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.

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.