The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and its affiliated Institutes, Societies and Councils provide a wide-range of programs and services that assist members in increasing skills, proficiency and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by NAR and each affiliated group upon completion of required courses.
NAR and its affiliates offer designations and certifications for a wide range of real estate specialties. Earning these designations and certifications helps members to increase their expertise and marketability, giving them a professional advantage.
Continuing education credit is also available for many of the online designation and certification courses.
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31 Jan
Real Estate Professional Administrator Certificate Course
Why take this course? The Real Estate Professional Assistant course is a 14 hour certificate program designed for those who are currently working with a real estate professional or for those aspiring to work along a real estate agent or…
Learn More7 Feb
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (NAR Designation Course)
Why take this course? A generation of opportunity, right at your fingertips. Discover the advantages of NAR’s Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation. Build your real estate business with specialized knowledge to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling,…
Learn More7 Mar
Home Finance Resource Certification Class (NAR Certificate Course)
Why take this course? This course will teach you how to guide your buyers through the mortgage preapproval process by, for example, creating a mortgage application checklist with all of the documents they’ll need. The course also covers resources for…
Learn More12 Sep
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (NAR Designation Course)
Why take this course? This 2-day course is an interactive experience to help negotiators elevate their game! The course examines all types of negotiation formats and methods so that today’s negotiators can play the game to win. A full spectrum…
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