 What is the MRE?
MRE is the Master of Real Estate. The MRE designation is awarded through Colorado Association of REALTORS® Education Services. The MRE program is designed to provide advanced training beyond the GRI designation. It provides critical skills of the real estate business and provides education on current real estate topics and issues. The MRE designation signifies a broker dedicated to professional development.
The MRE designation is granted through CAR Education Services (CARES).
Who should earn the MRE?
Licensees, brokers, office managers, and seasoned professionals all benefit from the up-to-date information offered by the MRE designation. Additionally, MRE courses offer statewide networking possibilities. In short, REALTORS® who want to advance their competitive edge earn the MRE. All MRE courses provide continuing education for real estate license renewal unless otherwise noted.
Master of Real Estate Program Requirements:
1. Active membership in the National Association of REALTORS®
2. Submit the MRE Candidacy Application and the $100 candidacy fee to the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, Education Division. Online MRE Designation Application
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3. Successfully complete 90 classroom hours of approved courses and have either a GRI or CRS designation.
4. Courses taken through colleges, universities or other real estate schools may be submitted for MRE accreditation to the Education Division and will be considered on a on a case-by-case basis.
5. Complete the requirements within five (5) years of the date of the first MRE course taken. Candidates for the Commercial Education Certificate offered through the Denver Metro Commercial Association of REALTORS® who are also taking the MRE program will be granted MRE accreditation for completion of similar courses.
MRE Program Update – April 2009
The work group assigned this task has been working hard on changes to the program to make the MRE Designation the best designation in the country! We will be rolling out a new structure and new courses in the coming months. Keep watching for more information coming soon! The MRE program is available online and in limited classroom opportunities. Please visit www.VanEd.com for a complete list of online MRE courses. Additionally, other advanced designation course can be credited to the MRE designation. Check the list below for details!
What classes are offered for the MRE Designation?
For Online MRE courses, visit our official online provider Van Education Center http://www.vaned.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/MREGen/Tab/CE/CEState/CO
Use of the MRE Designation
Upon completion of the requirement, the candidate will receive notification from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® that they have approval to use the MRE designation. The candidate may not use the designation until that time. The designee will receive the MRE pin with the letter of completion and will receive an MRE plaque at the annual State Convention and Exhibition.
Course Substitutions and Credit Equivalency
Substitutions of previous course work may be granted on a case by case basis. A letter and course completion certificate must be presented, in addition to a detailed course outline or course objectives, when students request a course substitution. Please see specific course credit equivalency below.
The following courses will be accredited toward the MRE Designation:
Candidates for the Commercial Education Certificate offered through the Denver Metro Commercial Association of REALTORS® will be granted MRE accreditation.
All courses under the CCIM designation.
All courses offered by the REALTOR Land Institute (RLI) for the Accredited Land Consultant designation (ALC).
All courses in the curriculum for the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation.
All courses in the curriculum for the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation.
All courses in the curriculum for the Performance Management Network (PMN)
All courses in the certification program for the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS)
MRE Designess
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Purple Cow Award
Use this form to nominate a MRE Designee that:
Promotes the benefits of continuous education to clients, REALTORS®, and the public;
Excels in the pursuit of personal education and designations;
Gives back to the REALTOR® organization through teaching and/or educational
volunteerism.
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