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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19 Oct
At Home With Diversity
Why take this course? At Home With Diversity (AHWD) is a certification program of the National Association of REALTORS® that is designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home…
Learn More8 Nov
HR Solutions for Teams (Module 2 in the Certified Real Estate Team Specialist Certification)
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE? The growth of real estate teams has clearly outpaced the support activities needed to ensure their success. This module will give you a firm foundation on how to manage your human resources and how to acquire…
Learn More10 Nov
Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification
Why take this course? The goal of the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification course is to educate real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs—as sellers…
Learn More17 Nov
Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
Why take this course? During this course, students will focus on building their skill set and knowledge on various topics, including short sale proceedings, foreclosures, and the role of the buyer’s agent when dealing with such tasks. At the completion…
Learn More14 Dec
Positioning Your Team for Profit (Module 3 in the Certified Real Estate Team Specialist Certification)
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE? In today’s environment, profitability for many real estate teams is razor-thin. A keen appreciation of the numbers behind the numbers will give you the edge you need. This course will help you: Learn critical decision-making tools…
Learn More11 Jan
Team Leadership for Maximum Performance (Module 4 in the Certified Real Estate Team Specialist Certification)
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE? Today’s real estate team leaders must deal with a myriad of challenges, such as managing turnover, training and mentoring —in addition to running a successful and profitable business. To be successful, you must develop and implement…
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