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ABRM, ALC, CCIM,
CIPS, CPM, CRB, CRE,
GAA, LTG, RAA,
RCE, SIOR
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What
is ABRM designation? |
A. ABRM: Accredited Buyer
Representative Manager. The prestigious ABRM Designation
is geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and
managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer
representation into their daily practice. This designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent
Council after fulfillment of several requirements:
- successful completion of the ABR course and exam
- successful completion of the ABRM course and exam
- provide proof of having overseen/managed one or
more buyer agent(s) in 25 closed real estate
transactions or having oversight of one or more
buyer agent(s) for a period of two years or more
- be a REALTOR® and a member of the Real Estate
Buyer's Agent Council in good standing
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What
is ALC designation? |
| A. ALC: Accredited
Land Consultant. ALC's are the recognized
experts in land brokerage transactions of five
specialized types: (1) farms and ranches; (2)
undeveloped tracts of land; (3) transitional and
development land; (4) subdivision and wholesaling of
lots; and (5) site selection and assemblage of land
parcels. REALTORS®
Land Institute website
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| Q.
What
is CCIM® designation? |
| A. CCIM®: Certified
Commercial Investment Member®, a designation
awarded by the CCIM Institute. CCIMs are
recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage,
leasing, asset management valuation and in-vestment
analysis. Commercial
Investment Real Estate Institute website
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| Q.
What
is CIPS designation? |
| A. CIPS: Certified
International Property Specialist, a NAR
designation focused on International real estate. Many
REALTORS® work with buyers and sellers from different
countries or cultures. CIPS designees have demonstrated
their international experience and participate in
international programs offered by NAR. CIPS
network website
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| Q.
What
is CPM designation? |
| A. CPM: Certified
Property Manager®, a designation awarded by
IREM. Acquire valuable real
estate management skills through educational offerings
leading to the CPM® designation. CPM® members have the
competitive edge in every area of real estate management
from residential to commercial to industrial. Institute
of Real Estate Management website
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| Q.
What
is CRB designation? |
| A. CRB: Certified
Real Estate Brokerage Manager, a designation
awarded by the Council of R.E. Brokerage Managers. The Certified
Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is
recognized industry-wide as the symbol of excellence in
brokerage management. The most successful brokerages are
owned or managed by professionals having the prestigious
CRB designation. The CRB designation signifies a leader
in the industry and the highest level of professional
achievement and recognition in the specialized field of
brokerage management. Realtors
National Marketing Institute® website
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| Q.
What
is CRE designation? |
| A. CRE: Counselor
of Real Estate. The Counselor of Real Estate
– or CRE – is a member of The Counselors of Real
Estate, an international group of recognized
professionals who provide seasoned, objective advice on
real property and land-related matters. Only 1,000
practitioners throughout the world carry the CRE
designation. Membership is by invitation only. Counselors
of Real Estate website
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| Q.
What
is GAA designation? |
| A. GAA: General
Accredited Appraiser. Certified general
appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should
consider pursuing the GAA designation. The GAA
designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and
experience exceed state appraisal certification
requirements and is supported by the National
Association Of REALTORS®. visit
the website
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| Q.
What
is LTG designation? |
| A. LTG: Leadership
Training Graduate. Career Leaders Aren't
Born, They're Designated. The LTG designation focuses on
career improvement and individual goal attainment. The
designation provides recognition to professionals who
excel in career leadership through the dynamic
combination of education and experience. Women's
Council of REALTORS® website
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| Q.
What
is RAA designation? |
| A. RAA: Residential
Accredited Appraiser. Certified residential
appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should
consider pursuing the RAA designation. The RAA
designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and
experience exceed state appraisal certification
requirements and is supported by the National
Association Of REALTORS®. visit
the website
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| Q.
What
is RCE designation? |
| A. RCE: REALTOR®
association Certified Executive, a NAR
designation for REALTOR® Association Executives.
Association executives interested in demonstrating
commitment to the field of
REALTOR® association management should pursue the RCE
designation. AEs are recognized for their specialized
industry knowledge and their association achievements
and experience. visit
the website
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| Q. What
is the SIOR designation? |
| A. SIOR: Society
of Industrial and Office REALTORS®, a
commercial affiliate of NAR. Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top
producers in industrial and office real estate
brokerage, representing more than 800 offices in over
350 cities worldwide. The Society's mandatory
recertification requirement assures clients of the
designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial
brokerage field. Society
of Industrial and Office REALTORS® website
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