Designations Offered by GIRE

In today's challenging market, continuing your REALTOR® education is the best way to invest in your real estate career. Based on the 2009 NAR Member Profile survey data, the median income of REALTORS® with no designation was $28,400, and the median income of those with at least one designation was $55,700. The difference between the two is $27,300. Plus, pursuing an official NAR-endorsed designation program through NAR or one of its affiliates, REALTORS® can improve your proficiency, skills and professional image.

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.

REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)
Contact REBAC, 1-800-648-6224, or visit the REBAC Website.

» Learn more about GIRE's ABR Designation course offerings.

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.

Council of Residential Specialists
Contact CRS, 1-800-462-8841 or visit the CRS Website.

» Learn more about GIRE's CRS Designation course offerings.

EcoBroker

The EcoBroker® designation is earned online and focuses on energy and environmental real estate.  This designation helps you generate and close more business, increase customer satisfaction and referrals, and benefit the planet all at the same time! Earn the EcoBroker® designation (three highly interactive courses online) and further distinguish yourself from the other 2.6 million real estate professionals.

» For more information on the EcoBroker designation, visit our EcoBroker webpage.

NAR's Green Designation

This designation addresses the concerns of consumers that are seeking real green expertise, not just lip service. You can be the one they come to for answers. As a real estate professional, you can have a real and lasting impact. Get the designation that will help you make it happen.

Green Resource Council
Contact greendesignation@realtors.org, 1-800-498-9422, or visit the Green Resource Council Website.

» Learn more about GIRE's Green Designation course offerings.

REALTOR e-PRO®

REALTOR e-PRO® is a revolutionary training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is the first major trade group to offer certification for online professionalism.

REALTOR® e-PRO is not just about technology - it's about how you can leverage your most powerful asset, your people-skills, into doing more business on the Internet.

REALTOR e-PRO® gives you:

  • Exhaustive Internet Training
  • Unique Competitive Advantage
  • Professional Distinction
  • CE credit is now available in several states

» For more information on the REALTOR e-PRO certification, visit our e-PRO® Website.

SRES, Senior Real Estate Specialist®

SRES® is the only designation and marketing program specifically designed to serve senior property owners. SRES® designees demonstrate requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing or selling a home.

SAREC® (Senior Advantage Real Estate Council®)
Contact SAREC, 1-800-245-8512 or visit the SAREC Website.

» Learn more about GIRE's SRES Designation course offerings.

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Designations

ABR
CRS
Ecobroker
Green Designation
SRES

     
 
Certification Programs

e-PRO

     
 
Scholarship Information

This course is eligible for a Scholarship funded by the Georgia Association of REALTORS®. For more information or to receive an application, contact GAR at 678-597-4127.