Online Designations and Certifications

Learn to create a vital online presence using the latest social media technologies.

NAR's new e-PRO® curriculum shows you how to use the latest social media technologies, such as Facebook and Twitter, to create an online presence vital to reaching today's hyper-connected consumers. e-PRO® also teaches you how to take advantage of rich media and e-office strategies to run your business more efficiently.

By becoming an e-PRO®, you not only prove to consumers that you use the most advanced real estate technology to provide exceptional service, you take the lead in your market with the many benefits the e-PRO® certification offers.

• 12 Credit Hours (NAR)
• Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider

Gain an understanding of the role of Real Estate in the U.S. economy and society.

• The goals of The Business of U.S. Real Estate are to provide: Knowledge of the role of real estate in the U.S. economy and society
• Knowledge of the U.S. real estate marketplace
• Detailed description of the U.S. real estate transaction
• Information on the requirements, regulations, and laws associated with working as a real estate professional in the U.S.
• Skills for facilitating real estate transactions in the U.S. market
• Recommendations for building key contacts in real estate organizations, commerce, and government

• 6 Credit Hours (NAR)
• Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider

An introduction to the basic skills that are necessary to facilitate interantional Real Estate transactions.

Global Real Estate: Local Markets is the first of seven international courses developed by Global Business and Alliances of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). This course is designed to introduce real estate professionals to the basic skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate international real estate transactions. This is the prerequisite course required to earn the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation.

The course is designed to benefit experienced international professionals, individuals with real estate experience who are considering international specialization, and NAR general membership.

• 6 Credit Hours (NAR)
• Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider

Learn to improve your sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends.

At Home With Diversity® is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches how real estate professionals can increase their sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends. Additionally, you will learn to thrive as an effective service provider and community leader. The course addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. All three subjects are closely related and have value for real estate professionals who must serve diverse local markets.

• 6 Credit Hours (NAR)
• Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider

Gain an understanding of regional differences to facilitate Real Estate transactions within the Americas.

The Americas have experienced dramatic changes within the last few years. This course is designed to introduce real estate professionals to the basic skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate real estate transactions within the Americas by understanding regional differences. As we explore the Americas, statistics will be used to compare individual countries, examine their patterns of growth and determine their investment potential.

• 6 Credit Hours (NAR)
• Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider

Learn the socio-economic factors that impact Real Estate transactions in Europe.

Knowledge and awareness of basic cultural, political and economic conditions in Europe will enhance a real estate professional’s ability to represent, interact with, and command the respect of clients. These are important facts to know and understand as you work with customers and clients from affected countries. This course addresses the economies, real estate practices, and markets of the countries that are the most active and attractive European investment markets. Also included is information on skills and procedures for finding potential clients and properties, basic business protocols and conducting an international real estate business in the region.

• 6 Credit Hours (NAR)
• Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider

Learn the basic skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate international real estate transactions.

The Asia /Pacific & International Real Estate is one of several international courses developed by NAR Global Business and Alliances of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This course is designed to introduce real estate professionals to the basic skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate international real estate transactions. You must complete 3 of 5 elective courses required to earn the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation.

In this new world of globalized business, we are in contact with people from Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Philippines. Their economies count on countries of the Americas and the Pacific Rim to provide access for their goods to our markets. We count on them supplying us with quality merchandise at reasonable prices and providing new markets for the products of the Americas.

One such product is real estate. This course provides information, insights and skills for working with Asian investors seeking overseas properties and for investors from the Americas seeking investments in Asia.

• 6 Credit Hours (NAR)
• Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider

Learn how customary Real Estate practices need to be modified when working with international clients.

This course examines how customary real estate practices need to be modified when working with international clients or properties. For that reason, it is important for international professionals to be familiar with the skills presented in this course.

This course provides the tools and concepts real estate professionals need to serve clients and customers in the global real estate market. Students learn how to research markets, convert metric measures, monitor currency trends, alert clients to tax and visa matters, and follow a process for compiling transaction information. This course is one of the two core courses required to earn the Certified International Property Specialist designation.

• 6 Credit Hours (NAR)
• Online course is taken via a 3rd-party provider