Advance your Sales Career

In today’s competitive real estate market, success demands more than talent.

Our sales-focused designations equip you with advanced skills and nationally recognized credentials to win more business, build client trust, and elevate your professional reputation.

Explore three powerful pathways designed for real estate professionals, depending on where you are in your career:

Sales Designations

GRI.C - Graduate of the Real Estate Institute of Canada

Who's this for?
Ambitious, early to mid-career REALTORS® who are ready to accelerate their growth and elevate their market presence.

Sharpen Your Skills. Stand Out in a Competitive Market.

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CRES - Certified Real Estate Specialist

Who's this for?
High-performing realtors with 5+ years of real estate sales or marketing experience who want to demonstrate their elite skill set and commitment to client success.

For Proven Performers Driven to Deliver the Best Deals

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FRI - Fellow of the Real Estate Institute​

Who's this for?
Seasoned sales professionals with 10+ years of experience who demonstrate excellence and are ready to be recognized nationally and stand out as industry leaders.

Experience. Excellence. Recognition.

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CLO - Certified Leasing Officer

Who's this for?
Real estate professionals with at least 5 years of active experience in leasing, lease administration, and related real estate activities who want to advance their expertise and credibility.

Gain the edge in every aspect of the leasing process.

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Why Earn a Sales Designation?

Across all four designations - FRI, CRES, GRI.C, and CLO - members benefit from REIC’s national reputation for quality, integrity, and rigorous standards. These credentials:

• Enhance your expertise and client responsiveness.
• Increase your earning potential and marketability. 
• Signal your dedication to ethical, professional real estate practice.

Whether you’re an established leader or an emerging sales professional, REIC’s sales-focused designations help you rise above the competition—and stay there.