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RLI Online Course: Legal Aspects of Real Estate

This online course, presented by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), focuses on laws governing real property rights and interests, including the possession, use, encumbrance, and conveyance of real property.

Video Marketing to Enhance Your Business

This course offers real-world scenarios and examples that illustrate how agents can plan and implement successful video marketing projects. In this course, you will learn how to:

Identify uses for video in real estate
Determine the desired type and outcome for a video project Determine whether to self-produce or hire a professional videographer
Distinguish between levels of home-tour videos
Optimize description, tag, and video titles
Determine if video is reaching desired outcome

National Alliance Created to Develop Valuation Education

The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) and its Sponsoring Organizations have formed a national education partnership, the Alliance for Valuation Education (AVE), an organization dedicated to providing greater availability of consistent, quality valuation education. The AVE will be composed of TAF and 11 of its Sponsoring Organizations (Alliance Sponsors).

Consider Becoming a Green REsource Council Designee

Learn about the Green REsource Council and how you can participate from this blog post from the Center for REALTOR® Technology (CRT).

Register for May 13 REALTOR® Leadership Program at Midyear Meetings

Build leadership skills with training at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C., this May.

The REALTOR® Leadership Program (RLP) will be offered at the Midyear Meetings on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RLP equips REALTORS® with skills and knowledge to lead local and state associations. The program, which is open to all REALTORS®, consists of an initial online course and two three-hour, interactive, live presentation courses.... Read More

Professional Standards Seminar August 22-23

The National Association's 2013 Professional Standards Education Seminar will be held in Chicago on Aug. 22-23, 2013. It will include training on due process, procuring cause, mediation, the role of the grievance committee, hearing panel, and board of directors, writing an ethics decision, and more.

Mediation Training in Chicago June 26-28

The instructional and comprehensive support materials in this seminar enable participants to serve as mediators for their state and local associations and to share the techniques, skills, and expertise they gain with others.

Gain an Edge by Renewing Training

As business picks up, agents should eye opportunities to renew their training.

NAR Tech Edge Gives Realtors® Tools to Enhance Their Business

WASHINGTON (April 1, 2013) – Technology has transformed the way Realtors^® do business, and the National Association of Realtors^® is helping members keep up with the latest trends that can enhance business and client relations. NAR Tech Edge, a one-day technology conference hosted by NAR, will give attendees the chance to learn about cutting-edge technologies that are changing the real estate industry.

“Technology continues to change the way that Realtors^® and the real estate business operate,” said NAR President... Read More

Mark Your Calendars for NAR Tech Events in 2013

NAR's e-PRO® Certification is offering a series of one-day technology conferences around North America. These events are geared toward agents who are eager to learn how current web-based and mobile technologies can benefit their business and clients. Sessions will be presented by NAR Speakers and local technology experts.

Attend one of ten NAR Tech Edge events between April and October to learn about cutting-edge technology trends in real estate and how they can affect your business. Topics will cover mobile marketing, email, online branding, using Facebook for business,... Read More

Specialty Courses Offered at Midyear Meetings

Registration is now open for two courses offered by REBAC at the 2013 Midyear Legislative Meetings.

e-PRO® Day 1

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Time: 8:30am-5pm
Location: Washington Hilton, Washington, DC

The first day of e-PRO® coursework covers a wide range of topics, including the changing market, the modern consumer and how to use new real estate technologies to your advantage.

Working with Military Buyers

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013... Read More

Register for SRES Course, Get $35 Amazon Card

The offer: Register for NAR's Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Designation Online Course through REALTOR University® School of Professional Development and Continuing Education between March 16-31. The reward: A $35 Amazon.com gift card.

Social Media Webinar Series Now Available

Boost your business with social media, engage online prospects and position yourself as an expert. The package of recorded webinar sessions from the Social Media Summit is only $39.97. Save $5 with discount code WEB5SUM. Offer expires April 30.

One Year In, REALTOR® University's Graduate Real Estate Program Thrives

The advanced real estate degree program has attracted 50 active students in its first year.

