Course Description

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is the exclusive global designation of NAR®. This premier designation is awarded by NAR's Commercial and Global Services department to REALTORS® who complete the coursework and meet practical experience criteria that demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with global clients.

How to earn the CIPS Designation?

• Successfully complete two core courses and three elective courses (options and requirements vary for US and non-US applicants)
• Designees must complete the designation application form with at least 100 elective credits. Elective credits can be earned in 13 different categories such as: speaking other languages, possessing additional NAR® designations, attending international conferences and international transactions, experience abroad, and others.
• Be a member in good standing of NAR (or NAR cooperating international association)

Is there a fee to become a CIPS Designee?

There is a one-time application fee of $75 for US and Canadian REALTORS® or $300 for International REALTORS®.

How much are the annual membership dues?

Dues for the CIPS Designation are $220 annually for US and Canadian REALTORS® and new applicant dues are pro-rated quarterly based on the date of application.

For International REALTORS®, you remain an active designee by paying the International REALTOR® dues of $75.

Course Bundles are available.
This online course does not provide any CE credit in the state of Georgia.

Course Description

The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is one of the oldest and most respected designation in the industry. Since 1968, the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) has awarded this prestigious designation to REALTORS® who have met specific requirements and completed advanced professional training. Only 3% of REALTORS® have met the requirements which exemplify the highest level of professional achievement in real estate brokerage management.

Earn your CRB and join an elite group of credentialed REALTORS® worldwide.

As a real estate professional, you know this industry is in a state of constant evolution and change. As a result, it has become even more important to stay ahead of the information and knowledge curve and strengthen your ability to sustain your business and remain competitive.

Ready to achieve a new level of professional growth and recognition? The Certified Real Estate Brokerage (CRB) Designation is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual and office performance, and designate real estate professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of brokerage management.

Our curriculum integrates ready-to-implement strategies and real-world examples necessary to pace far ahead of the established status quo. The learning experiences will enable you to further develop and streamline operating practices, market and position your business, implement new technologies, and manage your bottom line.

These online courses do not provide any CE credit in the state of Georgia.

Course Description

Education and experience are what being a Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) is all about; they are both the foundation of the CRS designation and, together, will lead you down the path to success. 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 a low one, RRC offers a plan to meet your level of experience, market profile, and personal learning preferences.

How to earn the CRS Designation:

• 60/30/30 Program: 60 transactions OR $30 Million in volume over the most recent/last 3 years AND 30 hours of RRC education.
• The Pro Program: 10+ years as a licensed real estate agent, 100 transactions total (OR an average of $1 million per year with at least 40 transactions), 16 hours of RRC education.
• Pro-Program: 150 transactions or average of $1M per year with 40 transactions, and 16 education credits.

Is there a fee to become Designated?

There is a one-time application fee of $75.

How much are the annual Membership dues?

Annual member dues are $195. In order to continue to use the CRS Designation, you must continue to pay your annual membership dues.

Course Bundles are available.
This online course does not provide any CE credit in the state of Georgia.

Course Description

At Home With Diversity® is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches REALTORS® how to work effectively with — and within — a rapidly changing multicultural market. Diversifying your clientele means learning the practical skills and tools to expand business and effectively service all cultural groups. This certification addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. The course teaches you to transact business in culturally competent ways.

How to earn the 'At Home with Diversity' Certification:

• Successfully complete the one-day At Home With Diversity® course (Spanish Edition available)
• Submit application and one-time application fee of $75
• Be a member in good standing in NAR (or NAR cooperating international association)

Additional Details:

No annual certification dues (except for maintained membership in NAR).

About the Course:

At Home With Diversity is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches how real estate professionals can increase their sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends. Additionally, you will learn to thrive as an effective service provider and community leader. The course addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. All three subjects are closely related and have value for real estate professionals who must serve diverse local markets.

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Access and analyze U.S. demographic information to understand the impact of current trends on the real estate industry.
• Examine cultural stereotypes, assumptions, and biases to increase awareness of such thoughts and attitudes, and learn how to value individual differences.
• Explain how inclusion is the aim of diversity sensitivity, and how it will increase business and enhance risk management.
• Communicate more effectively, and provide equal service to clients in their multicultural local markets.
• Apply and practice the One America Principles and fair housing laws.
• Build and expand the understanding of cultural differences.
• Develop professional and sensitive guidelines for working with people of different cultures.
• Identify personal objectives and review potential strategies to create business plans that include diversity.

Course Description

Active duty personnel number more than 1.1 million; approximately 70% choose private sector homes for their housing needs. Veterans number more than 22 million and real estate transactions for relocating military personnel are unique in many aspects. NAR's Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification offers education and resources to help real estate professionals provide the real estate services that meet the needs of service members and veterans and win future referrals.

How to earn the MRP Certification:

• Complete the one-day Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification Course
• Complete two free webinars and a pre-class reading
• Submit application and one-time application fee of $195
• Be a member in good standing in NAR (or NAR cooperating international association)

Additional Details:

• No annual certification dues (except for maintained membership in NAR).
• Elective credit for ABR® Designation.
• Numerous benefits include a private Facebook group for networking and referrals, professionally-designed marketing materials, and more.

