Real estate designations and certifications through NAR are specialized credentials for Realtors®. Both designations and certifications are forms of that require real estate professionals to be active members of NAR.
Designations are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Designations offer extensive benefits that are continually improved upon and expanded. For this reason, maintaining a designation requires annual dues and continued membership in NAR.
Certifications are also specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Maintaining a certification requires only an application fee and continued membership in NAR, but no annual dues.