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Real Estate Designations and their Abbreviations

This article provides the different real estate designations and abbreviations commonly used in the industry. These designations are entered into your profile page and can be incorporated into the monthly newsletter.

Last updated on 18 Apr, 2025

ABR = Accredited Buyer’s Representative
ABRM = Accredited Buyer Representative Manager
AHWD = At Home With Diversity
ALC = Accredited Land Consultant
ASP = Accredited Staging Professional
BBB = Better Business Bureau
CBR = Certified Buyer Representative
CCIM = Certified Commercial Investment Member
CDPE = Certified Distressed Property Expert
CDRE = Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert
CHS = Certified HAFA Specialist
CIPS = Certified International Property Specialist
CLHMS = Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
CLO = Certified Land Office
CMPS = Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist
CNE = Certified Negotiation Expert
CPM = Certified Property Manager
CPRES = Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
CRB = Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
CRMS = Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist
CRS = Certified Residential Specialist
CSSN = Certified Short Sale Negotiator
ECO = ECO Broker
EHO = Equal Housing Opportunity
EPRO = e-PRO® Certification
FRI = Fellow of the Real Estate Institute
GAA = General Accredited Appraiser
Green = NAR's Green Designation
GRI = Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
IPAV = Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers
IRES = International Real Estate Specialist
MCNE = Master Certified Negotiation Expert
MLS = Multiple Listing Service
MRE = Master of Real Estate
MRP = Military Relocation Professional
NAEBA = National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents
NHCB = New Home Co-Broker
NMLS = Nationwide Multistate Licensing System
PMN = Performance Management Network
PSA = Pricing Strategy Advisor
PSC = Property Sales Certification
QSC = Quality Service Certified
RAA = Residential Accredited Appraiser
RCE = REALTOR® Association Certified Executive
REAL = Member of the National Association of REALTORS®
RENE = Real Estate Negotiation Expert
REPA = Real Estate Professional Assistant
RICS = Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
RRG = Real Estate Risk Governance
RSPS = Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist
SCSI = Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
SFR = Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource
SIOR = Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
SRES = Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
SRS = Seller Representative Specialist
SSS = Short Sale Specialist
TRC = Transnational Referral Certification

Below is where you can add your designations on your profile page:

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Note: If a designation on your profile does not have an associated logo in Wise Agent, it will be skipped.

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