The National Association of Realtors Member Profile survey showed that real estate agents with an official NAR designation earned a median income of $82,900, while members without a designation had a median income of $40,900.
Here are some popular NAR Designations:
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI). NAR calls the GRI the "cornerstone of Realtor education." Earning the GRI designation provides residential real estate agents with a solid base of knowledge needed for a successful career in real estate.
Performance Management Network (PMN). PMN teaches agents real-world skills and the tools that will keep business on top of a lightning-fast market. This designation focuses on the idea that to enhance your business, you must enhance yourself. The curriculum incorporates negotiating strategies and tactics; networking and referrals; business planning and systems; personal performance management; and cultural differences in buying and selling.
e-PRO. e-PRO is a training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals. This designation is about leveraging Internet technology to increase business.
Resort & Second-Home Markets Certification (RSPS). Designed for agents seeking to increase business, RSPS core certification requirements include the NAR Resort & Second-Home Market Course and the RLI Tax-Deferred (1031) Exchange Course. RSPS applicants will also choose from nine different elective choices, including courses from the NAR Education Matrix and the NAR Resort Symposium held every 18 months.
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