The American Real Estate Society (ARES) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing real estate thought and practice through academic research, educational programs, and practical insights.
The Appraisal Institute is a professional organization for real estate appraisers, known for its high standards in education, experience, and professionalism. It offers various prestigious designations such as MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, and AI-RRS.
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.
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a not-for-profit educational and research organization dedicated to addressing the challenges of managing homeowners’ associations and other community associations, such as condominium owners' associations. CAI provides educational seminars, resources, and publications to promote effective community management.
The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) is an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) and part of the Realtors National Marketing Institute (RNMI). It offers career-enhancing education and designation for real estate professionals.
The DREI (Distinguished Real Estate Instructor) designation is a prestigious title awarded to educators in the real estate field who demonstrate exceptional teaching abilities, comprehensive industry knowledge, and a commitment to furthering real estate education.
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.
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.
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) is a global organization that provides education, resources, and professional certifications to real estate management professionals, enhancing their skills and career prospects.
NAREIT is the preeminent organization that represents and advocates for real estate investment trusts (REITs) and publicly traded real estate companies in the United States. It plays a crucial role in education, advocacy, and research to promote the growth and understanding of REITs.
The National Real Estate Investors Association (NaREIA) is an organization that works with local investor groups to share resources and exchange information.
A nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing real estate investment by pension funds. PREA provides education, research, and advocacy to assist institutional real estate investment.
The Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) is a former name of an organization committed to educating real estate agents about working with buyers.
REBAC is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS that focuses on ensuring a high level of expertise and representation for buyers in the home-buying process. It offers the Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation.
The Real Estate Educators Association (REEA) is a professional organization of individuals who specialize in teaching real estate across various educational platforms, including junior colleges and proprietary license preparation schools.
The Residential Sales Council, also known as the Council of Residential Specialists, is a professional organization that provides education, resources, and certification for real estate professionals specializing in residential sales.
A University Real Estate Research Center is a group of university real estate faculty or staff devoted to research, including collecting and disseminating data on real estate matters. These centers may be privately or state-funded through fees paid by licensed brokers and salespersons.
