ABR
The Accredited Buyer Representative designation indicates a real estate agent
specializing in representing buyers in the real estate transaction. The ABR is
conferred by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC).
CCIM
The highest designation of commercial specialists is the CCIM, Certified
Commercial Investment Member, conferred by the Commercial Investment Real Estate
Institute of NAR.
CRB
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager designation, conferred by the Real
Estate Brokerage Managers Council, identifies brokers who have taken an extensive
array of courses oriented toward enhancement of brokerage management skills.
CRP
The Certified Relocation Professional certification is conferred by the Employee
Relocation Council (E-R-C). The designation denotes relocation professionals who
specialize in relocation and who pass the demanding requirements of E-R-C. RE/MAX
has about 70 percent of all real estate CRPs in the United States.
CRS
The Certified Residential Specialist designation, offered through NAR, denotes an
agent who specializes in residential real estate. Only about 3 percent of the
members of NAR have earned this designation, while more than 16 percent of RE/MAX
Associates have their CRS.
GRI
Only about 9 percent of all Realtors have earned the designation Graduate of the
Realtor Institute. About 26 percent of RE/MAX Associates have completed this
advanced course of study and earned their GRI.
LTG
The Leadership Training Graduate designation recognizes members of the Women's
Council of Realtors who have achieved a superior level of leadership expertise
through education and experience.
RRS
The Registered Relocation Specialist designation is the Canadian equivalent to
the Certified Relocation Professional designation in the United States. An agent
holding the RRS designation has proven experience in assisting corporate and
government transferees in their destination and departure cities.
In addition to the professional designations described above, which are among the
most frequently held designations in the industry, there are numerous other
specialized designations held by RE/MAX Associates, including:
AACI
Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute
ACCI
Associate Canadian Condominium Institute
ALC
Accredited Land Consultant
AMO
Accredited Management Organization
ARM
Accredited Resident Manager
CAPM
Certificate in Advanced Property Marketing
CBR
Certified Buyers Representative
CEA
Certificate of Estate Agency
CGA
Certified General Appraiser
CIPS
Certified International Property Specialist
CPM
Certified Property Manager
CRA
Canadian Residential Appraiser
CRE
Counselor in Real Estate
CREA
Certified Real Estate Appraiser
CRSS
Certified Real Estate Securities Sponsor
CSP
Certified Sales Professional
FRI
Fellow of the Real Estate Institute
FRICS
Fellow Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors
GAA
General Accredited Appraiser
MAI
Member of the Appraisal Institute
MVA
Market Value Appraiser
RI
Professional Division
RM
Residential Member
SIOR
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
SRA
Senior Residential Appraiser
SREA
Senior Real Estate Analyst
SRS
Specialist in Real Estate Securities