• 35 percent of members have a certification. There was a large growth in the share of members who have a certification, which is attributed to the growth in members who have a Short Sale and Foreclosure certification. In 2011, 21 percent of members held this certification, up from 12 percent in 2010.
  • 23 percent of members are a member of an NAR affiliate. The most common affiliate membership is the Council of Residential Specialists followed by Real Estate Buyers’ Agent Council.
  • 36 percent of members have a designation in real estate. The most common designation is the Graduate REALTOR Institute at 21 percent, followed by Certified Residential Specialist at 10 percent.
  • For more information, please visit the 2011 Member Profile page on realtor.org.

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