The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils that provide a wide-ranging menu of programs and services that assist members in increasing skills, productivity and knowledge.
These Designations include:
| ABR® |
Accredited Buyer's Representative |
| ABRM |
Accredited Buyer's Representative Manager |
| ACoM |
Accredited Commercial Manager Certification |
| ALC |
Accredited Land Consultant |
| AMO |
Accredited Management Organization |
| ARM |
Accredited Residential Manager |
| CCIM |
Certified Commercial Investment Member |
| CIPS |
Certified International Property Specialist |
| CPM |
Certified Property Manager |
| CRB |
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager |
| CRE |
Counselor of Real Estate |
| CRS |
Certified Residential Specialist |
| GAA |
General Accredited Appraiser |
| Green |
Green Designation |
| GRI |
Graduate REALTOR® Institute |
| PMN |
Performance Management Network |
| RAA |
Residential Accredited Appraiser |
| RCE |
REALTOR® Association Certified Executive |
| SIOR |
Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® |
| SRES |
Seniors Real Estate Specialist |
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NAR Family Certifications
NAR offers five certification programs to its members. |
| AHWD |
At Home with Diversity |
| e-PRO® |
e-PRO® Certification (under construction until November 2010) |
| REPA |
Real Estate Professional Assistant |
| RSPS |
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist |
| TRC |
Transnational Referral Certification |
| SFR |
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification |