Invest in YourselfTo help you enhance your professional skills and stay ahead of the competition, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and its Institutes, Societies and Councils off er a wide array of educational resources.

Earn Offi cial NAR Designations and Certifi cationsBecome more valuable. Develop your skill sets and show prospects and clients that you have the specialized expertise to navigate the current marketplace. By earning any of the following offi cial designations and certifi cations you can as much as double your income. Many designations and certifi cations are available in-classroom or online through REALTOR® University’s School of Professional Development and Continuing Education.

Add designations, double your income. REALTORS® who earn professional designations have a distinct competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability. Based on 2011 NAR survey data, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $26,900 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $49,300: a diff erence of $22,400.

Build Your SkillsNAR Designations allow you to: add prestige to enhance your professional image • learn best practices • gain new expertise • acquire specialized knowledge • increase your value, marketability, profi ciency and productivity

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Education & Resources Guide

NAR DesignationsAccredited Buyer’s Representative (REBAC)Th e mark of excellence in comprehensive buyer representation services and expertise.800-648-6224 www.REBAC.net

Certifi ed Residential Specialist(Council of Residential Specialists)Th e premier designation for residential sales agents.800-462-8841 www.CRS.com

Accredited Land Consultant(REALTORS® Land Institute)Brokerage and management experts for all types of land — farms to development.800-441-5263 www.RLILand.com

Counselor of Real Estate(Th e Counselors of Real Estate)Th e designation for only the most experienced and trusted advisors in real estate.312-329-8427 www.CRE.org

Certifi ed Commercial Investment Member(CCIM Institute)Commercial investment real estate experts demonstrating unparalleled fi nancial analysis skills.800-621-7027 www.CCIM.com

General Accredited Appraiser (NAR)Signifi es advanced education and experience in commercial, industrial and residential property valuation.800-874-6500, ext. 8268www.REALTOR.org/appraisal

Certifi ed International Property Specialist (NAR)Ensures REALTORS® success in servicing international clients in their local community.800-874-6500, ext. 8369www.REALTOR.org/global

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (NAR)Th e Cornerstone of REALTOR® Education.800-874-6500, ext. 8264www.REALTOR.org/GRI

CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER®(Institute of Real Estate Management)Th e premier real estate management credential for property and asset managers.800-837-0706 www.IREM.org

NAR’s Green Designation (NAR)Th is residential-focused program off ers specifi c themes, ranging from sustainability, green building science and business applications.800-498-9422 www.GreenREsourceCouncil.org

Certifi ed Real Estate Brokerage Manager(Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers)“THE SOURCE” for real estate business management and leadership solutions.800-621-8738 www.CRB.com

Performance Management Network(Women’s Council of REALTORS®)Th e REALTOR® designation that combines today’s real-world skills with WCR’s powerful nationwide referral network.800-245-8512 www.WCR.org

Course leading to NAR designations and certifi cations available online at REALTOR® University.

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• Customized print on-demand brochures • Social media guides • Home buying and selling guides• Market-driven tools and research • Staging DVDs • And more!

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Visit today and get a 10% discount on your order when you use code 10OFFR. Use the discount to purchase the Social Media for REALTORS® Series 4 Pack or products in our Print on-Demand Program, and so much more!

NAR Certifi cations

At Home with Diversity®Giving REALTORS® a competitive edge in reaching highly profi table, diverse housing markets.800-874-6500, ext. 8393www.REALTOR.org/diversity

Resort & Second-Home Property SpecialistNAR’s advanced education-based certifi cation designed for resort and second-home professionals.800-874-6500, ext. 8393www.REALTOR.org/resort

Broker Price Opinion ResourceWith the changing real estate landscape and the increased use of broker price opinions (BPOs) by market participants, the BPOR certifi cation provides REALTORS® with knowledge and skills to reduce risk, increase opportunities and create professional BPOs.855-640-8863 www.bpor.org

Short Sales & Foreclosure ResourceNAR’s SFR certifi cation gives you a framework for understanding how to direct distressed sellers to fi nance, qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, tap into buyer demand, safeguard your commission and more!877-510-7855 www.realtorSFR.org

e-PRO®NAR’s certifi cation for social media and online technology.877-397-3132 www.ePRONAR.com

NAR Designations (continued)Residential Accredited Appraiser (NAR)Signifi es advanced education and experience in analysis and valuation of residential property.800-874-6500, ext. 8268www.REALTOR.org/appraisal

Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES® Council)Educates REALTORS® to profi tably and ethically serve the real estate needs of the fastest-growing market in real estate, clients age 50+.800-500-4564 www.seniorsrealestate.com

REALTOR® Association Certifi ed Executive (NAR)Exclusive designation for AEs or any REALTOR® association staff with drive, experience and commitment to professional growth.800-874-6500, ext. 8545www.REALTOR.org/RCE

Society of Industrial and Offi ce REALTORS® (NAR)Th e most knowledgeable, experienced and successful industrial and offi ce specialists. Expect more.202-449-8200 www.SIOR.com

NAR’s Online Education Destination Has Expanded! Th e Online School of Professional Development and Continuing Education remains the leading provider of NAR’s professional certifi cations and designations for real estate professionals. REALTOR® University continues to off er more than 400 hours of online real estate education along with webinar, coaching and video centers to help you build your skills and set you apart from the competition. In addition, REALTOR® University plans to off er a new Master’s Degree in Real Estate, beginning spring 2012 subject to approval by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Want to learn more? Visit www.RealtorU.com

Course leading to NAR designations and certifi cations available online at REALTOR® University.