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AAC -
Accredited Agricultural Consultant

You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all
required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the
ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and
Rural Appraisers
http://www.asfmra.org

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ABR -
Accredited Buyer Representative

This real estate designation is geared to real estate agents who wish to
incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice. This designation
is managed by: Real Estate Agent Buyer's Council

http://www.rebac.net/

ABRM -
Accredited Buyer Representative Manager

This real estate designation is geared to real estate brokers, owners and
managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their
daily practice. This designation is managed by: Real Estate Agent Buyer's
Council

http://www.rebac.net

AFM -
Accredited Farm Manager

You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all
required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the ASFMRA.
This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and Rural
Appraisers

http://www.asfmra.org

No Logo
Available

AHWD -
At Home with Diversity

This certification is geared toward increasing an agent's sensitivity towards
a wide range of cultural issues, thus inviting a wider volume of business
from a greater variety of cultures.

ALC -
Accredited Land Consultant

This real estate designation is geared to individuals that specialize in land
brokerage transactions such as farms and ranches; undeveloped tracts of land;
transitional and development land; subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and
site selection and assemblage of land parcels. This designation is managed
by: REALTORS® Land Institute

http://www.rliland.com

ALHS -
Accredited Luxury Home Specialist

This real estate designation is awarded to agents that have completed
advanced training and work in the field of selling luxury homes. This
designation is managed by: The Luxury Home Council

http://www.luxuryhomecouncil.com

APREP -
Appraisal Real Estate Professional

This real estate designation is awarded to real estate agents upon completion
of a certified appraisal course that deals with the fundamentals of real
estate appraisals and valuations. This designation is managed by: The Real
Estate Professionals Society

http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com

ARA -
Accredited Rural Appraiser

You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all
required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the
ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and
Rural Appraisers

http://www.asfmra.org

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AREP® -
Accredited Real Estate Professional

Awarded to real estate agents that have completed an introductory course that
deals with the fundamentals of getting your real estate business up and
running. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals
Society

http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com

ARM -
Accredited Residential Manager

This real estate certification reflects today's management practices and new
ideas. This certification is managed by: The Institute of Real Estate
Management

http://www.irem.org

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ASA -
Accredited Senior Appraiser

Accreditation is based on appraisal education, experience, intensive written
examinations and submission of acceptable appraisal reports. This
certification is managed by: The American Society of Appraisers

http://www.appraisers.org

ASR -
Accredited Seller Representative

This designation is geared towards improving the skills of real estate
professionals regarding listings and working with sellers. This designation
is managed by: Accredited Seller Agency Council

http://www.selleragency.com

C-CREC
– Consumer Certified Real Estate Consultant.

This real estate designation is geared toward helping professionals focus on
what consumers want from today's real estate professionals, not just what the
industry has to offer. This designation is managed by: The National
Association of Real Estate Consultants

http://www.narec.com

CAM – Certified Apartment Manager.
Nationally recognized education program for people who own or manage rental
property. This certification is managed by: The National Apartment Association

http://www.naahq.org

CCIM -
Certified Commercial Investment Member.

This real estate designation is geared to experts in commercial real estate
brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and investment analysis
(includes over 6,500 designees). This designation is managed by: The CCIM
Institute

http://www.ccim.com

CCREA -
Certified Commercial Real Estate Appraiser.

A designation for state certified general real property appraisers. This
certification is managed by: The National Association of Real Estate
Appraisers.

http://iami.org

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Available

CFS – Certified
Financial Specialist.

This real estate designation is geared toward residential financing
principles, techniques and programs developed by the Residential Financing
Council. This designation is managed by: The Residential Financing Council

http://www.rfcouncil.com

CIPS -
Certified International Property Specialist.

This real estate designation is geared to professionals that have
demonstrated their international experience and participate in international
programs offered by NAR. This designation is managed by: The National
Association of REALTORS®

http://www.realtor.org

CLHMS -
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.

