NAR recognizes November as REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month, an important month in which to encourage members to stay current in such a changing industry. NAR and its Institutes, Societies and Councils offer advanced education designation and certification programs. Encompassing nearly every real estate specialty, official NAR designations and certifications, as well as those hosted by other education providers, give you the tools to succeed in today's challenging market.
Celebrate November as REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month by starting, completing or continuing the courses necessary to earn a designation or certification. Earning a designation from NAR or one of its affiliated Institutes, Societies and Councils can help you succeed in all aspects of your business and help you earn more money.
REALTORS® who pursue professional designations have a distinct competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability. Based on 2009 survey data, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $28,400 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $57,700. The difference between the two? $27,300!
There is an official NAR designation for practically every specialty area in the real estate industry. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and its affiliated Institutes, Societies and Councils provide a wide-range of programs and services that assist members with increasing skills, productivity, marketability, proficiency and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by each affiliated group upon completion of required courses.
Access acomplete list of Designations and Certifications is available online at http://www.VanEd.com/Designations.