Earn A Designation


The benefits of earning a REALTOR® designation are immeasurable. Set yourself apart from
your competition by increasing you professional potential.

Benefits:
• Enhance your image. Show clients and customers your designation to illustrate your professionalism and expertise.
• Add to your knowledge. You’ll learn valuable information and techniques that can help you expand your business.
• Network of contacts. By holding a designation you are a part of network of other agents that hold designation. The referrals and networking with other designees can enhance your client base.
• Unlimited resources. You'll learn about specialized publications and seminars, among other services, that can help you bring in new business.
• Increased earning potential. According to NAR’s Member Profile, the median gross income for agents with a designation is $32,000/yr. more than agents without a designation.

REALTOR® Family Designation Programs
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. There are over 60 REALTOR® designations. Of the most popular are the ABR, CRS, CCIM, E-Pro & GRI. For a complete list of the REALTOR® designations and their requirements, please visit NAR’s website (www.realtor.org)


The Real Estate School offers a regular schedule of designation courses. Please visit our
Course Catalog for upcoming classes and to register.
Click on a designation below to read more about their requirements:

ABR Website
CCIM Website
CRS Website
ePro Website
GRI Website
Need help understanding what PL or CE is? Click here for a list of acronyms.