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.
