NAR Designations & Certifications distinguish those Realtors who go above and beyond the minimum education requirements to better serve their clients, who want to service different niches in the market, and who want to stand out from their peers. Designations & Certifications give these motivated Realtors the education they need to be successful in their brokerage.

Probably. If you are a broker in North Carolina, then YES.

If you are located outside of NC, you will have to check with your state’s Real Estate Commission.

Designations are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Designations offer extensive benefits that are continually improved upon and expanded. For this reason, maintaining a designation requires annual dues and continued membership in NAR.

Certifications are also specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Maintaining a certification requires only an application fee and continued membership in NAR, but no annual dues.