Which designations are currently available online via RU?
The NAR Certifications and Designations currently on RU include:
Accredited
Buyer's Representative / ABR®
ABR® education provides REALTORS® with what they need to stay competitive in today's
market. Member benefits such as marketing tools, a referral network and other resources,
help to promote their business. Courses for the designation are available both in
person and online.
Presented by REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)
Contact REBAC at rebac@realtors.org, 800/648-6224,
or visit www.rebac.net.
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Accredited
Land Consultant / ALCsm
The REALTORS® Land Institute serves a unique constituency in the real estate industry
– those who broker, lease, sell, develop, and manage land assets, including vacant,
transitional land; agricultural and pastureland; timberland; and ranch and recreational
properties. Through its rigorous Land University curriculum, the REALTORS® Land
Institute confers its Accredited Land Consultant (ALCsm) designation to only those
real estate practitioners who achieve the highest level of education, experience,
and professionalism.
Presented by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)
Contact RLI at RLI@realtors.org, 800/441-5263,
or visit www.RLILand.com.
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Certified
International Property Specialist / CIPS®
The Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS Network) comprises
2,500 real estate professionals from 50 countries and is the specialty membership
group for global business practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®.
The CIPS® designation prepares REALTORS® to service the growing international market
in their local community by focusing on culture, exchange rates, investment trends,
and legal issues.
Presented by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Contact Information Central at NAR International, 800/874-6500, ext. 8369, or visit
CIPS Education.
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e-PRO®
The new e-PRO certification provides a roadmap to help you serve hyper-connected
consumers of today and tomorrow. Course topics for Day 1 include the changing market,
how to connect with consumers, the online conversation, and reputation management.
Day 2 provides hands-on discovery of business tech tools, such as an e-strategy,
mobile office, micro-blogging, rich media, and NAR resources.
Presented by REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)
Contact e-PRO® at epro@realtors.org, 877/397-3132
or http://rebac.net/e-pro.cfm
e-PRO® FAQs.
What is the difference between the new version of e-PRO® and the previous one?
The new e-PRO® was developed through a partnership of The National Association of
REALTORS®(NAR) and the Social Media Marketing Institute (SMMI) to familiarize today's
agents with the latest technology and social media tools to enhance their business
and help them engage with customers and other real estate professionals.
New features to the new e-PRO® certification program are
- Delivery format. Instead of only one comprehensive online course,
e-PRO® will be available in 2 parts (Day 1 and Day 2). e-PRO®: Day 1 will now be
available in a live classroom setting or online while e-PRO®: Day 2 will be provided
online only.
- No additional certification application fee.
The new e-PRO® provides a roadmap to help you serve hyper-connected consumers of
today and tomorrow. Course topics for Day 1 include the changing market, how to
connect with consumers, the online conversation, and reputation management. Day
2 provides hands-on discovery of business tech tools such as an e-strategy, mobile
office, micro-blogging, rich media, and NAR resources.
What is the cost?
The price of Day 1 when offered in a live classroom is dependent on the course provider.
Day 2 will be offered in an online format only for $149. If you take both Day 1
and Day 2 online (purchased as one bundle through REALTOR® University), the cost
will be $239. There are no additional application or certification fees.
What are the requirements to earn the e-PRO® certification?
The only requirements are completion of Day 1 (either classroom or online) followed
by completion of Day 2 (online only). Day 1 is required before Day 2. Once you have
successfully completed both courses, you will automatically be awarded NAR's e-PRO®
certification. You must also be a member in good standing with NAR or NAR cooperating
international association
What are the benefits of earning the e-PRO® certification?
- Usage of e-PRO® logo and name
- Differentiation at Realtor.org and at Realtor.com®
- Customizable marketing materials
- Online referral network
- Free webinars
- Downloadable certificate
- Lapel Pin available for purchase through REALTOR® Team Store
Are annual dues required to maintain the certification?
