Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®)
Earn the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation to strengthen buyer representation skills, stand out with homebuyers and grow your business with NAR.









Learn how to strengthen investor client relationships and build your own portfolio with the Real Estate Investing Certificate Live Interactive Webinar Course on October 22.
Learn how to strengthen investor client relationships and build your own portfolio with the Real Estate Investing Certificate Live Interactive Webinar Course on October 22.
Gain the knowledge to strengthen military relocation skills, guide military families and grow your business in the MRP Certification Live Interactive Webinar Course on November 18.
Gain the knowledge to strengthen military relocation skills, guide military families and grow your business in the MRP Certification Live Interactive Webinar Course on November 18.
Designations deliver comprehensive, in-depth education
with long-term specialization and market differentiation.
Earn the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation to strengthen buyer representation skills, stand out with homebuyers and grow your business with NAR.
Expand globally, attract international buyers, and close cross-border deals with confidence and credibility.
Earn the Green Designation to gain expertise in sustainable real estate, attract eco-conscious clients and differentiate your business with NAR.
Strengthen your real estate business with the SRES® Designation through NAR to better serve clients age 50+ as their housing needs evolve.
Certifications provide shorter-form and focused, skill-based training
to help REALTORS® quickly expand their service offerings.
Serve every community confidently, expand your client base, and grow business through inclusive real estate practices.
Boost visibility and leads through digital marketing, social media mastery, and online client conversion.
Guide clients through home-financing options confidently to improve outcomes and build lasting relationships.
Support military families, expand your network, and secure more relocation referrals with trusted expertise.
Price properties accurately, strengthen client trust, and negotiate with confidence in every transaction.
Tap into lucrative vacation and investment markets by mastering resort-property sales strategies and client targeting.
Turn distressed properties into opportunity, guiding buyers and sellers through complex sales.

A certificate is a professional qualification. REALTORS® who earn a certificate acquire a skill in a specific field, which is evidence of knowledge and competency.

NAR offers a wide range of educational opportunities for business and leadership success.

Explore the educational offerings from NAR’s affiliated institutes, societies, and councils.
REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics and Fair Housing / Anti-Bias training upon becoming a member and every 3 years thereafter. Your state may require continuing education to maintain a real estate license.
REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training every 3 years. Members can complete NAR's free online courses or a local association's course.
REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training coinciding with each Code of Ethics training cycle.
Real Estate CE requirements vary by state. Choose your state to check specific real estate licensing rules, time frames, and due dates.
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