In the ever-changing landscape of real estate, staying ahead of the curve is not just a choice but a necessity. To succeed, you need a tool that helps empower you with knowledge, resources, and strategies to thrive in this dynamic field. That’s where the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation steps in.
The CRB designation provides brokers, owners and managers with advanced business management education, resources, and tools for achieving maximum profitability, productivity, and performance. Since 1968, CRB designees are among the most effective, efficient, and profitable in the industry. The median gross income of a CRB designee is 146% higher than that of a non-CRB designee.
For Marian deWever, a REALTOR® and Broker of Record/owner with Home & Company Real Estate Corp. in Stratford, Ontario, the CRB designation is something all real estate leaders should earn.
“I would highly recommend taking the courses for the CRB designation. I found them to be incredibly relevant and practical. I have gone back to the workbooks on a number of occasions to use them as a reference,” said deWever.
The CRB designation is delivered in partnership with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). All CRB courses offered by CREA are tailored to Canadian audiences to address our unique Canadian REALTOR® community.
How to qualify
To apply for the CRB designation, you must meet the following requirements.
- Successful completion of three CRB education electives.
- One year (or more) of management experience.
- Two experience electives.
- Submit the completed CRB Designation Application with experience electives and management resume.
- Verify you’re an International REALTOR® Member (IRM), with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
- Submit a one-time designation fee of $300 USD.
Please note: All requirements must be completed within four years of applying as a candidate or taking your first CRB course. The CRB designation is issued by REBI. CREA’s Learning Hub offers CRB courses and tracks your course completion, but all other designation requirements are tracked and monitored by REBI. A detailed list of all requirements can be found here.
If you’re interested in enriching your real estate career check out the full catalogue of professional development courses we offer on the CREA Learning Hub.
