National Association of REALTORS®

CCIM Institute
The CCIM Institute is a leading global provider of education and certification for commercial real estate professionals, affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS®. It offers rigorous training leading to the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and disseminates industry knowledge through the Commercial Investment Real Estate magazine.
Certified Property Manager (CPM)
The Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation is a professional accreditation awarded by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), recognizing expertise in real estate management.
Graduate, REALTORS® Institute (GRI)
The Graduate, REALTORS® Institute (GRI) is an educational program sponsored by the National Association of REALTORS® or state REALTOR® boards, aimed at enhancing the professional skills and market knowledge of real estate professionals.
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is a professional organization dedicated to serving property managers. It is affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS® and is known for publishing the Journal of Property Management.
Realtor Property Resource (RPR)
Realtor Property Resource (RPR) is an Internet-based data and information service designed exclusively for REALTORS®. It provides a comprehensive database that includes sales data from Multiple Listing Services (MLS), mortgage loans and foreclosure details, demographics, as well as additional government and private data related to real estate. The service is accessible for free to members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
REALTOR.COM
REALTOR.COM is an official website maintained by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) offering a comprehensive resource for home buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.
REALTOR®
A REALTOR® is a professional in real estate who subscribes to a strict code of ethics as a member of local and state boards and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
REALTOR®-ASSOCIATE
A REALTOR®-ASSOCIATE is a licensed real estate salesperson who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) and operates under the supervision of a Realtor®-Broker.
REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI)
The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) is a specialized affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® focused on facilitating land brokerage transactions across various categories including farms and ranches, undeveloped tracts of land, transitional and development land, and more.
Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR)
The Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) is an organization, affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), dedicated to preparing women for their emerging roles in the real estate industry, encouraging productive careers, and developing leadership potential.

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