Certifications and Training

Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation
Conferred by NAR, this designation recognizes real estate professionals who focus specifically on the international market. Whether traveling abroad or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS designees are trained to serve consumers in the unique aspects of international real estate.

At Home with Diversity Certification
This one-day certification course focuses on cultural differences that impact business and real estate transactions. It provides training on basic cross-cultural communication skills and helps students build an inclusive business plan to attract and build a business in multicultural communities.

NAHREP Certified Professional (NCP) Designation Program
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) offers this certification program at its annual conferences. It trains Hispanic and non-Hispanic real estate professionals and mortgage brokers to work with the Hispanic population in the United States.

AREAA Certified Professional (ACP) Designation Program
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and The First American Corp. offer this comprehensive training course that will assist real estate professionals in addressing the homebuying needs of Asian American communities nationwide. The ACP is an eight-hour certification program that focuses on understanding the Asian culture and provides tools to market to the Asian American population.

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