DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

DESIGNATIONS OFFERED AT GBR

CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED AT GBR

ABOUT DESIGNATIONS

Designations are specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Designations offer extensive benefits that are continually improved upon and expanded. For this reason, maintaining a designation requires annual dues and continued
membership in NAR.

ABOUT CERTIFICATIONS

Like designations, certifications are also specialized credentials for REALTORS®. Maintaining certification requires only an application fee and continued membership in NAR, but
no annual dues.

SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is for REALTORS® who want to be able to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties. By earning the SRES® designation, REALTORS® are prepared to approach mature clients with the best options and information for them to make life-changing decisions.
What will you gain?

What You'll Learn:

• Access to the online SRES® member database
• Access to the members-only section of the SRES® web site
• Consumer marketing materials
• Quarterly newsletter
• Marketing letters
• Scripts and concepts for contacting clients age 50+

Designation Offered At GBR

Date(s): Thursday, February 26 - Friday, February 27, 2026

Location: Hybrid | 405 N. Midland Ave., Saddle Brook, NJ | Zoom 

Instructor: Patricia Badia

Credits: NJ 6 Elective

 
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CIPS - Certified International PRoperty Specialist Designation

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation is for REALTORS® from the United States and abroad, as well as association staff and volunteer leaders who wish to develop or grow their international real estate business. It will provide you with the knowledge, research, network, and tools to globalize your business.

Designation Offered At GBR

Date(s): Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (AFRICA); Thursday, March 26, 2026 (ASIA); Friday, March 27, 2026 (AMERICAS)

Location: Hybrid | 405 N. Midland Ave., Saddle Brook, NJ | Zoom 

Instructor: Alireza Memar

Credits: NJ 7 Elective per class / NY Pending

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PSA - Pricing Strategy Advisors Certification

The Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification is specifically designed to enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values. What do you gain?

Course Takeaways:

• The purpose and benefits of CMAs, and how to guide clients
  through them
• Terminology of pricing and valuation
• The Code of Ethics as it relates to pricing
• How to identify appropriate comparables, and where to find information about them
• The role of supply and demand in pricing
• How to adjust comparables
• Specific challenges and special situations in making adjustments
• How to work with appraisers
• How to hone your pricing skills and practices

Certification Offered At GBR

Date(s): Thursday, April 30, 2026

Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: Hybrid | 405 N. Midland Ave., Saddle Brook, NJ | Zoom 

Instructor: Patricia Badia

Credits: NJ 6 Electives / NY 6 Hours

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ABR - Accredited Buyers Representative Designation

The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate buyer's agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process. What do you gain?

Students Will Learn To:

• Valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of home buyers.
• Ongoing specialized information, programs, and updates that keep you knowledgeable on the issues and trends facing home buyers.
• Access to members-only publications, marketing tools and resources.
• Networking and referral opportunities

Designation Offered at GBR

Date(s): Tuesday, September 22 - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: Hybrid | 405 N. Midland Ave., Saddle Brook,NJ | Zoom 

Instructor: Rhoda Moss-Latimer

Credits: NJ 12 Ethics / NY 15 Hours

MRP - Military Relocation Professional Certification

The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is for real estate professionals who want to work with current and former military service members. The MRP certification program educates REALTORS® about working with U.S. service members and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support. What do you gain?

• Understanding of the processes and procedures involved in a military relocation and how these impact service members’ relocation and housing choices
• Ability to provide information to help members through a rent or buy, sell or rent decision-making process
• Ability to identify and provide services that help service members sell or find and purchase suitable homes
• The knowledge of the military relocation process you need to guide service members through the real estate transaction
• Ability to explain the basics of VA financing
• Access to the members-only marketing tools and resources

Certification Offered At GBR

Date(s): Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: Hybrid | 405 N. Midland Ave., Saddle Brook, NJ | Zoom.

Instructor: Patricia Badia

Credits:  NJ 6 Elective / NY 6.5 Hours

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Designation / Certification Course Cancellation Policy:

* Cancellations and transfer requests must be submitted at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to start of class.

Refunds:  Course cancellation which MAY result in a refund must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected] for assessment.

There is a $50 cancellation fee for each class

Designation / Certification courses are only transferable to comparable Designation / Certification courses.

If GBR cancels the course a full refund or transfer will take place.

Transfers:  Will be considered upon written request.  Send all requests to [email protected].

Keep in mind: Must take place within the current CE Cycle

Registration fees are transferable to an alternate and available Designation / Certification course

Limit of one (1) transfer per year; Must be used within the same year

Late Arrival: Are those who are more than fifteen (15) minutes late to class. 

These will result in: Loss of class seat

NO refund or credits will be granted

NO SHOW Policy: Outcomes for a No Show (without twenty-four (24) hours notification) are as follows:

NO refund

NO transfers

In Case of Emergencies – Suppose there is a circumstance beyond a student's control from discontinuing the course before completion, such as a disabling illness, accident, or death in the immediate family. In that case, GBR shall decide with the student arrangements that are responsible and fair for both parties.