One Year In, Realtor® University's Graduate Real Estate Program Thrives

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Realtor® University’s Master of Real Estate degree program. The National Association of Realtors® created Realtor® University to help Realtors® bring value to home buyers, sellers and investors.

With 50 active students, the program is now one of the largest graduate real estate programs in the world. Students come from 26 states and Canada and range in age from 25 to 70.

“The Master of Real Estate degree program has gone a long way toward raising professionalism in real estate and creating the highest... Read More

New Professionalism Video & Brochure

NAR created these resources for members on how to conduct themselves professionally and show respect for property, the public, and peers.

Are You Skipping Over the Commercial?

This is a ripe opportunity for real estate professionals who only work in residential real estate to make referral income by partnering with a strong commercial agent. Here are some ideas for getting started.

Become a Community Program Class Instructor

NAR’s Community and Political Affairs division is seeking instructors to teach the Employer-Assisted Housing and Expanding Housing Opportunities classes.

Instructors are selected through a competitive application process.

Qualifications include:

A minimum of two years’ experience in the real estate profession
Significant teaching experience; especially in training real estate professionals
Experience speaking to medium-to-large size groups
Experience and familiarity with affordable housing

A... Read More

CIPS Course Schedule

Start your global education.

CIPS courses are offered in three convenient formats: online, as individual classroom courses, or as part of a CIPS Institute.

CIPS Institutes group a series of CIPS courses into a 1-week format, saving you both time and money. Many Institutes offer a variety of events in addition to classroom activities, including property tours, networking events, panel discussions and social functions.

Sign up for an online course, or review the course schedule below. New courses are added on a regular basis, so check back often if you don’t... Read More

Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

If an agent wants to choose a brokerage that will help them succeed, it's time to find a brokerage that is willing to put its money where its mouth is.

Resort and Global Event in Las Vegas in April 2013

Destination Vegas: Your Passport to Resort and Global Success

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors®, Nevada Association of Realtors®, and National Association of Realtors® are hosting a two-day event, April 18-19, 2013, that combines a resort and second-home destination with global networking opportunities.

Day... Read More

Training From the Good Old-School

Is your brokerage a disfunctional classroom? Get an A+ in culture change.

NAR Classes Boost Community Program Knowledge

NAR’s Community & Political Affairs division offers three classes to help you improve your community and your business. The class offerings include: Employer-Assisted Housing, Expanding Housing opportunities, and Smart Growth.

The class sessions are held by authorized state and local associations, and they are also offered each year at two of NAR’s national meetings: the Midyear Meetings & Trade... Read More

Boost Business through Social Media

For 35% of home buyers, the first step in the home buying process was looking online. Do you have a consistent plan you follow that regularly engages your prospects and positions you as the expert so it's YOU consumers call for their real estate needs? Don't miss this Social Media Webinar Summit that will help boost your business and provide a blueprint for your online success.

The complete package for all five sessions is only $19.95! Register today and use discount code 'RUWSN13' to save $5.00. To view the full schedule and to register visit:... Read More

Apply for the 2014 Leadership Academy

NOTE: The application process is now closed. Check back in August.

Apply online after reading the instructions below. Applications must be received by March 31, 2013.

A Word version of the application (.doc) is available for your use in gathering information offline. Answers must be copied and pasted from the Word document into the online form; do not send the MS Word document itself... Read More

A Pathway to Professional Conduct: Respect Starts Here

Professionalism

REALTORS® ensure high standards of professional conduct to serve the interests of their clients and customers. Based on feedback, NAR created these resources for members on how to conduct themselves professionally and show respect for property, the public and peers.

Video: A Pathway to Professional Conduct: Respect Starts Here

New Skill Assessment Tool: UpSkill Agent

This tool, developed specifically for the real estate industry, will assess your skills in 6 key real estate competencies by having you answer a series of online questions. Find out what your skill levels are for getting listings, presenting properties, marketing, interacting with clients, and more.