This real estate designation is geared to position you as an expert for
affluent buyers and sellers. This designation is managed by: The Certified
Luxury Home Marketing

http://www.luxuryhomemarketing.com

CLP -
Certified Leasing Professional.

The Certified Leasing Professional (CLP) curriculum includes an overview of
multifamily leasing and sales skills. This designation is managed by: The
National Association of Home Builders

http://www.nahb.org

CMP
-Certified New Home Marketing Professional.

Mid-level designation for

Institute
of

Residential Marketing
students who have completed their marketing courses. This designation is
managed by: The National Association of Home Builders

http://www.nahb.org

CMREP -
Career Management Real Estate Professional.

This real estate designation is earned after completion of an approved course
that helps agents plan, build and manage a successful long term real estate
career. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society

http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com

CPM -
Certified Property Manager.

Real estate management skills through educational offerings, leading in every
area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial.
This designation is managed by: The Institute of Real Estate Management

http://www.irem.org

CRB -
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager.

This real estate designation is geared toward real estate professionals that
consistently increase their level of industry knowledge and increase their
firm's profitability. This designation is managed by: The Council of Real
Estate Brokerage Managers

http://www.CRB.com

CRE -
Counselor of Real Estate.

The Counselors of Real Estate is a professional membership organization for
real estate advisors who have been recognized by their peers and clients for
their high level knowledge, experience, and integrity. All members of the
organization hold the CRE designation, which is bestowed by invitation only.

http://www.cre.org

CREA -
Certified Real Estate Appraiser.

A designation for state certified general real property appraisers. This
certification is managed by: The National Association of Real Estate
Appraisers.

http://www.iami.org

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CREP -
Commercial Real Estate Professionals Society

Awarded to real estate agents that have completed a certified commercial
course that deals with the fundamentals of conducting commercial real estate
transactions. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals
Society

http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com

CRP -
Certified Relocation Professional.

This real estate designation is geared toward professionals who have
demonstrated a minimum of two years' experience dealing with relocation
issues. This designation is managed by: The Employee Relocation Council

http://www.erc.org

CRS -
Certified Residential Specialist.

This real estate designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete
advanced training in listing and selling. This designation is managed by: The
Council of Residential Specialists

http://www.crs.com

CSP -
Certified New Home Sales Professional.

Designed for specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional
image, increase their marketability in the home building industry, and sell
more homes. This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home
Builders

http://www.nahb.org

E-PRO
Not a designation but a certification presented entirely online to certify
real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals.

http://www.eproinfo.com

EBA -
Exclusive Buyer Agent.

Frequently mistaken as a designation but rather depicts membership in The
National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents.

http://www.naeba.com

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EREP -
e-Business Real Estate Professional.

This real estate designation is awarded for the completion of a certified
course covering the effective utilization of Technology, the Internet and
e-Commerce in the real estate industry. This designation is managed by: The
Real Estate Professionals Society

http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com

GAA -
General Accredited Appraiser.

This real estate designation is geared toward appraisers whose education and
experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported
by the NAR. This designation is managed by: The National Association of
REALTORS®

http://www.realtor.org

GRI -
Graduate REALTOR Institute.

This real estate designation is geared towards REALTORS® that are involved in
residential real estate and desire a solid base of information for their
practice. This designation is managed by: The National Association of
REALTORS®

http://www.realtor.org

HIREP -
Home Inspection Real Estate Professional.

Awarded to real estate agents upon completion of a certified home inspection
course that deals with the fundamentals of the home inspection process. This
designation is managed by: The Real Estate Professionals Society

http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com

MAI
The MAI membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in
the valuation and evaluation of commercial, industrial, residential and other
types of properties, and who advise clients on real estate investment
decisions.

http://www.appraisalinstitute.org

MCSP -
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional.

This designation acknowledges the continued educational achievements of
graduates of the Certified New Home Specialist program. This designation is
managed by: The National Association of Home Builders

http://www.nahb.org

MFLA -
Master Farm and Land Appraiser.

