Every successful real estate career is powered by ongoing learning, practical tools, and a strong professional community. This is exactly where the partnership between GAAR, NMAR, and the National Association of REALTORS® becomes a game changer. Through the three-way agreement, your GAAR membership unlocks an entire universe of advanced education and credentials that amplify your expertise and credibility.

At the national level, NAR delivers a deep catalog of designations and certifications through the Center for REALTOR® Development. These credentials help brokers strengthen their skill sets, reach new markets, and boost professional confidence. Whether you are refining your buyer representation with ABR®, expanding your global reach with CIPS, sharpening valuation skills with PSA, or deepening your commitment to fair housing with AHWD, each program provides targeted, practical knowledge that elevates your business.

Designations

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®)		Accredited Land Consultant (ALC)
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)		Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Certified Property Manager (CPM®)		Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)		The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE)
General Accredited Appraiser (GAA)		GREEN
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)		Performance Management Network (PMN)
REALTOR® Association Certified Executive (RCE)		Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA)
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)		Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)

Certifications

At Home With Diversity® (AHWD)		Certified Real Estate Team Specialist (C-RETS)
Digital Marketing: Social Media		e-PRO®
Home Finance Resource (HFR)		Inside Sales Agent (ISA)
Luxury Homes		Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)		Real Estate Investing (REI)
Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)		Resort & Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS)
Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR®)		Smart Home

Learn more at nar.realtor/education/designations-and-certifications

Stand Out in the REALTOR® Field

Potential clients are also searching for REALTORS® who bring specialized expertise to the table, and NAR’s Find a REALTOR® tool in the "Look for the R" campaign makes that easier than ever. Consumers can filter their search results by designation or certification, which means the credentials you earn are not just professional achievements; they are discoverability tools. When a buyer looks for someone with advanced training in pricing strategy, or a military family wants a broker who understands relocation benefits, those NAR credentials move you to the top of their search. Your designations become a direct pathway for clients to find you, trust you, and choose you. This is one more way your GAAR membership multiplies your visibility and enhances your competitive edge.

The result is a true membership advantage. You gain access to nationally recognized credentials, local support to implement them, and a professional identity that signals expertise, ethics, and a higher standard of service. When members invest in advanced training, the entire market benefits. Clients get better representation. Brokers gain new tools. The community sees the impact of well-informed real estate professionals committed to learning and excellence.

Your GAAR membership unlocks far more than access to an MLS or a local network. It connects you to a nationwide educational ecosystem designed to help you thrive. If you are ready to take the next step in your professional development, explore the full list of NAR designations and certifications, and let GAAR help you bring that knowledge home to your business.

View the list of all 68 benefits on the Member Value Hub