Online CRS Course on Client Negotiations: Unlocking Hearts vs. Locking Horns

In this online course, you'll learn about interest-based negotiation, a strategy which will help you learn to uncover client interests during buyer and seller intake, adapt to clients' evolving interests during the transaction process, and use interests to maintain connections with past clients. Upon completion of the exam, you will earn 2 CRS designation credits.

GRI State Reference Guides

The State Education Reference Guides linked to below provide state education program summaries and GRI designation program information such as target market, experience level, topics and content, and delivery methods.

Note: Each report is a PDF, roughly 1 MB in size. Viewing and saving these reports requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Reports were created in May 2012.

Five Ways Google Can Drive Your Real Estate Business

House hunters' use of digital research is increasing. Learn how to leverage this trend from 2012 REALTORS® Conference session speaker Patrick Grandinetti of Google. Full-conference registrants can access conference recordings for free by logging into their Playback Now account. Others can purchase an audio recordings package.

4 Keys for Working With Buyers

Forming a productive business relationship with buyers starts with a counseling session. Here are a few important things you need to do at the outset.

Be a Better Buyer's Rep

Low inventories have created a seller's market, which in turn creates a market for buyer's representation.

Receive 10% Off Everything at Realtor® University's School of Professional Development and Continuing Education

Save 10% on everything and gear up for a prosperous new year with FREE, business-building webinars. Enter coupon code 'RU7649ALL' to receive your 10% discount. Continuing education (CE) credit available for Realtor® University courses in many states.

NAR in Orlando: My Trip in a Nutshell

Subhi Gharbieh reflects on NAR Annual and what it takes to be a YPN Network of the Year.

Apps and Web Site Recommendations for Association Executives

Here is a list of iPhone, iPad, and cloud-based apps, as well as Web sites, to help association executives working with YPN be more effectient in their job.

Unravel the Mysteries of International Real Estate

What's the difference between a resident alien and a non-resident alien? Do foreign nationals need a social security card to purchase property in the U.S? How many decades has it been since the last time it rained in Lima, Peru? Get these answers and more from a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) class.

Are You Ready for International Buyers?

As foreign buyers' interest in U.S. real estate continues to surge, REALTORS® are seizing this opportunity and arming themselves with education.

YPNer: Take Day One of e-Pro Course Free

REALTOR® Maura Neill offers another reason to attend the REALTORS® Conference & Expo next month: to take day one of the redesigned e-PRO® course for free.

Travel Via Paperback: Three Must-Reads

Here are three must-reads for real estate agents looking to go global.

Mastering the Business

Working toward a Master of Real Estate degree, REALTOR® University’s inaugural class says lessons are paying off in the field.

Realtor® Income With Designations Continues to Rise

Earning one or more designations continues to make a difference in REALTOR® earnings. Based on 2012 NAR survey data, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $28,900 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $50,000: a difference of $21,400. (Source: 2012 NAR Member Profile)

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... Read More

Wisdom for the Ages

A devotion to learning will pay off when you need it most—and expect it least, said Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, speaking to 1,600 REALTOR® association leaders in August.

Schedule Global Courses, Win Prizes

Schedule a CIPS, Resort & Second-Home Markets, or an At Home with Diversity course this year and be entered into a drawing for $500 in credit toward expenses for the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo this November in Orlando.

Also, schedule a second At Home With Diversity course and pay only $75 for each course (each course is normally $150). For more info contact Lindsay Green at 312/329-8393.

REALTOR® University's First-Year Successes

REALTOR® University offers an online Masters in Real Estate (MRE) program. In this REALTOR® Magazine blog post and video, hear students, faculty, and RU leaders talk about how the school is doing in its first year.

New Books and E-books in the Library in August

Books

What's new in the Information Central library collection? This month you'll find books on Power Writing Skills, Property Law Principles, Home Repair and Remodeling, Green Building Development and many more. Interested in borrowing any of these titles from the library? Simply click on the title to make your request right over the web!

E-books

What's new in the Information... Read More

REALTOR® University Making Strides

REALTOR® University offers an online Master of Real Estate (MRE) program. This 7-minute video is a REALTOR® Magazine report on how the school is doing in its first year.

