No matter how economic conditions change, forward-looking real estate professionals can position themselvesand their firms to maximize income and capture growth opportunities. Boost your business with SDAR’s specialty trainings and courses.
Designations and certifications can help to establish you as a more knowledgable REALTOR® in the eyes of your clients. Become a First Time Buyer specialist, take one of our many CRS certification classes such as Tax planning, Boositng your Brand, Negotiation techniques, and so much more.
2025-08-13, 2025-08-14
NAR's Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) Designation
Online Only
The SRES® designation is the only real estate designation addressing the needs of today’s home buyers age 50-plus within your market. This unique designation is designed for the real estate agent who wants to focus on working with mature clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions. When you earn the SRES® designation you’ll learn how to:
Identify the power of generational demographics.
Develop and maintain marketing skills.
Counsel local seniors rather than selling the family home.
Use team-building skills with other SRES® professionals.
Understand the implications of tax laws, probate and estate planning.
Create a unique marketing opportunity that separates you from the competition.
You will also be listed online in the SRES® referral database which provides direct client contact and referrals from other SRES® designees.
To receive the SRES® designation:
Complete the two-day SRES® designation course.
Be in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS®.
Active membership in the SRES® Council. (New designees receive a one-year membership in the Seniors Real Estate Council® FREE. Annual dues are $99 each year thereafter.)
2024-11-18
Nov 18 & 19 - Accredited Buyer Rep Designation Course
SDAR is sponsoring this 2-day course taught by certified instructor and SDAR member Ginni Field. This sought-after NAR designation, typically valued at approximately $600, is offered to our members at no cost! The course is specifically designed to help you: Conduct a buyer counseling session; sign buyer clients to a written buyer representation agreement; negotiate buyer clients’ offers; and bring the transaction to a successful close. Completing this course is the first step to earning the ABR designation.
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