LVAR - REALTOR® Designations

REALTOR^® Family Designations and Certification Programs

What do the letters after a REALTORS^®'s name mean? They proudly show the designations a REALTOR^® has earned to further their professional development. To earn a designation, a REALTOR^® has taken coursework and demonstrated specific skills, performance and knowledge in a particular area of the real estate industry. To serve today's consumers, REALTORS^® need to be strong generalists and specialists. Designations are one way practitioners develop specialized skills that help the industry thrive. Designations also help practitioners demonstrate to their clients their commitment to professional development. The National Association of REALTORS^® and its institutes, societies and councils offer the highest quality real estate eduction in the world.

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. Designations acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by each Affiliated group upon completion of required courses. In addition, NAR offers two certification programs to its members.

Designations
ABR	Accreditied Buyers Representative
ABRM	Accredited Buyers Representative Manager
ALC	Accredited Land Consultant
CCIM	Certified Commercial Investment Member
CIPS	Certified International Land Specialist
CPM	Certified Property Manager
CRB	Certifed Real Estate Brokerage Manager
CRS	Certified Real Estate Specialist
CRE	Counselor of Real Estate
GAA	General Accredited Appraiser
GRI	Graduate REALTOR^® Institute
PMN	Performance Management Network
WCR	Women's Council of REALTORS^®
RCE	REALTOR^® Association Certified Executive
RAA	Residential Accredited Appraiser
SIOR	Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS^®
Certifications
At Home With Diversity
e-Pro
REPA	Real Estate Professional Assistant
Transnational Referral Certification