Michael,
Here is a list of different Realtor designations to help
you see how they qaualify for them. Perhaps this will
help you see a way to relate this info to the CMI
qualification process.
REALTOR® Designations
ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative
Designees have completed the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.
ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager
Designees have taken and passed both the ABR and ABRMSM course and provided documentation of past management experience.
ALC, Accredited Land Consultant
Designees are recognized experts in five types of land brokerage transaction; farms and ranches, undeveloped tracts of land, transitional and development land, subdivision and wholesaling of lots and site selection and assemblage of land parcels. This designation is acquired through education and valuable skills.
CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member
CCIM’s are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and investment analysis.
CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist
Designees deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element; they are focused specifically on the “international” market.
CPM, Certified Property Manager
CPM’s have acquired valuable real estate management skills through education leading to the designation.
CRB, Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
The CRB designation is recognized industry-wide as a measure of success in brokerage and real estate business management. The designation is awarded to those who have completed the Council’s advanced educational and professional requirements.
CRS, Certified Residential Specialist
This designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who have completed advanced training in listing and selling.
CRE, Counselor of Real Estate
Designees are members of an international group of recognized professionals who provide seasoned, objective advice on real property and land related matters. Only 1000 practitioners throughout the world carry this designation. Membership is by invitation only.
GAA, General Accredited Appraiser
The GAA designation is award to appraiser whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements.
GRI, Graduate REALTOR Institute
Designees who are involved in residential real estate and who have completed the REALTOR® Institute program.
PMN, Performance Management Network
The PMN is a designation that’s built from the ground up to bring designees real-world skills, the know-how and the tools that will keep designees business out front and on top of a lightning fast market.
RAA, Residential Accredited Appraiser
The RAA designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements.