site. |
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CRE, Counselor of Real Estate
The Counselor of Real Estate – or CRE – is 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. |
| | | | Counselors of Real EstateCall 312/329-8427 or visit the CRE Web site. |
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GRI Graduate REALTOR® Institute:
Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice will want to participate in the REALTOR® Institute program and earn the GRI designation. |
| | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® |
| | | Contact your State REALTOR® Association for course dates and locations or go to the listing of State REALTOR® Associations available here. NAR maintains a clearinghouse of information for individuals interested in the GRI program. For more information, visit the new GRI site |
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RCE, REALTOR® Certified Executive:
Association of 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. |
| | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® | | Contact Renee Holland, 312/329-8545. More information can be found at the Association Executives Homepage |
| Seniors | SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist:
The SRES® Designation program trains REALTORS® to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of clients age 50+. Includes first year membership in SRES Council and its umbrella of services. |
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| 2nd Home | Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Certification:
RSPS certification is offered by NAR Resort for resort and second-home professionals around the world. REALTORS® specializing in resort and second-home markets and interested in demonstrating their knowledge and expertise should pursue the RSPS certification. |
|  | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® | | NAR Resort 312/329-8393, or visit the NAR Resort Web site.The RSPS core certification requirements include the NAR Resort & Second-Home Market Course and the RLI Tax-Deferred (1031) Exchange Course. RSPS applicants will also choose from nine different elective choices including courses from the NAR Education Matrix and the NAR Resort Symposium held every 18 months. |
| Green | Green Designation:
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Green Designation is the definition of green professionalism, excellence, and leadership for today’s real estate practitioners. Specifically designed to address the educational needs of practitioners in residential, commercial, and property management markets, this training program is a true cross-over designation and the only green designation recognized by NAR. |
|  | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® | Practitioners who complete the 3-day program are awarded NAR's Green Designation, the only green training program recognized by the NAR. | |
| Appraisers | Residential Accredited Appraiser:
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 |
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