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Understanding REALTOR® Designations         ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) – Identifies REALTORS® who are trained to work specifically with home buyers to negotiate the best possible prices and terms for clients.                    ABRM (Accredited Buyer Representative Manager) – REALTORS® who have special training in managing agents.                    ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) – REALTORS® who are experts in the following transactions: farm and ranch; undeveloped tracts of land; transitional and development land; subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and site selection and assemblage of land parcels.                    ARM (Accredited Residential Manager) – Signifies REALTORS® knowledgeable in all aspects of buyer representation.                    CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) – Identifies REALTORS® with expertise in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation and investment analysis.                    CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) – Denotes REALTORS® who focus specifically on the international market.                    CPM (Certified Property Manager) – Identifies REALTORS® educated in all areas of real estate management, from residential to commercial to industrial.                    CRB (Certified Real Estate Broker Manager) – A designation reserved for managers who have additional education in training agents and marketing.                    CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) – Denotes members of the exclusive international Counselors of Real Estate group, which provides seasoned, objective advice on property and land-related matters.                   CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) – The CRS designation recognizes residential sales associates for their professional accomplishments in both experience and education.                     GAA (Graduate REALTOR® Institute) – The GRI designation demonstrates REALTORS®’ commitment to advancing their knowledge in many aspects of the real estate profession.                     GREEN REALTORS® with the GREEN Designation have a broad understanding of energy efficiency, sustainability, smart growth, industry ratings and evaluation standards in real estate.                     GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute) – The GRI designation demonstrates REALTORS®’ commitment to advancing their knowledge in many aspects of the real estate profession.                     PMN (Performance Management Network) – Signifies REALTORS® who are dedicated to improving their skills in negotiating strategies and tactics, networking and referrals, cultural differences in buying and selling and more.                     RAA (Residential Accredited Appraiser) – Denotes appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements.                     RCE (REALTOR® Association Certified Executive) – Signifies REALTORS® who are recognized for their specialized industry knowledge and association achievements and experience.                     SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®) – Identifies top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage.                   SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) – REALTORS® with the SRES designation understand the specific needs of home buyers and sellers ages 55 and over.            Brought to you by the Austin Board of REALTORS®. All visitors are subject to ABoR's Terms and Conditions of Use.

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