REALTOR® Family Designation Programs The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils that provide a wide-ranging menu of programs and services that assist members in increasing skills, productivity and knowledge.  Designations acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by each Affiliated group upon completion of required courses. In addition, NAR offers two certification programs to its members.   Below are descriptions and contact information for some of the most popular designations.  Complete list of designations   ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council)  email, 800-648-6224, or visit the REBAC Web site.  With over 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation.  Over 30,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.   CRS®, Certified Residential Specialist® Council of Residential Specialists  800-462-8841, visit the CRS Web site.  Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS® Designation and joining the organization that has served top-producing residential sales agents since 1977. The more than 35,000 CRS® Designees benefit from nationwide referral opportunities, a professional image that attracts customers, and sales and marketing support. The CRS® Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling, and meet rigorous production requirements.  Sign up for CRS Distance Learning Courses.   GRI, Graduate REALTOR Institute National Association Of REALTORS®  Visit the new GRI site.  Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice will want to participate in the REALTOR® Institute program and earn the GRI designation.   e-PRO® National Association Of REALTORS®   Visit the REALTOR e-PRO® Web site. e-PRO® is a revolutionary training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is the first major trade group to offer certification for online profes- sionalism.  e-PRO® is not just about technology - it's about how you can leverage your most powerful asset, your people-skills, into doing more business on the Internet. e-PRO® gives you: - Exhaustive Internet Training - Unique Competitive Advantage - Professional Distinction - CE credit is now available in several states Complete list and description of available designations Return to top of page