Featured CRS Course: Creating Value for Your Clients

Become More Valuable & Maximize Income: Take the Council of Residential Specialists' online course, Creating Value for Your Clients and learn how to become more valuable to your clients and maximize your income. This course is worth 8 credits towards the CRS Designation and is available at REALTOR® University.

REALTOR.com® Webinar: Drive Traffic & Leads with Pinterest

Yes, Pinterest is beautiful. And yes, its users love it. But don't let the pretty pictures distract you. Join this free webinar from REALTOR.com® to learn how you can turn Pinterest into a heavy-hitting marketing tool that powers your SEO, drives more traffic, and generates more leads. Register today!

Featured CRS Course: Short Sales & Foreclosures

Learn to work with buyers and sellers of distressed properties in the Council of Residential Specialists' online course, Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients' Interests. Completion of this course fulfills the core course requirement for NAR's SFR Certification and is worth 8 credits towards the CRS Designation. Take the course online now at REALTOR® University.

Keep it Simple With Low-Cost Online Marketing

The economy has changed and marketing strategies need to change as well. Discover the world of online marketing with the Council of Residential Specialist's online course. This course is available at REALTOR® University and is worth 8 credits towards the CRS Designation.

Discount on NAR's GREEN Designation Course Bundle

Now more than ever, home buyers and sellers are motivated to understand cost-savings and health benefits of green homes. NAR's Green Designation gives today's real estate professionals the training necessary to represent today's real estate clients. Register for the online course at REALTOR University, and enter discount code GREENNOW to receive a 10% discount.

Continuing Education Credit Now Offered at REALTOR® University

Need to complete your continuing education? REALTOR® University's School of Professional Development and Continuing Education is now offering CE credit for a number of NAR's online designation, certification, and professional development courses for no additional cost. Visit the CE Course Catalog to view approved courses in your state and enroll.

Earning the GRI Designation

The GRI designation is a powerful tool to attract and build new business. You'll increase your skill level across the entire landscape of real estate with in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process.

Why become a GRI designee

Earning a GRI can make a difference in your business and potentially boost your income. REALTORS® with at least one designation:

- Earned a median of $50,000 while those without the designation earned a median income of $28,900, a difference of $21,100. (Source: 2012 NAR... Read More

Earn Continuing Education (CE) Credit With At Home With Diversity Course

NAR's At Home With Diversity online class and certification have been approved for continuing education credit in over 35 states. Learn how to work effectively with - and within - today's rapidly growing multicultural market by taking the "At Home With Diversity" course.

The course also counts as a certification and an elective credit for the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification.

In the course, you will:

Access and analyze U.S. demographic data to... Read More

Global Programs for Associations Course

Your membership is practicing real estate in a global marketplace. Are you preparing them to serve the multicultural buyers in your market?

Tailored specifically for association executives and volunteer leadership, the Global Programs for Association course will teach association executives to:

Understand the value of educating members on the growing global marketplace and how to take advantage of it locally
Develop a business and governance model that fits best with your association's current structure
Be prepared to sell the concept... Read More

NAR Tech Edge Helps Realtors® Expand, Develop Their Tech Use

WASHINGTON (May 29, 2012) - Technology has transformed the way Realtors® do business, and the National Association of Realtors® is helping members keep up with the latest trends that can enhance business and client relations. NAR Tech Edge, a new one-day technology conference hosted by NAR, will give attendees the chance to learn about cutting edge technologies that are changing the real estate industry.

"Technology is increasingly important for Realtors® and their business," said NAR... Read More

FHA Preforeclosure Webinar Series for REALTORS®

FHA is offering a series of eight regional Webinars to ensure real estate agents and their clients have the most up-to-date information on the HUD pre-foreclosure program and other resources available to reduce foreclosures for borrowers.

FHA, through its National Servicing Center, is looking to close the education and communication gap between FHA servicers and real estate professionals to aid FHA borrowers in the preforeclosure process (otherwise known as the short sale). The Webinars are designed for all real estate professionals but HUD specifically asked NAR for broad... Read More

Code of Ethics Training Home

Cycle 4 credit begins

Starting March 1, 2013, existing members who complete NAR's online ethics training will be reported to NRDS using updated course codes and numbers for the 4th training cycle (2013-2016).

