Certifications That Grow With Your Career

Our certification system isn’t just about earning a title — it’s about joining a professional track that builds your brand, your skills, and your authority over time.

Unlike other designations, ours operate on a subscription model, offering ongoing education, tools, branding support, and community every month. Start with DLE or DOVE, then unlock DLME and DIME as you prove yourself in the program.

Tier 1 Certifications: Open to All Agents

DLE™ — Designated Local Expert™

Become the most trusted name in your ZIP code.

Ideal For: Agents who want to dominate locally with consistent branding, visibility, and lead generation.

🥇 Gold Plan — $799/month

Includes:

Exclusive “Mr./Ms. CityName” branding
Google Business Profile (GBP) and landing page optimization
15 general blog posts + 4 city-specific blog posts monthly
Unlimited metadata infusion
Print and mail marketing assets
Onboarding support
Access to our Designated Local Expert mastermind community
🔗 designatedlocalexpert.com

DOVE™ — Designated Online Visibility Expert™

Be seen before they ever call you.

Ideal For: Agents seeking to enhance their digital footprint through SEO, metadata, and strategic content.

Subscription Options:

Starter – $50/month: GBP optimization, metadata basics, email scripts & entry-level tools.
Tier 2 – $100/month: Full access to the DOVE toolkit (photos, videos, reviews, map rank), listing systems, private community, priority support, and eligibility for DLME/DIME.

Tier 2 Certifications: Invite-Only

DLME™ — Designated Luxury Marketing Expert™

Sell more than homes. Sell prestige.

Only available to high-performing DLE or DOVE members.
Learn luxury branding, staging, storytelling, and exclusive marketing strategies for high-end listings.

DIME™ — Designated International Marketing Expert™

Go global. Serve clients across borders.

Unlocked for proven DLE or DOVE agents ready to work with international and investor clients.
Covers cross-border strategy, global referrals, and transaction tools for international buyers and investors.

Certification	Who Can Join	Monthly Cost	Access Level
DOVE Starter	All Agents	$50/mo	Visibility basics
DOVE Tier 2	All Agents	$100/mo	Full visibility tools
DLE	All Agents	$799–$2,495/mo	Local expert branding & SEO
DLME	DLE/DOVE members (invite only)	—	Luxury niche access
DIME	DLE/DOVE members (invite only)	—	International market access

READY TO START?

Start small. Build fast. Grow into the expert your market deserves.

Choose your entry point today and begin your journey toward elite real estate authority.