NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Designations & Certifications
Real estate designations and certifications through NAR are specialized credentials for REALTORS® that require real estate professionals to be active members of NAR.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Upcoming Classes:
The ABR® designation is for real estate buyer's agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process. This is a two-day course, scheduled for 9:00 - 5:00. The class will be delivered live on ZOOM, so please join us from the comfort of your home for a great class! Learn more about obtaining your ABR® designation here.
NAR's Military Relocation Professional certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.