Designations and Certifications

The National Association of REALTORS® and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils provide a wide range of programs and services that help members increase their skills, proficiency, and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by NAR and each affiliated group upon completion of required courses.

NAR Family Designations
ABR® — Accredited Buyer’s Representative
ALC — Accredited Land Consultant
CCIM — Certified Commercial Investment Member
CIPS — Certified International Property Specialist
CPM® — Certified Property Manager
CRB — Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
CRS — Certified Residential Specialist
CRE® — Counselor of Real Estate®
GAA — General Accredited Appraiser
GREEN— NAR’s Green Designation
GRI — Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
PMN — Performance Management Network
RCE — REALTOR® Association Certified Executive
RAA — Residential Accredited Appraiser
SRS — Seller Representative Specialist
SIOR — Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
SRES®— Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

NAR Family Designations
AHWD — At Home With Diversity
BPOR — Broker Price Opinion Resource
C-RETS— Certified Real Estate Team Specialist
e-Pro®— e-Pro Certification
MRP — Military Relocation Profession
PSA — Pricing Strategy Advisor
RENE — Real Estate Negotiation Expert
RSPS — Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist
SFR® — Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource®

For more information about NAR’s Designations and Certifications, you can visit: https://www.nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications