To obtain a designation, visit the Delaware Association of REALTORS^® Classes & Events Calendar to take approved course work for many of the below specialty certifications. Also visit REALTOR.org for more information on earning a designation and the benefits of having a professional certification, or REALTOR^® University to take selected designation courses online.

ABR — Accredited Buyer Representative
With over 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 30,000 ABR^® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.

 
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. Acquire valuable skills through educational offerings leading to the ALC designation.

 
CCIM — Certified Commercial Investment Member^®
CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes more than 7,500 designees and an equal number of candidates principally in North America, but also in Asia and Europe. CCIMs are backed by a respected education program, as well as superior technology products and business resources.

 
CIPS — Certified International Property Specialist
The CIPS network is comprised of 1,500 real estate professionals from 50 countries who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the "international" market. Whether traveling abroad to put deals together, assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS designees are consumers' best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.

 
CPM — Certified Property Manager^®
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.

 
CRB — Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is recognized industry-wide as the measure of success in brokerage and real estate business management. The designation is awarded by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers to REALTORS^® who have completed the Council's advanced educational and professional requirements. CRB designees consistently increase their level of industry knowledge, advance their earning and career potential, increase their firm's profitability and benefit from active involvement in our network of real estate professionals. The new CRB Designation Program now provides credit for management experience, higher education and previously earned NAR designations. Additional credits can be earned through the Council's management education programs delivered live or by Self Study on CD-ROM.

 
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 1,100 practitioners throughout the world carry the CRE designation. Membership is by invitation only.

 
CRS^® — Certified Residential Specialist^®
Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS^® Designation and joining the organization that has served top-producing residential sales agents since 1977. The more than 35,000 CRS^® Designees benefit from nationwide referral opportunities, a professional image that attracts customers, and sales and marketing support. The CRS^® Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS^® who complete advanced training in listing and selling, and meet rigorous production requirements.

 
GRI — Graduate REALTOR^® Institute
Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice will want to participate in the REALTOR^® Institute program and earn the GRI designation.

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RCE — REALTOR^® Association Certified Executive
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.

 
RSPS — Resort & Second-Home Markets Certification
The RSPS is a new certification offered by NAR Resort for resort & second-home REALTORS^® 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 requirements include the NAR Resort & Second-Home Market Course and the RLI Tax-Deferred (1031) Exchange Course. RSPS applicants will also choose from nine different elective choices including courses from the NAR Education Matrix and the NAR Resort Symposium held every 18 months.

 
SIOR — Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS^®
Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage. SIOR's network includes more than 2,800 members in 480 cities in 20 countries on six continents. The Society's mandatory recertification requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field.