CLHMS™
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
The Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation (CLHMS™) is the highest level of luxury designation in residential real estate, demonstrating the holder's excellence, experience, and expertise. Unlike other luxury certifications where the only requirement is training, agents with the CLHMS™ real estate designation have proven success in the upper tier. To be approved, brokers and agents have submitted documentation of their closed luxury transactions in the top 10% of their local market area.
AI
Artificial Intelligence Expert
The Artificial Intelligence Expert Certification from CRS helps real estate professionals leverage AI-powered tools, including CRM systems, chatbots, and AR/VR technology, to enhance client interactions, improve efficiency, and support business growth. The program also explores ethical AI use, transparency, and data privacy, providing practical strategies for integrating AI into real estate workflows.
CPRES™
Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
The Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES™) is the leading training and certification available to empower brokers to professionally assist executors and estate attorneys throughout the probate process, however long that may take.
SRS
Seller Representative Specialist
If you are considering selling your home, work with a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). REALTORS® with the SRS Designation after their name have met specific educational and practical experience criteria in representing sellers, and can guide you through a successful transaction.
BPOR
Broker Price Opinion Resource
The Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) certification provides REALTORS® with expert knowledge and skills to perform accurate and professional broker price opinions (BPOs) and comparative market analyses (CMAs). The BPOR certification is held by less than 1% of San Antonio REALTORS®.
PSA
Pricing Strategy Advisor
The Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification is awarded to REALTORS® who have completed strict educational training that gives REALTORS® skills in pricing properties, creating comparative market analysis, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they may have about home values.
CIPS
Certified International Property Specialist
Many REALTORS® work with buyers and sellers from different countries or cultures. Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designees have demonstrated their international experience and participate in international programs offered by the National Association of REALTORS®.
CRS
Certified Residential Specialist
On average, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designees produce nearly three times more in transactions, and gross sales than non-designee REALTORS®. The CRS designation is held by less than 4% of San Antonio REALTORS®.
GRI
Graduate REALTOR® Institute
REALTORS® with the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation have in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process. Earning the designation is a demonstration to prospective buyers and sellers that the REALTOR® is a professional with expertise in these areas.
CNE
Certified Negotiation Expert
What could be more important in achieving the best possible outcome for you in a real estate transaction than having an expert negotiator in your corner? As shocking as this sounds, the overwhelming majority of REALTORS® have ZERO training in negotiating. The Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation is held by less than 1% of San Antonio REALTORS®.
MCNE
Master Certified Negotiation Expert
The Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) is an advanced negotiating accreditation, which has been awarded to only a handful of San Antonio REALTORS®.
SRES
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® understands the demands of the 50+ mature market. These REALTORS® have a wealth of knowledge on reverse mortgages, real estate planning, 1031 exchanges, and housing options and have been educated on all aspects of 50+ buying and selling.
ASP
Accredited Staging Professional
The Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Real Estate Agent Course is the premier training on Home Staging for the real estate industry. Homes which are correctly staged sell (on average), faster and for more money. The ASP certification is held by less than 1% of San Antonio REALTORS®.
MRP
Military Relocation Professional
REALTORS® who earn the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification know how to work with military personnel and veterans to find housing solutions that best meet their needs and allow them to take full advantage of their military benefits.
RSPS
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist
This Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification is designed for REALTORS® who facilitate the buying and selling of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination. The RSPS certification is held by less than 1% of San Antonio REALTORS®.
e-PRO
e-PRO® Technology Certification
An agent with NAR's e-PRO® certification is dedicated to making the most of today's social media and technology to help you with your real estate needs, whatever they may be. e-PRO® is the only technology certification to be officially recognized, endorsed, and conferred by the National Association of REALTORS®.
SFR
Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource
REALTORS® who have earned the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk.
GREEN
NAR's Green Designation
A 'Green' Designee is your trusted resource for understanding what makes a property green, listing green homes and guiding buyers interested in resource-efficient properties, discussing financial incentives, and understanding green industry rating systems. NAR's Green Designation, awarded only after completion of strict educational and practical requirements, is the only one of its kind for REALTORS® recognized by NAR.
HHS™
Historic House Specialist
The Historic House Specialist designation is a certification issued by the City of San Antonio's Office of Historic Preservation. Over 10,260 properties within the City of San Antonio are designated historic. Topics covered in the course-work include Design Review and Permitting, Property Work History, Architectural Styles, Benefits of Preservation, Case studies of past projects, Tax Incentives, & Property Research.
ABR
Accredited Buyer's Representative
Look first for the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation when looking for a home. REALTORS® with ABR® after their name have met strict educational and practical requirements set by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) to help guide you in your successful home purchase.
AHWD
At Home With Diversity
Learning to work effectively with – and within – today's diverse real estate market is essential. The At Home With Diversity (AHWD) certification teaches REALTORS® how to conduct their business with sensitivity to all client profiles and build a business plan to successfully serve them. The AHWD certification is held by less than 1% of San Antonio REALTORS®.
