Designations

CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist
CIPS 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 serve the growing international market in their local community by focusing on culture, exchange rates, investment trends, and legal issues.

Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury markets around the world, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that the agents who have earned it have the knowledge, experience, competence, and confidence they require. Members of The Institute who hold the CLHMS designation have documented performance in the TOP 10% of their markets, and have successfully demonstrated their expertise in the luxury home and estate market.

CNE, Certified Negotiation Expert
The CNE course is one of the top designation courses in real estate. This designation gives REALTORS® the knowledge, training and ability needed to become an expert negotiator. REALTORS® who achieve this designation have completed 12 hours of intensive training by a certified CNE instructor from The Real Estate Negotiation Institute. 

The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (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. This is one of the oldest and most respected designations in the industry. Earned through the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers.

CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist®
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. These requirements are based on skills in both experience and education. There are over 30,000 active CRS designees, that have meet the rigorous requirements.

The Green Designation can only be earned by National Association of REALTORS®.  This course is designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficeniecy and sustainability in the various areas of real estate. These agents have a comprehensive understanding of what it means to go green.

GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute
REALTORS® with this designation have dedicated their time and money on real estate education to bring you quality service. The designation may only be earned after successfully completing astringent educational program, consisting of 92 hours of live course instruction from a statewide faculty. This designation is only available to members of the local, state and National Association of REALTORS ®

EcoBroker®
EcoBoker's® help you save money and to live comfortably through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmentally-sensative choices. They are the industry professional on real estate opportunities that are environmentally-friendly.This designation is the premier green designation.

e-PRO® Certification
e-PRO® Internet Professionals are REALTORS® who have completed a rigorous certification program endorsed by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). Real estate agents and brokers who have earned e-PRO® Certification are Internet Professionals who have completed extensive training using the Web. e-PRO® Certification means the real estate professional is capable of using the latest techniques and services for the benefit of their clients.

MRE, Master of Real Estate®
MRE stands for Master of Real Estate. The MRE designation signifies a broker dedicated to professional development and customer service. The MRE designation is granted to those who complete a rigorous 90 hours of education and they must have already earned another qualifying designation. The MRE is a REALTOR® who encompasses all the code of ethics in the way they do business.

SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialists®
REALTORS® qualified to address the needs of home buyers and sellers age 50+. As people age they demand specialists who understand the health needs associated with aging. They work to fit your living situation in with your overall life plan.