LIVE Online Designations and Certifications

Real estate designations and certifications offered through LIBOR in co-sponsorship with NYSAR are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Several courses are even approved for NYS CE credit! 

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NAR Online Designations and Certifications

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils that provide a wide variety of programs and services that assist members in increasing skills, productivity and knowledge. Designations acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by each Affiliated group upon completion of required courses. In addition, NAR offers five certification programs to its members. REALTORS with a designation earn almost twice as much annually than those without a designation, according to a 2010 NAR survey.


In addition to increased income, designation courses:

  • Enhance your career
  • Provide continuing education as well as designation credit
  • Are facilitated by only top-rate faculty members with extensive experience in the business

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NAR Designations

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Certified Commercial Investment Member / CCIM

The Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation is commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement, earned through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours and professional experiential requirements. CCIMs are active in 1,000 U.S. markets and 31 other countries and comprise a 13,000 - member network that includes brokers, leasing professionals, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, investors, lenders, and other allied professionals.

Presented by the CCIM Institute
Contact CCIM at 800-621-7027 or www.CCIM.com.

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Accredited Buyer's Representative - ABR

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.

Presented by REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)
Contact REBAC at 800-648-6224 or rebac@realtors.org

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Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager / CRB

The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) is one of the most respected and relevant designations offered in real estate business management and is awarded to REALTORS® who have completed advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB Designees are better positioned to streamline operations, integrate new technology and apply new trends and business strategies. Join today and discover a new approach to enhancing knowledge and leveraging opportunity.

Contact the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) at 800-621-8738 or info@REBInstitute
REBI was formerly the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB)

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NAR's Green Designation / GREEN

Through NAR's Green Designation, the Green Resource Council provides ongoing education, resources and tools so that real estate practitioners can successfully seek out, understand, and market properties with green features.

Presented by The Green Resource Council.
Contact The Green Resource Council at 800-498-9422 or greendesignation@realtors.org

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Seniors Real Estate Specialist® / SRES®

The SRES® Designation program educates REALTORS® on how to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of the fastest growing market in real estate, clients age 50+. By earning the SRES® designation, you gain access to valuable member benefits, useful resources, and networking opportunities across the U.S. and Canada to help you in your business.

Presented by SRES® Council
Contact SRES Council at 800-500-4564 or sres@realtors.org

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Certified International Property Specialist / CIPS

The CIPS Designation is the only designation of its kind in the real estate community. It is synonymous with advanced global expertise, a distinct understanding of a global buyer, and comes with powerful brand recognition, with designees in nearly 40 countries. By earning your CIPS designation, you instantly align yourself with the best in the business, and join our influential network of global professionals. Don't just give your business a global spin; take your business to the global level. Don't miss the opportunity to broaden your business potential.

Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
For more information, please contact cips@realtors.org 

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Certified Residential Specialist / CRS

The CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers, and brokers. On average, CRS designees earn nearly three times more in income, transactions, and gross sales than non- designee REALTORS®.

Presented by Residential Real Estate Council
Contact CRS at 800-462-8841 or https://www.crs.com/about-us/contact-us

srs

Seller Representative Specialist / SRS

Designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.

Contact the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) at 800-621-8738 or info@REBInstitute.com
REBI was formerly the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB).

NAR Certifications

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At Home With Diversity® / AHWD

Learn to work effectively with – and within – today’s diverse real estate market. The At Home With Diversity certification teaches you how to conduct your business with sensitivity to all client profiles and build a business plan to successfully serve them.

Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
For more information, please contact NAR at ahwd@realtors.org or 800-874-6500 ext. 8393.

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Real Estate Negotiation Expert / RENE

RENE is the FIRST and ONLY negotiating certification recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. This certification is for real estate professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation skills. The RENE certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients.

Contact the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) at 800-621-8738 or info@REBInstitute
REBI was formerly the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB).

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Certified Real Estate Team Specialist / CRETS

The Certified Real Estate Team Specialist certification is designed to improve team development, individual leadership skills, and financial performance. The courses provide the tools, strategies, and knowledge that are required of today’s real estate professionals who are either considering or currently operating in a team environment. It is for team leaders, team members, those looking to start a team, and those who simply want to sharpen their management skills.

Contact the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) at 800-621-8738 or info@REBInstitute.com

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e-PRO

NAR's e-PRO® certification teaches you to use cutting-edge technologies and digital initiatives to link up with today's savvy real estate consumer.

Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
Contact e-PRO® at 877-397-3132 or epro@realtors.org

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Military Relocation Professional / MRP

NAR's Military Relocation Professional certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.

Presented by REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)
Contact us at 888-648-8321 or MRP@realtors.org

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Pricing Strategy Advisor / PSA

Enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values with NAR’s PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) certification.

Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®

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Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource® / SFR

The SFR® certification teaches real estate professionals to work with distressed sellers and the finance, tax, and legal professionals who can help them, qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short sale package, negotiate with lenders, safeguard your commission, limit risk, and protect buyers.

Presented by the National Association of REALTORS®
Contact NAR at 877-510-7855 or sfr@realtors.org