Course Description

Green real estate is altering fundamental market dynamics and consumer interest. The long-term cost savings, health impact, and durability associated with green homes continue to shape the real estate market.

NAR's Green Designation demonstrates how real estate professionals can increase their incomes by helping clients make informed choices about the resource efficiency and performance of the homes they live in, sell, and buy. Help your clients distinguish fact from fiction and make educated decisions about the value of green features in homes.

NAR's program is distinctly different compared to other, similar training programs in that it focuses largely on improving resource-efficiency in existing homes (as opposed to new home construction only), concentrates on building a foundational knowledge base about green issues, and offers objective and unbiased information.

How to earn NARss Green designation:

• Successfully complete two one-day courses:
  • Green Day 1: The Resource-Efficient Home
  • Green Day 2: Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource-Efficient Homes
• Submission of application for NAR’s Green Designation
• Active member in good standing in Green REsource Council and NAR (or NAR cooperating international association)

What is the cost of annual Green REsource Council membership?

Annual renewal is $98.50. Your membership begins upon completion of the two required courses, which includes one year of membership in the Green REsource Council. Your second year of membership — which begins one year after your completion of the two required courses — will be prorated through the end of the year. Your third year and thereafter will be $98.50, due at the end of the calendar year.

What are some of the benefits of earning NAR®'s Green Designation?

With new enhancements made each year, GREEN benefits help keep designees ahead on green industry information. By providing a wealth of content, marketing materials, research, and industry information, NAR Green Designees can thrive in a niche growing more prevalent by the day. Designees also receive ongoing support and networking opportunities from NAR's Green REsource Council.

Course Bundles are available.

Course Description

Determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and approaching the pricing assignment from various perspectives. Enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values with the Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification.

How to earn the PSA certification:

• Successfully complete the one-day Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA Course
• Submit application and one-time application fee of $179
• View two webinars (available online at no charge)
• Be a member in good standing in NAR (or NAR cooperating international association)

Additional details:

• No annual certification dues (except for maintained membership in NAR).

Course Description

The Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification is the first and only negotiation credential recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. It is designed to elevate and enhance negotiating skills so that today's real estate professionals can play the game to win. The certification is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI).

The RENE credential is recognized by NAR and will be populated in your NRDS record as well as on the applicable section of REALTOR.com.

The RENE curriculum provides interactive experiences to help negotiators elevate their game! The course examines all types of negotiation formats and methods as well as a full spectrum of tips, tools, techniques and advantages to you can provide effective results for your clients.

• Take the fear out of negotiating
• Improve your confidence and communication skills
• Learn the tools for a successful negotiation
• Improve your ability to read body language and negotiate effective in-person, on the phone and by text

Elective Credit:

As a bonus, the RENE Certification Course is recognized as an elective toward the ABR and SRS designations.

The RENE Certification counts as one (1) experience elective toward the CRB designation.

How to earn the RENE Certification

There are three simple requirements that must be completed within two (2) years of taking the RENE course (classroom or online):

1. Complete the RENE Certification Course (classroom or online)
2. Maintain active REALTOR® membership (exception: non-U.S. individuals)
3. Submit a one-time $159 credentialing fee. There are NO annual dues!

After you complete the course, you can complete the application and receive the RENE certification.

Course Description

The Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification will appeal to REALTORS® in resort and second-home markets around the world who wish to distinguish themselves among their peers and among consumers. Practitioners who facilitate the buying, selling, or management of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes — in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination capacity — are involved in this market niche. Those who want to dedicate themselves to lifestyle real estate will benefit from earning this certification.

How to earn the RSPS Certification:

• Successfully complete the one-day Home Sweet (Second) Home: Vacation, Investment, Luxury Properties course
• View three one-hour free webinars, free of charge
• Submit application and one-time application fee of $194.50
• Be a member in good standing in NAR (or NAR cooperating international association)

Additional Details:

No annual certification dues (except for maintained membership in NAR).

Course Description

Although historically low interest rates, pent up buyer demand, and tight inventory levels have resulted in price appreciation in many US markets, more than 5.3 million US homeowners still owe more than their homes are worth. If these homeowners need to sell, they may need to sell short, which underscores the ongoing demand for real estate professionals who know how to successfully navigate the short-sale transactions for seller and buyer clients. The Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification gives you a framework for understanding how to direct distressed sellers with confidence and compassion.

How to earn the SFR® Certification:

• Successfully complete the one-day Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know course
• Successfully complete one of the following elective requirements:
  • Webinars: View three one-hour webinars, free of charge
  • Elective course:
    • HAFA Short Sales: U.S. Treasury, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac Programs Course (one-day, classroom only, find course availability at training4re.com)
• Submit application and one-time fee of $175
• Be a member in good standing in NAR

Additional Details:

No annual certification dues (except for maintained membership in NAR).