THE CENTER FOR REALTOR® DEVELOPMENT

Where Education Meets Excellence

The Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD) is devoted to lifelong learning, career advancement, and specialized credentials for real estate professionals. With 10+ designations and certifications, over 100 microcourses, learning pathways, an award-winning podcast, and educational events, there is a learning experience for every real estate professional.

Sharpen your skills and boost your business by investing in yourself.

Choose Your Learning Style

Instructor Led

CRD’s licensed course providers offers hundreds of in-person and live virtual courses throughout the year. You can search for classes near you using our search function.

Self-Paced

CRD’s online self-paced courses are great for learners who crave flexibility and the ability to start and stop. You have one year to complete.

Microcourses

CRD’s catalog of over 100 microcourses — which are typically around 10 minutes long — is always growing. Available for purchase individually or save with a subscription.

CRD Highlights

Master Practice Changes
with ABR®

Showcase your value to clients with the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course, being offered at no-cost until 12/31/24.

The REALTOR® Cohort Collective

Collaborative Learning for Competitive Excellence

Coming in 2025: Elevate your career with expert-led training, peer learning, and a powerful network.

REALTOR® Broker Summit • April 8-9

Join us in vibrant Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2025 REALTOR® Broker Summit! This dynamic two-day event features professionally led sessions on recruitment, retention, and business growth. Gain actionable insights and proven strategies to elevate your brokerage and connect with top brokers and industry leaders from around the globe.

Register before January 15 to save!

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CRD Online Course Specials

Each month the Center for REALTOR® Development offers special discounts on select online courses. In December we are featuring the Green Designation and Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Certification. Purchase within a given month and you have a full year to complete the coursework.

CRD Podcast's Latest Episode

Launched in 2017, the podcast is a must listen for REALTORS®, real estate professionals, allied professionals (such as appraisers and lenders), educators, education providers, and consumers. Episode 101 is titled Explaining the Buyer Agreement and How to Use it Effectively with Brent Lancaster: Part 2.