Designation Information

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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.
Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES)
SRES is a unique designation, newly endorsed in 2002 by the California Association of REALTORS®, training and certifying REALTORS® in becoming qualified experts responding to the specialized needs of the senior property owner.