Have you been terminated for not completing Cycle 3 training?

If your membership has been terminated because you did not complete Cycle 3 training, when you register for the existing member course, your local board... Read More

Find articles/access Proquest

To access ProQuest, please enter the password provided by NAR Information Central. If you do not have a password, return to the previous page and click on "Info for first-time users" or contact NAR Information Central at 800-874-6500.

Fees

Application Fee

To begin the process, you must complete and submit an online ADF along with a non-refundable $355 application fee. This fee covers both the ADF and the examination costs. A $165 certification fee will be due after you have successfully completed the examination.

Scholarship

You may be eligible for up to $520 to cover the expense of submitting the RCE applicant data form (ADF), and the one-time certification fee. Learn more about the RCE Scholarship.

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New Course: Understand Buyers of Every Generation

At any given time, today's real estate professionals may be working with four generations of real estate buyers: Millenials, Generation X, the Baby Boomers, and Matures. Understand each group's unique wants and needs by taking the new Generation Buy course from REALTOR® University's School of Professional Development and Continuing Education.

Webinar: Solve Your Biggest Short-Sale Problems

Two REALTORS® who are short sales experts tell how to overcome common hurdles in the short sale process, in this webinar from REALTOR® University's School of Professional Development and Continuing Education.

REALTORS® Raise Fair Housing Awareness in Local Communities

As the leading advocate for homeownership and housing issues, the National Association of REALTORS® will join the nation in honoring Fair Housing Month this April.

Employer-Assisted Housing: Successes

Please click a link below to watch other segments of this video.

Chapter 1: Home From Work (4:16)
Chapter 3: Benefits (1:40)

Employer-Assisted Housing

Please click a link below to watch other segments of this video.

Chapter 2: Successes (1:40)
Chapter 3: Benefits (2:27)

Designations and Certifications

The National Association of REALTORS® 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.

Accredited Buyer's Representative / ABR®

Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) Discount

Through the REALTOR Benefits® Program, NAR members receive a 10% discount on the BPOR certification course delivered via REALTOR® University.

Visit the BPOR website and enter code BPORNOW upon checkout, or send an email to bpor@bpor.org.

Milestones to the Future

In 2012, REALTORS® will be going back to the (virtual) classroom, marching on Capitol Hill, and earning rewards for engaging with their association.

Marketing Materials for Associations

Be a key resource for your members by communicating the value that NAR's REALTOR Benefits® Program brings.Use the following fliers, banner ads, brochures, and marketing copy to print, post on your website, or use in email to communicate the exclusive offers and savings.

Language You Can Use

Program Descriptions

Use the following blurb to describe the REALTOR Benefits® Program in an e-newsletter or another place you have limited space:

NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program – A Valuable Member... Read More

REALTOR® University Granted Approval to Offer Master of Real Estate Degree Program

CHICAGO (February 8, 2012) - REALTOR® University now offers a Master of Real Estate degree for real estate professionals who are interested in expanding their education to advance their career and improve their business.

Recently granted operating and degree authority by the Illinois Board of Higher Education, REALTOR® University was established by the National Association of Realtors®.

“The Master of Real Estate Degree program will go a long way toward raising professionalism in real estate and creating the highest standard of competency in the industry,... Read More

Become an EAH Instructor

Only NAR-authorized instructors can teach the Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) class. To become an authorized instructor, you need to meet all of the requirements; complete the instructor application and reference forms; and take both the EAH class and the Train the Trainer session.

If you are approved to become an instructor after the Train the Trainer, you will pay a $100 instructor fee and sign the Instructor's Agreement. Once these steps are completed, you will be authorized to teach the class for a two-year term.

