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.
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.
REALTORS® who earned professional designations have a distinct, competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability. Based on 2013 NAR survey data, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $33,500 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $61,100: a difference of $27,600.
(Source: 2013 NAR Member Profile)
(Source: 2013 NAR Member Profile)
Designations are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Designations offer extensive benefits that are continually improved upon and expanded. For this reason, maintaining a designation requires annual dues and continued membership in NAR.
Certifications are also specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Maintaining certification requires only an application fee and continued membership in NAR, but no annual dues.
CIPS – Global Markets &
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Pricing Strategy Advisors (PSA)
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Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
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Short Sales & Foreclosure (SFR)
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Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
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Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
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Greater Bergen REALTORS®
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