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Certification

Real Estate Brokers

Certification Description
The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients.

Certifying Organization
Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
http://rebac.net/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Accredited Buyer's Representative Website

Certification Description
REBAC also awards an Administrative ABR® designation to REBAC members who have a real estate license, but do not actively list or sell such as: managers, brokers, owners or someone who works in an administrative capacity to assist in their office's buyer-representation business.

Certifying Organization
Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
http://rebac.net/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Administrative Accredited Buyer's Representative Website

Certification Description
A CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) is a recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry. The CCIM lapel pin is earned after successfully completing a designation process that ensures CCIMs are proficient not only in theory, but also in practice. This elite corps of CCIMs includes brokers, leasing professionals, investment counselors, asset managers, appraisers, corporate real estate executives, property managers, developers, institutional investors, commercial lenders, attorneys, bankers, and other allied professionals.

Certifying Organization
CCIM Institute
http://www.ccim.com/?gmSsoPc=1

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Commercial Investment Member Website

Certification Description
No matter which international audience you cater to, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Realtors
https://www.nar.realtor/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified International Property Specialist Website

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified New Home Marketing Professional Website

Certification Description
This professional-level course is designed for specialists in new home sales. You will gain a broad understanding of the home building business, discuss consumer psychology and learn the advanced techniques used by real estate veterans for greeting, closing and overcoming objections.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year

Certified New Home Sales Professional Website

Certifying Organization
Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers
http://www.crb.com/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Website

Certification Description
The purpose of Worldwide ERC Certified Relocation Professional program is to encourage members working in specific aspects of employee relocation to gain extensive and useful knowledge of all aspects of employee relocation.

Certifying Organization
Employee Relocation Council
http://www.worldwideerc.org/Pages/index.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Relocation Professional Website

Certification Description
Education and experience is what being a Certified Residential Specialists (CRS) is all about. They are the foundation of the CRS Designation whether you're new to the business and still building productivity or an experienced sales agent with high production; and whether you're in a high-priced market or low one, CRS offers a plan to meet your level of experience, market profile and personal learning preferences.

Certifying Organization
Council of Residential Specialists
https://crs.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Residential Specialist Website

Certification Description
This intermediate level application consultant works with IBM TRIRIGA Real Estate V10.3. This individual can perform the tasks of an application consultant with little to no assistance from product documentation, support or peers.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Application Consultant - TRIRIGA Real Estate Manager V10.3 Website

Certification Description
MAI Designated members are experienced in the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of properties and advise clients on real estate investment decisions. Students enrolled in an Appraisal Institute-approved Master's Degree Program may work toward their MAI designation while pursuing their advanced degrees.

Certifying Organization
Appraisal Institute
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

MAI Designation Website

Certification Description
Certified New Home Sales Professionals with sufficient experience in the field may be ready to take the next step in their professional development with the Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (Master CSP) designation.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year

Master Certified New Home Sales Professional Website

Certification Description
The Master in Residential Marketing (MIRM) designation is the fourth and most prestigious designation given by the Institute. The MIRM is the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Master in Residential Marketing Website

Certification Description
NAR's Green Designation is the only NAR-recognized real estate designation designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in the various facets of real estate.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Realtors
https://www.nar.realtor/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

NAR's Green Designation Website

Certification Description
SRA Designated members are experienced in the valuation of residential real property.

Certifying Organization
Appraisal Institute
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

SRA Designation Website

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