Designations
SRA DESIGNATION
SENIOR RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER
Awarded by the Appraisal Institute, the coveted SRA designation requires the successful completion of a series of examinations covering real estate principles, residential valuation techniques and standards of professional practice. Additionally, the SRA must hold at least an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, or meet specific alternative requirements. The SRA has undergone a rigorous review of his or her experience, and has written and received credit for a comprehensive demonstration appraisal demonstrating in depth knowledge of residential appraisal theory and technique.
Maintaining the SRA designation requires a substantial commitment to continuing education and adherence to the strictest code of ethics.
CRP DESIGNATION
CERTIFIED RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL
The CRP designation was awarded by the Employee Relocation Council to Stephen D. Donahoe in 1997. An individual must meet certain eligibility requirements and pass a comprehensive exam on all aspects of the employee relocation field. To maintain the designation, an individual must earn 30 relocation-related continuing education credits every 3 years. The CRP designation was introduced in 1990 to formally recognize ERC members knowledge about the entire relocation industry.