As long as you are a current member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR),
you may use the e-PRO® certification with no annual recertification fees.
Is CE availab new certification. An update will also be sent to our NRDS database so that your
certification will show on the member search at Realtor.org and Realtor.com.
How soon can I add the e-PRO® certification in my marketing materials?
You may begin using the e-PRO® certification after you receive the email from NAR
that you have officially been awarded the certification.
Does completion of the e-PRO® certification count towards other NAR designations/certifications?
NAR's e-PRO® Certification counts as elective credit for the ABR®, CIPS and CRS
designations. It also counts as elective credit for the RSPS certification
Where can I find the transcripts for the videos in the course?
The content of the videos can be found in the Student Manual, which is available
as a PDF. Click "Resources" in the upper navigation bar to access and download the
PDF and print it out, if you choose.
Where can I find more information or contact e-PRO® staff?
Email: epro@realtors.org
Telephone: 1.877.397.3132
Fax: 1.312.329.8232
Web site: http://www.ePRONAR.com
Classroom Schedule and Online Course Registration: www.Training4RE.com
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NAR's
Green Designation / GREEN
The National Association of REALTORS® created NAR’s Green Designation to provide
ongoing education, resources and tools so that real estate practitioners can successfully
seek out, understand, and market properties with green features. The course curriculum
requires completion of a 12hr Core Course and a 6hr Elective Course in either residential,
commercial, or property management. All courses are available in live lecture and
online formats. NAR’s Green Designation gives designees the tools to become a community
leader and resource in sustainable issues.
Presented by The Green REsource Council
Established by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Green REsource Council
serves real estate professionals by providing comprehensive training and access
to cutting-edge resources and tools as well as promoting green excellence, leadership,
and consumer awareness within and across multiple real estate disciplines. Practitioners
who complete the 3-day program are awarded NAR's Green Designation, the only green
training program recognized by the NAR. For information on the Green Designation,
e-mail greendesignation@realtors.org,
call 800/498-9422, or visit www.GreenREsourceCouncil.org.
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Seniors
Real Estate Specialist, SRES®
The SRES® Designation program educates REALTORS® to profitably and ethically serve
the real estate needs of the fastest growing market in real estate, clients age
50+. By earning the SRES designation you gain access to valuable member benefits,
useful resources, and networking opportunities across North America and Canada to
help you in your business.
Presented by SRES Council
Call 800/500-4564 or visit www.seniorsrealestate.com.
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NAR Family Certifications
At Home With
Diversity / AHWD®
A ground-breaking professional education initiative designed to provide America's
real estate professionals with training and tools to expand their business as well
as home ownership opportunities for more Americans. AHWD certification relays to
the public that those certified have been professionally trained in and are sensitive
to a wide range of cultural issues inviting a wider volume of business from a greater
variety of cultures.
Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
For more information on this course and its business principles, please contact
Diversity, 800/874-6500 ext. 8393, or visit At Home With Diversity.
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Resort
& Second-Home Property Specialist / RSPS
RSPS certification is offered by NAR Resort for resort and second-home professionals
around the world. REALTORS® specializing in resort and second-home markets and interested
in demonstrating their knowledge and expertise should pursue the RSPS certification.
The RSPS core certification requirement includes the NAR Resort & Second-Home
Market Course. RSPS applicants will also choose from twenty three different elective
choices including courses from the NAR Education Matrix and the NAR Resort Symposium
held every 18 months.
Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
For more information, call NAR Resort 312/329-8393 or visit the NAR Resort Web site.
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Short
Sales and Foreclosures Resource / SFR
REALTORS® with the SFR certification can be a trusted resource for short sales and
foreclosures. Your ability to close short sales and foreclosures depends in part
on your confidence in seeing these transactions through. Begin building your confidence
today with SFR!
Presented by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
For more information e-mail SFR@realtors.org,
call 877/510-7855, or visit www.realtorSFR.org.
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