Designate Yourself a Professional

The Kansas Association of REALTORS® and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are pleased to announce the arrival of REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month. NAR established November as an important month in which to encourage its members to Keep It In The Family by starting, completing or continuing an official NAR-endorsed designation program through NAR or one of its affiliates.

In today's market, continuing education is your best way to stay ahead of the competition.  Now more than ever, successful agents must keep current on issues, involving technology, changing legalities, and many other central components of the business.  NAR and its nine Institutes, Societies and Councils offer advanced education designation and certification programs to help members remain up-to-date in such a dynamic environment.  Although other designations exist, only these carry an official NAR endorsement.

"REALTORS® have access to advanced education designation and certification programs, tailored to virtually every real estate specialty.  Beyond building skills, knowledge and productivity, these prestigious programs enhance the professional image of REALTORS® and take our members to the next level", said Jeff Carson, President of KAR.

REALTORS® who pursue professional designations have a distinct competitive edge as a result of their increased expertise and marketability.  Based on 2008 survey data, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $33,200, and the median income of those with at least one designation was $67,900.  The difference between the two is $34,700.

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the Kansas Association of REALTORS® strongly encourage its members to increase their professional image, marketability, productivity, and income through the pursuance of a designation or certification program

For a complete list of the official NAR family designations and certifications, visit http://www.realtor.org/education. For a list of upcoming designation classes in Kansas, visit http://www.kansasREALTOReducation.com