REALTOR® Family Designations

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.

To see which designations fall under the nine NAR affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils, CLICK HERE to download a "Designations at a Glance" Chart.

For detailed information on NAR's REALTOR® Designation and Certification Programs, CLICK HERE.

AABOR Members Who Have Earned Designations

The Akron Area Board of REALTORS®

congratulates all of its members who have earned a designation from the National Association of REALTORS®. For a list of AABOR members who have earned a particular designation, click on one of the links below. You must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer in order to view and print these documents.

Note: If you have earned a designation, but your name is not listed on the roster, please call the AABOR Office at (330) 434-6677 to let us know. More than likely, we were never notified that you earned a designation. Rosters are updated monthly.

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)

Accredited Buyer Representative Manager (ABRM)

At Home with Diversity Certification

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

e-PRO Certification (e-PRO)

General Accredited Appraiser (GAA)

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

Leadership Training Graduate (LTG)

Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA)

Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR)