Education
REALTOR® Designations
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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) Call 800/648-6224, or visit the REBAC Web site. |
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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. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Contact your State REALTOR® Association for course dates and locations or go to the listing of State REALTOR® Associations available here. NAR maintains a clearinghouse of information for individuals interested in the GRI program. For more information, visit the new GRI site. |
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e-PRO® e-PRO® is a revolutionary training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is the first major trade group to offer certification for online professionalism. For more information on the e-PRO® certification, visit the REALTOR e-PRO® Web site. |
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CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member® CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes more than 7,500 designees and an equal number of candidates principally in North America, but also in Asia and Europe. CCIMs are backed by a respected education program, as well as superior technology products and business resources. CCIM Institute Call 800/621-7027, visit the CCIM Web site. |
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CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist® Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS® Designation and joining the organization that has served top-producing residential sales agents since 1977. The more than 35,000 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, and meet rigorous production requirements. Council of Residential Specialists Contact Customer Services at 800/462-8841, visit the CRS Web site. |
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SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist The SRES® Designation program trains REALTORS® to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of clients age 50+. Includes first year membership in SRES Council and its umbrella of services. SRES Council Call 800-500-4564 or visit the SRES Web site. |

