REAL TipS: BUYING

Real estate designations

If you’re looking for a Texas REALTOR®, you my have seen the letters GRI, CRE, or CRB after the REALTOR®’s name. Do you know what those acronyms stand for? These letters tell you that not all Texas REALTORS® are alike. Many REALTORS® specialize in a particular area and can cater to your wants or needs. To date, the National Association of REALTORS® offers 20 advanced designation and certificate programs through its nine affiliated institutes, societies, and councils. Here are some of the designation and certification programs:

• ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative
• ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager
• ALC, Accredited Land Consultant
• CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member
• CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist
• CPM, Certified Property Manager
• CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
• CRE, Counselor of Real Estate
• GAA, General Accredited Appraiser
• PMN, Performance Management Network
• RCE, Realtor Association Certified Executive
• RAA, Residential Accredited Appraiser
• SIOR, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
• TRC, Transnational Referral Certification
• AHWD, At Home with Diversity Certification
• e-PRO, Certification program for online professionalism
• RSPS, Resort and Second-Home Markets Certification
• REPA, Real Estate Professional Assistant

Look for these next time you need a Texas REALTOR® with a specific area of expertise.

Texas Association of Realtors®