Here are the steps to become an EAH... Read More

Short Sales and Foreclosures (SFR) Certification Discounts

Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels, NAR's SFR certification gives you a framework for understanding how to: direct distressed sellers to finance, tax, and legal professionals; qualify sellers for short sales; develop a short-sale package; negotiate with lenders; tap into buyer demand; safeguard your commission; and more.

The Short Sales and Foreclosure course counts towards earning NAR's Short Sales and... Read More

E-Pro Certification Discounts

Through the REALTOR Benefits® Program, members can receive a 10% discount on the e-PRO® Day 1/Day 2 bundle delivered via REALTOR® University. Visit the e-PRO® web site and enter code EPRONOW upon checkout, or call 877-397-3132.

Resort and Second-Home Markets Course

At least three of the following NAR Resort webinars are required for the in-classroom Resort and Second-Home Markets Course:

Resort and Second-Home Tax Laws

Disaster Prevention and Recovery

... Read More

At Home With Diversity

At Home With Diversity® is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches REALTORS® how to work effectively with — and within — a rapidly changing multicultural market.

Since its inception in 1998, At Home with Diversity® has addressed the topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development in a full-day certification course.

Earn Certification: Take the Course

... Read More

Instructor Responsibilities

This course is an educational opportunity for real estate brokers, agents, association executives, and anyone associated with the real estate industry.

Only certified instructors can teach the At Home With Diversity® course. To take an At Home With Diversity® train-the-trainer class, please download the Application for Instructor Training (PDF: 196KB).

Your Responsibilities... Read More

AHWD Course Goals and Objectives

At Home With Diversity® is an educational opportunity designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry to real estate brokers, agents, association executives, and anyone associated with the industry.

The class teaches real estate professionals how they can increase their sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends. It addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences... Read More

Why Take the AHWD Course

In today’s housing market, where client profiles are changing rapidly, earning the confidence of a potential homebuyer is more complex than it used to be. Real estate professionals who adapt to increasing cultural diversity in the market and who wisely plan to meet the needs of diverse clients gain a competitive edge and expand opportunities.

At Home with Diversity® is a six- to seven-hour course... Read More

Benefits of EAH Class

Working a full-time job does not guarantee a family a decent, affordable place to live. Much of our workforce including the people who provide vital services to a community – firefighters, police officers, teachers, health workers – often cannot afford to live in the communities where they work.

Shortages of affordable housing choices close to where families work can lead to longer commutes, sprawl, and traffic congestion that degrade the quality of life for all residents. And when employees leave a community at the end of the work day, it leaves a hole in the social... Read More

Employer-Assisted Housing Class

The Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) class is a unique opportunity to expand your business by working with local employers so that they can help their employees become homeowners or afford a home close to work.

The four-hour EAH class presents an overview of employer-assisted housing including the three EAH benefit options employers can implement with your assistance:

Homebuyer & Homeownership Education: REALTORS® conduct homebuyer and homeownership workshops at the workplace in partnership with a non-profit organization and/or lender. When employees learn... Read More

Employer-Assisted Housing Class

Employer-Assisted Housing Class

Note: The Home From Work class is now called the Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) class.

Working a full-time job does not guarantee a family a decent, affordable place to live. Much of our workforce including the people who provide vital services to a community – firefighters, police officers, teachers, health workers – often cannot afford to live in the communities where they work.

Shortages of affordable housing choices close to where families work can lead to longer commutes, sprawl, and... Read More

Value of a GRI Designation

The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation.

Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated.

New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers requires real estate practitioners to perform at... Read More

Information for Instructors

Only NAR-authorized instructors may teach Expanding Housing Opportunities (EHO). Instructors are selected through a competitive application process, which is outlined below. Approved instructors pay at $100 instructor fee and sign an Instructor Agreement. The instructor term is a two-year period and is renewable if all requirements have been met.

An instructor training session will take place in May 2013. Applications and references forms are due March 22. Review the process and requirements below and download the... Read More

Expanding Housing Opportunities Class

In a recent survey, 74 percent of NAR members indicated a need for training on affordable housing. To meet this need, NAR developed Expanding Housing Opportunities (EHO). EHO is six-hour course designed to educate real estate professional on the range of affordable housing opportunities and client seeking them.

