Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) — Requirements, Cost & Value
Land specialists — agricultural, timber, ranch, recreational and development land. Issued by REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), an NAR commercial affiliate.
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Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) is a real estate credential issued by REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), an NAR commercial affiliate. The LANDU® education series plus a verified land transaction track record; RLI notes fewer than 5% earn it within a year. The top land credential — highly relevant across Georgia's agricultural and timber counties.
Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) is one of the credentials a licensed agent can add to sharpen a specialty and win listings against less-qualified competition. This page covers who issues it, what it takes to earn it, what it costs and whether it is worth the time.
ONE Terminus is an independent Realty ONE Group brokerage in Greater Atlanta. We are not the issuing body for this credential; we publish this reference because designations only pay off when the brokerage behind them lets you keep the production they generate.
Who it is for
Land specialists — agricultural, timber, ranch, recreational and development land.
- Issuing body: REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), an NAR commercial affiliate
- Official site: https://www.rliland.com/
How to earn it
The LANDU® education series plus a verified land transaction track record; RLI notes fewer than 5% earn it within a year.
What it costs and how it renews
Course tuition plus application; RLI publishes current pricing.
Ongoing RLI membership and continuing education.
Verify pricing with the issuing body before you enroll — course tuition and application fees are updated regularly.
Is it worth it?
The top land credential — highly relevant across Georgia's agricultural and timber counties.
A credential earns its keep when it changes what you can charge or who will hire you. At ONE Terminus you keep 100% of your commission on a flat membership, so the production a designation creates stays with the agent who earned it instead of funding a split.
Common Questions
Who issues the ALC credential?
REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), an NAR commercial affiliate. Official site: https://www.rliland.com/
What are the ALC requirements?
The LANDU® education series plus a verified land transaction track record; RLI notes fewer than 5% earn it within a year.
How much does ALC cost?
Course tuition plus application; RLI publishes current pricing. Ongoing RLI membership and continuing education.
Is ALC worth it for a Georgia agent?
The top land credential — highly relevant across Georgia's agricultural and timber counties. ONE Terminus members in Greater Atlanta pursue credentials like this while keeping 100% of their commission on a flat monthly membership.
Dues, fees and course requirements change. Everything here is compiled from each organization's own published material and is provided for orientation only — confirm current numbers directly with the organization before you enroll or apply. Official source: https://www.rliland.com/. ONE Terminus is an independent Realty ONE Group brokerage and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or speaking on behalf of Accredited Land Consultant (ALC).
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Licensed Georgia REALTORS: send your details and a ONE Terminus leader responds within one business day with membership options, fee math, and a transfer checklist.