ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative With over 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 30,000 ABR designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.

REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council) Contact REBAC, 1-800-648-6224, or visit the REBAC Web site.

ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager Geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice, designees have taken and passed both the ABR and ABRMSM course and provided documentation of past management experience.

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.

REALTORS Land Institute (RLI) For information on the ALC designation call 1-800-441-5263, visit the RLI Web site,
e-mail RLI or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #1.

CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and in-vestment analysis. The CCIM business network includes over 6,500 designees and 5,300 candidates principally in North America.

CCIM Institute Call 1-800-621-7027, visit the CCIM Web site or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #3.

CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist The CIPS network is comprised of 1,500 real estate professionals from 50 countries who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the "international" market. Whether traveling abroad to put deals together, assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS designees are consumers' best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Call Fax-on-Demand at 1-800-874-6500 and request document #406, e-mail NAR International or visit the CIPS Education Web site.

CPM, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER 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.

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Contact Customer Service at 1-800-837-0706, Ext. 4405, visit the IREM Web site or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #5.

CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is recognized industry-wide as the measure of success in brokerage and real estate business management. The designation is awarded by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers to REALTORS who have completed the Council's advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB designees consistently increase their level of industry knowledge, advance their earning and career potential, increase their firm's profitability and benefit from active involvement in our network of real estate professionals. The new CRB Designation Program now provides credit for management experience, higher education and previously earned NAR designations. Additional credits can be earned through the Council's management education programs delivered live or by Self Study on CD-ROM.

Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers For more information, contact CRB, call 800.621.8738 or visit the CRB Web site.

CRS, Certified Residential Specialist Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS Designation and joining the organization that has served the country's top-producing agents since 1977. CRS Designees benefit from nationwide referral opportunities, a professional image that attracts customers, and sales and marketing support. The CRS Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS who complete advanced training in listing and selling.

Council of Residential Specialists Contact Member Services at 1-800-462-8841, visit the CRS Web site or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #7.

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. Only 1,000 practitioners throughout the world carry the CRE designation. Membership is by invitation only.

Counselors of Real Estate Call 1-312-329-8427, call Fax-on-Demand at 402-351-9935 and request Document #8 or visit the CRE Web site.

GAA, General Accredited Appraiser Certified general appraisers wishing 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.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Call 1-800-874-6500 ext. 8393, visit the NAR Appraisal page or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #13.

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.

New! 2003 Graduate REALTOR Institute Study (174K PDF file >>)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Call Fax-on-Demand at 402-351-9935 and request Document #9, or contact your State REALTOR Association for course dates and locations. A listing of State REALTOR Associations is available.

NAR maintains a clearinghouse of information for individuals interested in the GRI program. For more information, visit the GRI database.

PMN, Performance Management Network The Performance Management Network is a new REALTOR designation that's 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 a lightning fast market. This designation will be unique to the REALTOR family of designations, focusing on the idea that in order to enhance your business, you must enhance yourself. The curriculum will be driven by the following topics: negotiation, networking, organizational performance management, personal performance management and cultural awareness.

Women's Council of REALTORS Contact the WCR Education Department, 1-800-245-8512, visit the WCR Web site or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #10.

RCE, REALTOR association Certified Executive 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.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Contact Renee Holland, 1-312-329-8545. More information can be found at the Association Executives Audience page.

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 and is supported by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Call 1-800-874-6500, ext. 8393 visit the NAR Appraisal page or call Fax-on-Demand at 402/351-9935 and request Document #13.

SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage, representing more than 800 offices in over 350 cities worldwide. The Society's mandatory recertification requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field.

Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS Contact Membership at 202-449-8200, visit the SIOR Web page or call Fax-on-Demand at 402-351-9935 and request Document #11.