View a schedule of EHO classes.

Course participants will learn how to:

Identify and explain the range of affordable housing opportunities and their benefits to... Read More

Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation Discounts

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is the only one of its kind recognized by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Students who are awarded the SRES® designation are specifically trained to understand the distinct real estate goals, concerns, and needs of seniors today. Visit http://www.seniorsrealestate.com/realtor_benefits.cfm... Read More

Green Designation Educational Discounts

NAR's Green Designation provides advanced training in green building and sustainable business practices so that you can seek out, understand, and market properties with green features. Stand out with the only green designation for real estate agents and property managers recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Access the online course and use... Read More

Become a CIPS (non-U.S.)

The way you earn your CIPS Designation depends on where you live. If you are a real estate practitioner outside the United States, follow the steps below. You may join the CIPS Network at any time.

If you are a REALTOR® in the United States, please reference How to Earn the... Read More

Become a CIPS (U.S.)

Understand the steps to global success.

The way you earn your CIPS Designation depends on where you live. If you are a REALTOR® in the United States, follow the steps below.

If you are a real estate practitioner outside of the United States, please reference How to Earn the CIPS Designation: For Non-U.S. Professionals.

Step 1:... Read More

Why Get The CIPS Designation

The CIPS Designation is the only designation of its kind in the real estate community. It’s synonymous with advanced expertise, a global perspective and distinct understanding of a global buyer, and comes with powerful brand recognition with designees in nearly 40 countries.

By earning your CIPS Designation, you instantly align yourself with the best in the business, and join our influential network of international professionals. Don’t just give your business a global spin; take your business to... Read More

Resources for Designees

Welcome to the Global neighborhood.

CIPS Corner is your central access point to the best research, resources, news, and tools to globalize your business. Take a look around to see everything the CIPS Network has to offer, and visit regularly for new information.

Important News and Updates

Renew Your Membership

When you pay your annual dues online, this is the best time to review your member profile including your biography for CIPS designees.

Pay dues online now! You will need... Read More

CIPS Designation

About CIPS

International real estate opportunities are everywhere. New people move to the U.S. from other countries every day and foreign-born individuals residing in the U.S. move to new markets. Americans in your current market invest in property overseas. No matter which international audience you cater to, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business.

Why Get the CIPS ... Read More

Overview of CIPS Classes

Expand your knowledge globally.

The CIPS course curriculum offers you hands-on experience with international real estate transactions, as well as five full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of transnational transactions, including:

Currency and exchange rate issues

Cross-cultural relationships

Regional market conditions

Investment performance

Tax issues

And more!

To be eligible for the CIPS Designation, you must complete 5 courses outlined below, including the... Read More

CIPS Marketing Tool Kit

Market your business to the world.

There are a number of ways you can promote both your CIPS Network membership and CIPS Designation. Take advantage of the following benefits to get the most out of your membership, and market yourself as an international expert.

Keep Your CIPS Network Directory Listing Up to Date

All CIPS Network members receive a listing in both the printed directory and online, searchable directory. CIPS Designees receive additional space for a photo and 150-word biography. To update your listing, e-mail changes to ... Read More

GRI Designation

Earn the GRI Designation

In today's competitive business environment, it often takes more than just motivation and initiative to succeed. Earning the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and... Read More

GRI Marketing Materials for Designees

The marketing materials on this page are for the exclusive use of members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who have earned the GRI Designation.

Flyers and Ads

Customizable Flyers

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Banner Ad

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What People Are Saying About GRI

The real estate business is more dynamic than ever. It demands constant attention to trends and developments—new technology, laws, and procedures. And greater access to information by consumers means that real estate professional must perform at a higher level. Earning the GRI gives you the know-how needed to success in today's market.

Here's what GRI graduates are saying about the importance of obtaining the GRI designation.

"GRI us the best series of classes that an agent can take. The skills and principles reviewed will enhance an agent's... Read More

Already a GRI Designee?

Learn how to promote yourself to current and potential clients as a Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designee and build your GRI referral network.