Granted upon presentation of evidence of extensive practical experience in
real estate appraisal, completion of classroom study and testing. This
designation is managed by: The National Association of Master Appraisers
(NAMA)

http://www.masterappraisers.org

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MIRM -
Member, Institute of Residential Marketing.

The top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing. This
designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders

http://www.nahb.org

MREP -
Mortgage Real Estate Professional.

This real estate designation is awarded to real estate agents upon completion
of a certified mortgage or finance course that incorporates the fundamentals
of the lending process. This designation is managed by: The Real Estate
Professionals Society

http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com

PMN -
Performance Management Network.

Geared to bring you the real-world skills, the know-how and the tools that
will keep your business out front and on top of a lighting-fast market. This
designation is managed by: The Women's Council of REALTORS®

http://www.wcr.org

QSC -
Quality Service Certification.

This certification is for sales professionals willing to be held to a
standard, which requires accountability, reliability and consistency – the
ongoing delivery of quality service on each transaction. This designation is
managed by: Quality Service Certification

http://www.QualityCertified.org

RAA -
Residential Accredited Appraiser.

This real estate designation is geared toward appraisers whose education and
experience exceed state appraisal certification. This designation is managed
by: National Association of REALTORS®

http://www.realtor.org

RAM -
Registered in Apartment Management.

RAM is a designation program offered to property management professionals.
This designation is managed by: The National Association of Home Builders

http://www.nahb.org

RECS -
Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist.

This certification is geared to let clients know of your proficiency in
serving the public with recognized skills for utilizing CyberSpace marketing
programs and for effectively adopting special technology and networking
systems. This designation is managed by: Real Estate CyberSpace Society

http://www.recyber.com

REPA -
Real Estate Professional Assistant.

This certification is geared to provide an intensive introduction to the real
estate business and to the specific ways support staff can become valuable
assets to their employers. This designation is managed by: National
Association of REALTORS®

http://www.professional-assistant.com

RPRA -
Real Property Review Appraiser.

You must meet specific skill and experience levels, take and pass all
required coursework, and meet all other requirements established by the
ASFMRA. This designation is managed by: American Society of Farm Managers and
Rural Appraisers

http://www.asfmra.org

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RREP -
Referral Real Estate Professional.

This real estate designation is awarded to licensed, but non active, agents
of the Real Estate Referral Network that wish to remain involved in real
estate sales through referrals. This designation is managed by: The Real
Estate Professionals Society

http://www.RealEstateProfessionalsSociety.com

SHS -
Senior Housing Specialist.

Not a designation but a certification that meets the academic requirements
for the SRES designation. This designation is managed by: RealtyU

http://www.realtyurealestateschools.com

SIOR -
Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®.

This real estate designation is geared towards Realtors® in industrial and
office real estate brokerage. This designation is managed by: Society of
Industrial and Office REALTORS®

http://www.sior.com

SRA
The SRA professional membership designation is held by real estate solutions
providers who are experienced in the analysis and valuation of residential
real property.

http://www.appraisalinstitute.org

SRES -
Seniors Real Estate Specialist.

This real estate designation is geared toward REALTORS® that help seniors
make wise decisions concerning selling the family home, buying rental
property or managing the capital gains and tax implications of owning real
estate. This designation is managed by: the Senior Advantage Real Estate
Council

http://www.seniorsrealestate.com

SRPA
The SRPA membership designation is held by appraisers who are experienced in
the valuation of commercial, industrial, residential and other types of
property.

http://www.appraisalinstitute.org

SRS -
Seller Representative Specialist

This designation is geared toward proving the skills of real estate
professionals regarding listings and working with sellers. This designation
is managed by: The SRS Council

http://www.SRSCouncil.com

TRC -
Transnational Referral Certification.

This certification is to prepare agents to use the Transnational Referral
system developed by the International Consortium of Real Estate
Associations-ICREA. This designation is managed by: National Association of
REALTORS®

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