Real Estate Designations

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a real estate professional who has obtained a prestigious designation awarded by the CCIM Institute, a commercial real estate affiliate of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This designation signifies a deep understanding of commercial real estate investment and the practical application of industry principles.
CPM Certified Property Manager
The CPM (Certified Property Manager) is a professional designation conferred by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). It signifies a high level of competence and ethical standard in property management.
CRS: Certified Residential Specialist
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is a designation awarded to experienced REALTORS® who have completed advanced training and demonstrated outstanding achievement in buying, selling, and managing residential real estate.
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR)
The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) is a global organization affiliated with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® that focuses on supporting professionals involved in the sale and leasing of industrial and office properties, including warehouses, factories, and corporate offices. The SIOR confers a prestigious designation that signifies a high level of expertise, achievement, and ethical standards in the industrial and office real estate sectors.
SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser)
The SRA designation is awarded by the Appraisal Institute to highly qualified residential appraisers, indicating a high level of expertise and ethical standards in residential real estate appraisals.

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