Realtor Designations & Certifications
NAR Designations
| Acronym | Designation Name | Focus Area |
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| ABR | Accredited Buyer’s Representative | Buyer representation |
| ALC | Accredited Land Consultant | Land brokerage and transactions |
| CCIM | Certified Commercial Investment Member | Commercial investment real estate |
| CIPS | Certified International Property Specialist | International real estate |
| CPM | Certified Property Manager | Property management |
| CRB | Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager | Brokerage management |
| CRS | Certified Residential Specialist | Advanced residential sales |
| CRE | The Counselors of Real Estate | Real estate consulting |
| GAA | General Accredited Appraiser | Commercial appraisal |
| GREEN | Green Designation | Sustainable and energy-efficient properties |
| GRI | Graduate, REALTOR® Institute | Comprehensive real estate education |
| PMN | Performance Management Network | Leadership and business development |
| RAA | Residential Accredited Appraiser | Residential appraisal |
| RCE | REALTOR® Association Certified Executive | Association management and leadership |
| SIOR | Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® | Industrial and office commercial real estate |
| SRES | Seniors Real Estate Specialist | Serving clients age 50+ |
| SRS | Seller Representative Specialist | Seller representation |
NAR Certifications
| Acronym | Certification Name | Focus Area |
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| AHWD | At Home With Diversity | Diversity, equity, and inclusion |
| C-RETS | Certified Real Estate Team Specialist | Team leadership and management |
| — | Digital Marketing: Social Media Certification | Social media marketing and online branding |
| e-PRO | e-PRO | Digital marketing, technology, and online communication |
| HFR | Home Finance Resource | Mortgage and financing expertise |
| ISA | Inside Sales Agent | Lead generation and conversion |
| LHC | Luxury Homes Certification | Luxury property marketing and sales |
| MRP | Military Relocation Professional | Serving military buyers and sellers |
| PSA | Pricing Strategy Advisor | Property valuation and pricing strategies |
| REI | Real Estate Investing | Working with real estate investors |
| RENE | Real Estate Negotiation Expert | Negotiation skills and strategies |
| RSPS | Resort & Second Home Property Specialist | Vacation, resort, and second-home properties |
| SFR | Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource | Distressed properties, short sales, and foreclosures |
| — | Smart Home Certification | Smart-home technology and connected devices |