AAFM® Global Designation
Chartered Real Estate Professional®
Know real estate properly — value it, structure it, advise on it.
Real estate is one of India’s biggest places to put money — and people need someone who truly understands valuation, law and the deal, not just a salesperson. The CREP® makes you that trusted real-estate professional, online and globally recognised.


What is the Chartered Real Estate Professional (CREP®)?
Here’s the opportunity. A huge share of Indian wealth sits in real estate, yet most people advising on it have never been formally trained in valuation, law or due diligence. Clients and firms want someone they can trust with big property decisions — and there just aren’t many. That’s your way in.
That’s where the Chartered Real Estate Professional® comes in. It takes you through the whole picture — how real estate works, the legal side, how to value a property properly, and the practical side of getting a deal done right — so you can advise with real authority, not just close a sale.
And it fits your life. It’s online and built to finish in about six months, so you can study around a job — and it’s a globally recognised AAFM® credential, so it carries weight wherever you work.
Real estate is one of India’s largest asset classes — yet trained, credentialed advisors remain scarce.— AAFM India, CREP® Program
Who it’s for
Real-estate agents & consultants
Move from selling to advising — with valuation, legal and due-diligence depth.
Wealth & financial advisors
Advise clients on property with the same rigour you apply to other assets.
Developers & sales professionals
Add credibility and technical depth to a property or development career.
Home-loan & mortgage agents
Understand valuation and legality to serve buyers and lenders better.
Why the CREP® pays off
Advise, don’t just sell
Clients pay for judgement — whether a deal actually makes sense — not a pitch.
Value property properly
Learn real valuation and analysis — the skill most agents simply don’t have.
Stand out in a crowded market
A recognised charter sets you apart from untrained competitors.
A global credential
An AAFM® designation recognised across 151+ countries.
CREP® Course Curriculum & Syllabus
Five modules take you from the fundamentals of real estate to confident professional practice — the law, the valuation, and the practical know-how of doing a deal properly.
01Introduction to Real Estate+
02Legalities of Real Estate+
03Real Estate Valuation & Analysis+
04Practical Aspects of Real Estate+
05Advanced Real Estate Practices+
Skills you’ll graduate with
CREP® Career Options & Salary in India
So where can this take you? CREP® holders advise on property across agencies, wealth firms, developers and lenders — valuing assets, checking the legal side and guiding buyers and investors to the right decision.
Real Estate Advisor / Consultant
Advise buyers, sellers and investors on property decisions.
Valuation Analyst
Value properties and assess deals for firms, funds and lenders.
Mortgage / Home-Loan Advisor
Guide buyers and lenders with valuation and legal understanding.
Indicative industry ranges; actual pay varies by role, employer and experience. Not a guarantee of employment or earnings.
Globally accredited & recognised
CREP® Course Fees & What’s Included
- Complete CREP® courseware (5 modules)
- Online LMS access
- E-study material
- Practice & assessment support
- Globally recognised CREP® charter
CREP® Course — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chartered Real Estate Professional (CREP®) certification?+
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