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 available?
For classroom Day 1, please contact your local course provider where you are taking the course to see if CE is available in your state. For online Day 1 and 2, CE is not yet available, but we are working on obtaining approvals in numerous states.
Where can I register for e-PRO®: Day 1 live in the classroom?
Please check www.Training4RE.com frequently to find a live e-PRO®: Day 1 course in your area.
When will the online courses be available?
Students who complete Day 1 in the classroom can complete Day 2 online through REALTOR® University. The 2-day online course bundle will be available in a few months. Please email epro@realtors.org to be put on a notification list for the online course.
I took the previous version of e-PRO®. Does anything change for me?
As long as you are a current member of NAR, you can continue to use the e-PRO® certification no matter when you earned it. You will be included in the new e-PRO® online directory. A new e-PRO® logo and marketing materials will be available for use as you reprint your business cards, update your web site, etc. If you wish to refresh your social media and technology skills, the new online program will be available at a discounted rate for past e-PRO® students.
I have substantial education and/or experience in social media and technology. Can I test out of all the requirements of NAR's e-PRO® Certification?
While we are encouraged that individuals bring considerable education and experience as prospective students to NAR's e-PRO® Certification Program, it is not possible to test out of the program's requirements. We need to ensure that everyone who earns NAR's e-PRO® certification has the same core or baseline education from the National Association of REALTORS®. As you know, NAR's e-PRO® certification is the only social media and technology training program for real estate professionals recognized and endorsed by NAR. It is therefore essential that all students complete course training from NAR.
I have completed the 2-day e-PRO® curriculum. How soon can I start promoting my new e-PRO® certification?
Upon completion of the e-PRO®: Day 2 course, your information will be sent to e-PRO® for processing. You should receive an email within two weeks that includes information about logging into the member's only section of the Web site to access your e-PRO® certificate, logo file and customizable marketing materials to begin promoting your 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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