July 1 and December 1 are deadlines dates for submitting the RCE Applicant Data Form (ADF). Submit your RCE ADF prior to each deadline to be eligible to take the Fall or Spring RCE exams.
Access the RCE Applicant Data Form and begin your journey to the RCE designation!
The online RCE ADF allows candidates to keep an ongoing record of their professional development activities and to electronically submit the RCE ADF to become an RCE candidate. The online RCE ADF will estimate and keep track of your total points to see if you will earn the minimum points required. However, your information will be reviewed upon submission of the form, and may be returned to you if the minimum number of points has not been met.
If you see that you are short of points in some areas, use the RCE ADF to guide you toward those activities in which you might want to get involved.
Download the Steps to Earning the RCE Designationpdf handout to get started!
RCE CAE Program
If you currently hold ASAE's Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation (current year documentation required) you may apply for the RCE Designation by submitting the RCE Applicant Data Form and providing current year documentation of your CAE designation. You will then complete a condensed RCE CAE examination consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions focused on REALTOR® association management topics.
Who Can Apply for the Designation?
Applicants can apply for the designation if they are a full- or part-time employee of a local or state association of REALTORS®, a business which is, directly or indirectly, wholly-owned by one or more REALTOR® association(s), a regional multiple listing service owned by a REALTOR® association(s), or an employee of NAR.
Application Deadlines: July 1 and December 1
Documentation of attendance or participation in professional development activities is no longer required. Documentation is only required for published articles.
Please read the directions carefully before you begin or submit the RCE ADF.
Questions regarding the RCE designation application process may be directed to RCE@nar.realtor.
Judith Lindenau RCE Scholarship
The purpose of the Judith Lindenau RCE Scholarship is to further the REALTOR® association management profession by funding up to 3 Association Executives who are pursuing the REALTOR® association Certified Executive (RCE) designation. The scholarship covers the expense of submitting the RCE Applicant Data Form (ADF) and the one-time RCE Certification Fee. The online nomination form opens annually in August.
Questions regarding the Judith Lindenau RCE Scholarship may be directed to Andrew Scoulas at ascoulas@nar.realtor.