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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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