ECAR Designation and Certification Classes
The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients. The GRI modules can be taken in any order and you must complete all 3 modules within 5 years to earn the designation. This is the fundamental building block for any real estate agent dedicated to being successful! www.REALTOR.org/GRI
GRI II “Essential Real Estate Techniques”
May 5-9, 2008
*Cost: $302.50 prior to April 15, 2008, $327.50 after
30 Hours of Broker Post Licensing or 11 Hours of Specialty Credits
To register, please call 1-800-669-4327
GRI III “Real Estate Specialties”
July 28-31, and August 1, 2008
*Cost: $302.50 prior to July 8, 2008, $327.50 after
30 Hours of Broker Post Licensing or 11 Hours of Specialty Credits
To register, please call 1-800-669-4327
The Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification prepares REALTORS® to service the growing resort and second-home market in their communities. This designation is awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® Resort Specialty division to real estate practitioners in the United States and foreign countries who meet the specified educational criteria. www.REALTOR.org/resort
“Resort and Second Home Markets”
March 17-18, 2008, Instructor: Marcus Wally
Cost: $229 prior to March 3, 2008, $259 after
11 CE credits
This is a core class, which along with the RLI Tax-Deferred 1031 class (offered July 17-18, 2008) and 2 electives will earn your certification. (Other electives offered at ECAR in 2008 are International Real Estate for Local Markets, WCR Networking and Referral Systems, CRS 204 Creating Wealth Through Residential Real Estate, SRES Senior Real Estate Specialist, and CCIM Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Analysis)
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation is the professional Designation offered by the Council of Residential Specialists. The CRS Designation is the highest professional designation awarded to REALTORS® in the residential sales field. Fewer than 4 percent of all REALTORS® hold the CRS Designation. www.CRS.com
CRS 204 “Creating Wealth Through Residential Real Estate Investments”
**Financial calculator required, HP10bII recommended**
April 3-4, 2008, Instructor: tbd
Cost: $325 prior to March 14, $350 after. $25 discount for FL Chapter members
11 Hours of CE credit
This is a CRS core course, and also counts as an elective for the RSPS certification.
CRS 200 “Business Planning and Marketing for the Residential Specialist”
**Standard calculator required**
October 20-21, 2008, Instructor: Robert Morris
Cost: $295 prior to October 6, $345 after
No CE credits
This is a CRS core course.
The Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation is the newest NAR designation. The SRES Designation course seeks to instill knowledge and understanding of and empathy for 55+ real estate clients and customers. Develop the business building skills and resources needed for specialization in the 55+ real estate market. www.REBAC.net
“Senior Real Estate Specialist”
April 14-15, 2008, Instructor: Anne Powell
Cost: $329 prior to March 31, $349 after
11 CE credits
This is the only educational requirement for the designation. This course is an elective for the RSPS certification.
The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation prepares REALTORS® to service the growing international market in their local community. This designation is awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® to real estate practitioners in over 50 countries who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. Two core courses are required and 3 electives to receive the designation. www.REALTOR.org/international
“International Real Estate for Local Markets” (Core Course)
April 29-30, 2008, Instructor: Tony Macaluso
*Cost: $260
11 Hours of CE Credit
“The Americas and International Real Estate” (Elective Course) May 1, 2008
*Cost: $150
*Both courses can be attended for the discounted price of $375
“Investment and Financial Analysis for International Real Estate” (Core Course)
September 15-16, 2008, Instructor: Jorge Cantero
*Cost: $260
“Middle East and Africa” (Elective Course)
September 17, 2008
*Cost: $150
*Both courses can be attended for the discounted price of $375.
The Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) education program is the most comprehensive educational resource in commercial investment real estate. It represents the core knowledge expected of commercial investment real estate practitioners. The curriculum incorporates the essential CCIM skill sets: financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis. Professionals from all areas of commercial and investment real estate attend CCIM courses. Come for the Knowledge. Stay for the Business. www.CCIM.com
“Introduction to Commercial Real Estate”
June 5-6, 2008
11 Hours of CE Credit
Cost: $395
“CI 104 Investment Analysis”
October 27-31, 2008
11 Hours of CE Credit, 20 for Appraisers
Cost: Candidates-$1,090, Non Candidates-$1,345
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council ("REBAC") of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. www.REBAC.net
“ABR Designation Course”
June 2-3, 2008, Instructor: Frank Mears
Cost: $275 prior to June 2, 2008, $329 after
11 Hours of CE Credit
“Foreclosure Opportunities for Buyers/Clients”
June 4, 2008, Instructor: Frank Mears
Cost: $115 prior to June 2, 2008, $135 after
*You can take both courses and earn your ABR designation for the discount package plan of $375.
(Additional elective courses for the ABR designation offered at ECAR in 2008 are International Real Estate for Local Markets, CRS 204, SRES, e-Pro, and the Resort and Second Home Markets)
The REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) brings together real estate professionals interested in the improvement of their professional competence in activities related to the brokering, leasing, managing and developing of land. Through the RLI Land University courses, practitioners receive a solid grounding in their specialty. Through the RLI network, members share their expertise and market properties electronically and using the signature RLI marketing method. As the only organization within the 900,000 member National Association of REALTORS® that specializes in land, RLI members are recognized as experts in the field of land use and related issues. www.RLILAnd.com
“Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges”
July 17-18, 2008, Instructor: Susan Hayden
Cost: $275 prior to July 3, 2008, $295 after
The Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) designation is maintained and managed by the Luxury Home Council, a group of real estate experts specializing in the sale of luxury homes. The ALHS program is designed to provide agents with advanced training in the field of luxury homes.www.LuxuryHomeCouncil.com
“Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Designation Program”
August 18-18, 2008, Instructor: Dick Fryer
Cost: $399
11 Hours of CE Credit
The Performance Management Network (PMN) is a new REALTOR® designation that’s built from the ground up to bring you the real-world skills, the know-how and the tools that will keep your business out front and on top of a lightning-fast market. This designation will be unique to the REALTOR® family designations, focusing on the idea that in order to enhance your business, you must enhance yourself. The curriculum will be driven by the following topics: negotiating strategies and tactics, networking and referrals, organizational performance management, personal performance management and cultural differences in buying and selling. www.WCR.org
“Networking and Referral Systems”
August 22, 2008, Instructor; Rhonda Hamilton
Cost: $130 prior to August 11, 2008, $145 after
The At Home With Diversity (AHWD) certification is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches REALTORS® how to work effectively with — and within — a rapidly changing multicultural market. Since its inception in 1998, At Home with Diversity® has addressed the topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development in a full-day certification course. www.Realtor.org/diversity
“At Home With Diversity”
October 1, 2008, Instructor: Chuck Bonamer
Cost: $69
6 CE Credits
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is one of the oldest and most respected in the industry. It exemplifies the highest level of professional achievement and recognition in real estate brokerage management. www.CRB.com
“Technology Management: Develop & Deploy an Effective Strategy for Your Office”
October 2-3, 2008, Instructor: Brad Hanks
Cost: $550
