Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
Realtors who specialize in areas such as subdivision development, real estate marketing, urban and investment land, farms and ranches. The Realtor Land Institute offers the designation. Call 312/329-8440.

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
Realtors with a serious commitment to commercial and investment real estate practice. The Institute of Real Estate Management offers the designation. Call 312/321-4486.

Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Realtors involved in the international real estate industry. NAR's International Real Estate Section offers the prestigious CIPS designation. Call 312/329-3294 or 312/329-3272.

Certified Property Manager (CPM)
Property management specialists earn this designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management. Call 312/661-1953.

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
Realtor Brokers who specialize in brokerage management earn the CRB designation through the Realtors National Marketing Institute. Call 800/621-8738.

Counselor of Real Estate (CRE)
Realtors specializing in offering real estate advice and guidance earn the CRE designation. Membership in The Counselors of Real Estate is by invitation only. Call 312/329-8427.

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
CRS designees are recognized for advanced study in listing, selling, investment, taxes and a proven record of experience in applied residential marketing. The Residential Sales Council offers this designation. Call 800/462-8841.

General Accredited Appraiser (GAA)
Realtors who are state general certified appraisers possessing additional experience and education. Offered through the Real Estate Appraisal Section of NAR. Call 800/288-1781.

Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI)
Realtors who excel in the residential real estate market. The GRI designation is a national program which is administered at the state level through the Georgia Association of Realtors. Graduates are recognized nationwide for competence and expertise.

Leadership Training Graduate (LTG)
Realtors who have developed their leadership skills and demonstrated leadership experience earn this designation offered through the Women's Council of Realtors. Call 312/329-8473.

Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA)
Realtors who are state residential certified appraisers, or equivalent, and possess additional experience and education requirements hold this designation offered through the Real Estate Appraisal Section of NAR. Call NAR's fax-on-demand at 800/288-1781.

Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
Realtor specialists in industrial and office real estate activity earn the SIOR designation. Members are in the leading international commercial and industrial real estate network. Call 202/737-8763.

REALTOR
Every real estate agent who is licensed by the state is not necessarily a Realtor. A Realtor holds a real estate license from the state. In addition, they are members of the National Association of Realtors, their State Association of Realtors, and a local board of Realtors, and have pledged to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics - ensuring competent and ethical service for their customers and clients.