GRI Designee Resources

GRI logos for designees are available from your state association in formats suitable for both horizontal and vertical display. You can use the logos on your website, Facebook page, and business cards. Be sure to read and follow our guidelines once you've selected the logo you want to use.

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Value of a GRI Designation

Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have... Read More

RSPS Certification

What is the Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS)?

The Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) is an education-based certification program. Launched in 2006, the RSPS Certification was created by the National Association of REALTORS® to better serve the growing second-home and resort real estate market and now has over 1,700 elite members. RSPS is recognized as an official NAR certification and allows buyers and sellers to have confidence in the ability of a REALTOR® who specializes in resort and second-homes to assist them with their search.... Read More

Earn the RSPS Certification

To earn the RSPS certification, you must complete the Resort & Second-Home Markets Course and then either take two of the elective courses from the “Option One - Electives” list below or earn or hold one of the designations in the “Option Two – Designations” list below. If you have already earned another designation, you may simply indicate on your RSPS certification application that you have earned it. Once... Read More

Continuing Education Courses Help Realtors® Stay on Track

WASHINGTON (January 9, 2012) - To provide its members with the tools and expertise to build their business and better serve clients, the National Association of Realtors® and The CE Shop, Inc., have entered into a partnership to provide continuing education for Realtors® taking online designation and certification courses at REALTOR® University’s School of Professional Development & Continuing... Read More

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Certification

The Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council, REBAC, promotes superior buyer representation skills and services. For a limited time, REBAC offers NAR members a 10 percent discount on the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation course delivered online via REALTOR® University. Learn about the ABR® Designation.

Member Benefits

Market your business!

There are a number of ways you can promote your RAA/GAA Designation. Take advantage of the following benefits to get the most out of your membership, and market yourself as an accredited expert.

Exclusive Webinars

Special experts cover timely topics to keep you up-to-date on appraisal issues and trends. RAA/GAA members are exclusively invited to participate in the webinars with the opportunity to ask question and engage in lively discussions.

Promote Yourself as an Accredited Appraiser

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Scholarship

Purpose

Recipients will receive up to $520 to cover the expense of submitting the RCE applicant data form (ADF) and the one-time certification fee.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you are a full- or part-time employee of a local or state association of REALTORS®, a business which is, directly or indirectly, wholly owned by one or more REALTOR® associations, or a regional multiple listing service owned by a REALTOR® association. You may also be a full- or part-time employee of NAR, or a real estate board, provincial association... Read More

New Realtor® Certification Helps Members Grow Business

WASHINGTON (May 13, 2011) - With the changing real estate landscape and the increased use of broker price opinions (BPOs) by market participants, the National Association of Realtors® has launched a new certification, BPO Resource, recognizing Realtors® who have completed NAR’s new BPO education program. The new certification course was offered here during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.

Nearly 160 Realtors® attended the one-day “BPOs: The Agent’s Role in the Valuation Process” course earlier this week. The... Read More

New ABR® App for iPhone Helps REALTORS® Connect with Buyers

CHICAGO (January 24, 2011) - Realtors® who work with buyers now have a new resource available through the ABR® App for the iPhone. Available now through the iTunes store, this new benefit will help Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designees grow their business while also connecting with home buyers.

The ABR® iPhone App is the latest resource from the National Association of Realtors®’ Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council. This powerful and practical app was developed by Jacobs & Clevenger, a multichannel marketing communications... Read More

Specialty Classes

Additional courses offered by NAR to contribute to the ongoing education of international real estate professionals include:

At Home With Diversity

Diversifying your clientele means learning the practical skills and tools to expand business and effectively service all cultural groups. This class addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences.

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Green Appraisal

On Thursday, August 19, 2010, as part of the Right Tools, Right Now initiative, NAR Appraisal hosted a FREE Webinar for all RAA and GAA Designees. The topic of this Webinar was Green Appraisal presented by Sam Martin. You can view a recording of this webinar here.

About the Topic: Green Appraisal

This free webinar will introduce attendees to Green concepts,organizations concerned with... Read More