The National Association of REALTORS® and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils provide a wide-range of programs and services that assist members in increasing skills, proficiency, and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by NAR and each affiliated group upon completion of required courses.

NAR Designations and certifications

View a complete list of NAR Designations and Certifications

Below is a list of Designations and the SCAAR Members that have received those Designations:

CRS – Certified Residential Specialist

Tara Bayerl, Edina Realty
Bruce Braun, Castle Realty
Karen Chopp, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Lynn Feldhege, RE/MAX Results
Mina Grams, Premier Real Estate Services
Rhonda Green, Edina Realty, Inc.
Christopher Hauck, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Amy Legatt, RE/MAX Results
Bruce Linnemeyer, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Jason Miller, Premier Real Estate Services
Debra Niemeyer, Coldwell Banker Burnet
LuAnn Popp, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Gwen Wampach, Coldwell Banker Burnet

“Being a CRS member has been an asset for me over many years. I’ve received at least one or more referrals every year from CRS members across the country and have developed some long lasting business relationships with CRS agents around the country.” Bruce Linnemeyer, SCAAR Member

ABR – Accredited Buyer’s Representative

Debbie Bertelson, Edina Realty
Ken Hollerud, HomeSmart Sapphire Realty
Lori Severson, RE/MAX Results

CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist

LuAnn Popp, Coldwell Banker Burnet

PSA – Pricing Strategy Advisor

Tina Hengel, Premier Real Estate Services

CPM – Certified Property Manager

Scott Axel, Premier Real Estate Services
Steven Hartung, Your Next Place Real Estate

e-PRO

Audrey Fouquette, RE/MAX Results
Lindsey Klein, Edina Realty
Brenden Mooney, Your Next Place Real Estate
David Olson, Premier Real Estate Services
Scott Shosted, VoigtJohnson

SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Debbie Bertelson, Edina Realty
Sarah Walz, RE/MAX Results

MRP – Military Relocation Professional

Layne Augustin, Premier Real Estate Services
Kelly Schepers, Premier Real Estate Services
Melissa Welsh, Central MN Realty

GRI – Graduate, REALTOR Institute

Jackie Atkinson, Century 21 First Realty
Mehrdad Attarsaheli, Keller Williams Integrity NW
Robert Anderson, Castle Realty
Tara Bayerl, Edina Realty
Gary Barnier, RE/MAX Results
Delores Blonigen, Delores Blonigen Realty, Inc.
James Boos, RE/MAX Results
Bruce Braun, Castle Realty
Jon Brophy, RE/MAX Results
Steve Cash, RE/MAX Results
Janice Cook, RE/MAX Results
Lynne Crandall, Premier Real Estate Services
Carol Dietman, Edina Realty
Todd Edstrom, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Cory Ehlert, Keller Williams Integrity NW
James Eiynck, Granite Realty of MN
Lynn Feldhege, RE/MAX Results
Jeremy Forsell, Premier Real Estate Services
Audrey Fouquette, RE/MAX Results
Michael Gerdes, RE/MAX Results
Mina Grams, Premier Real Estate Services
Rhonda Green, Edina Realty, Inc.
Katherine Grinnell, United Real Estate Associates
Tracy Hadler, Central MN Realty
Steven Hansen, RE/MAX Results
James Hentges, Premier Real Estate Services
Monte Hight, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Kelley Holmes, Edina Realty, Inc.
Jason Jacobs, Weichert Realtors
Jenny Jacobs, Weichert Realtors
Lisa Johnson-Barnier, RE/MAX Results
Curt Karls, RE/MAX Results
Sandra Klocker, Realty Executives Only Excellence
Jon Krause, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Ana Krekelberg, Edina Realty, Inc.
Brock Lieberman, Diversified Appraisal Services
Bruce Linnemeyer, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Dan Lundgren, Premier Real Estate Services
Linda McCarney, RE/MAX Results
Jason Miller, Premier Real Estate Services
Paul Morrison, RE/MAX Results
Debra Niemeyer, Coldwell Banker Burnet
David Olson, Premier Real Estate Services
Sue Pladson, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Russell Portele, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Scott Reinert, Showcasemn.com
Richard Russell, Russell Real Estate
John Russell, Russell Real Estate
Tony Rusher, Haller Realty
Jennifer Schaefer, Century 21 First Realty, Inc.
Scott Shosted, VoigtJohnson
Mark Skudlarek, Castle Realty
Sandra Storms, Century 21 First Realty
Jason Tangen, Shrewd Real Estate
Neil Theisen, Central MN Realty
Patrick Torgrimson, Premier Real Estate Services
Laurie Veillette, Riverside Realty of Little Falls
Andy Voller, Rice Real Estate Services
Gwen Wampach, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Melissa Welsh, Central MN Realty
Matt Wieber, Agency North Real Estate
Gregory Wojtowicz, Edina Realty, Inc.