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National Association of REALTORS
Trade association; offers member training and designations (some through affiliated councils).
Official website ↗Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)National Association of REALTORSYou learn to guide buyers through the full purchase, from searching and showing homes to offers, negotiation, appraisal and closing, and to run buyer consultations backed by a written representation agreement.Certification$310 and upe PRO CertificationNational Association of REALTORSYou learn the digital marketing and social media methods agents use to reach and convert clients online, along with practices for protecting the client information you collect along the way.Certification$230 and upGraduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI)National Association of REALTORSYou build a broad base in real estate practice through state run coursework covering legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards and the sales process, preparing you to handle transactions with more confidence.CertificationPrice not published60 hrsFairhaven 2.0: Essential Fair Housing EducationNational Association of REALTORSYou work through an online simulation of realistic fair housing situations, learning to spot steering and bias, handle disability accommodation requests and stand up for clients who face discrimination.TrainingFree if eligibleCommitment to Excellence (C2EX) EndorsementNational Association of REALTORSYou take a self assessment across 10 areas of professionalism, from customer service to use of technology, then follow a customized learning path and earn Excellence Badges that lead to the official NAR endorsement.CertificateVariesSelf paced