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

“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, Inc.

CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist

LuAnn Popp, Coldwell Banker Realty

PSA – Pricing Strategy Advisor

Tina Hengel, Premier Real Estate Services
Tyler Marschall, Coldwell Banker Realty
Mary Ellen Richter, Castle Realty

CPM – Certified Property Manager

Steven Hartung, Your Next Place Real Estate

e-PRO

Layne Augustin, Premier Real Estate Services
Audrey Fouquette, RE/MAX Results
Tyler Marschall, Coldwell Banker Realty
Brenden Mooney, Your Next Place Real Estate
David Olson, Premier Real Estate Services
Mary Ellen Richter, Castle Realty
Scott Shosted, VoigtJohnson
Lindsey Stewart, Edina Realty

SRES – Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Debbie Bertelson, Edina Realty, Inc.

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

Robert Anderson, Castle Realty
Jackie Atkinson, Century 21 First Realty
Mehrdad Attarsaheli, Keller Williams Integrity NW
Tara Bayerl, RE/MAX Results
Gary Barnier, RE/MAX Results
Delores Blonigen, Delores Blonigen Realty, Inc.
James Boos, RE/MAX Results
Jon Brophy, RE/MAX Results
Steve Cash, RE/MAX Results
Janice Cook, RE/MAX Results
Lynne Crandall, Premier Real Estate Services
Todd Edstrom, Coldwell Banker Realty
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
Debra Frantti, Coldwell Banker Realty
Michael Gerdes, Frontier Real Estate Group
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 Realty
Kelley Holmes, Edina Realty, Inc.
April Jacques, VoigtJohnson
Jason Jacobs, Weichert Realtors
Jenny Jacobs, Weichert Realtors
Lisa Johnson-Barnier, RE/MAX Results
Curt Karls, RE/MAX Results
Sandra Klocker, Patriots Choice Realty
Jon Krause, Coldwell Banker Realty
Ana Krekelberg, Edina Realty, Inc.
Janie Lapka, National Realty Guild
Amy Legatt, RE/MAX Results
Brock Lieberman, Diversified Appraisal Services
Bruce Linnemeyer, Coldwell Banker Realty
Tanya Lundberg, Premier Real Estate Services
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 Realty
David Olson, Premier Real Estate Services
Sue Pladson, Coldwell Banker Realty
Russell Portele, Coldwell Banker Realty
Richard Russell, John Russell Real Estate Inc.
John Russell, John Russell Real Estate Inc.
Tony Rusher, EXP 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
Melissa Terwey, East-West Realty of Long Prairie, Inc
Neil Theisen, Central MN Realty
Patrick Torgrimson, Premier Real Estate Services
Aaron Trompeter, Counselor Realty
Laurie Veillette, Riverside Realty of Minnesota
Andy Voller, Rice Real Estate Services
Gwen Wampach, Coldwell Banker Realty
Melissa Welsh, Central MN Realty
Matt Wieber, Agency North Real Estate
Gregory Wojtowicz, Edina Realty, Inc.
Roxanne Wyatt, Riverside Realty of Minnesota