ShareAll candidates who successfully pass the examination will be notified in writing that they have earned the RCE designation. All new designees must pay a one-time, nonrefundable certification fee of $195. NAR will send a news release to the RCE designee's association for use by local media. All new RCE designees will receive a plaque, a pin, and will be recognized during the AE Institute and both NAR meetings in front of their AE peers and volunteer leadership.
Usage Guidelines
(Effective November 2022)
- RCE Designation Use
RCE designees may use the designation until they fail to comply with recertification requirements on the RCE recertification formpdf.
- Unemployed/Interim RCE Status
If a designee becomes unemployed, but is seeking a new position as a REALTOR® association executive, the designee is allowed to maintain the designation for one year from the last day of employment as a REALTOR® association executive. The designee will continue to be invoiced for dues/recertification fees during the one year time period when they are seeking employment with a REALTOR® association.
However, it is the responsibility of the designee to inform the Association Leadership Development Department (312-329-8514) if they wish to use the designation while seeking future employment. If the designee has not found an AE position after the one year period, then the designee loses the right to use the designation. If the AE secures employment with a REALTOR® association within a four-year time period, they can resume use of the designation and all past fees will become due.
A designee who leaves the REALTOR® association management profession for more than four years from the last day of employment, they must reapply for certification and start the process from the beginning, in the manner required for new applicants, upon return to the REALTOR® association management profession.
- Real Estate Industry Position RCE Status
If an RCE designee leaves their REALTOR® association AE position, and wishes to continue use of the RCE designation, they must hold a new position in REALTOR® association management (including providing REALTOR® association management consulting services) to maintain the designation and will be responsible for submitting dues/recertification fees. However, it is the responsibility of the designee to inform the Association Leadership Development Department if they wish to continue using the designation. - RCE Emeritus Status
For RCE designees who retire from the REALTOR® association management industry and have held the RCE designation for a minimum of 20 cumulative years.
Recertification
In keeping with continuing education standards, all RCEs must recertify every four years to maintain their RCE designation by earning additional points as outlined in the RCE Recertification Form. For all RCEs, the recertification date is the fourth January 31st after the certification date that appears on their RCE certificate. Recertification requires earning an additional 75 points from two sections of the RCE Recertification Form.
RCE Emeritus Status
An RCE who retires from the REALTOR® association management industry and has held the RCE designation for a minimum of 20 cumulative years will receive RCE Emeritus status upon request. However, if the RCE Emeritus returns to the REALTOR® association management industry within a four-year time period, they must recertify and pay back dues. If the RCE Emeritus returns to the industry after a four year time period, they must reapply for certification and restart the process from the beginning. The Association Executives Committee will recognize all RCE Emeritus designees.
Below is a list of RCE Emeritus designees recognized by the NAR Association Executives Committee.
2024 NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience
Mary Cano, RCE Emeritus, North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS®
Rhonda Elliott, RCE Emeritus, Bright MLS, MI
Candy Joyce, RCE Emeritus, Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS®
Travis Kessler, RCE Emeritus, CAE, Texas REALTORS®
Kevan Lyons, RCE Emeritus, REALTORS® of Central Colorado
2024 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings
Karen Gehle, RCE Emeritus, CAE, Kansas Association of REALTORS®
Terry Penza, RCE Emeritus, IL
Jim Peters, RCE Emeritus, SC
Diane Ruggiero, RCE Emeritus, FL
Chris Todd, RCE Emeritus, MA
Malcolm Young, RCE Emeritus, AL
Dale Zahn, RCE Emeritus, West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS®
2023 NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience
Robert N. Authier, RCE Emeritus, CAE, MA
2023 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings
Edward Moore, RCE Emeritus, Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS®, TX
2022 NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience
Belton Jennings, RCE Emeritus, RAMCO