What Is a CRS Designation, and Who Is It For?
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers.
Benefits of Becoming a CRS
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Discounts of up to 50% on most education offered by the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC)
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Access to the Council’s referral network
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Listing in the Council’s online and print directories
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Eligibility to join the Qualified Consumer Leads program
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Attend RRC events at preferred member pricing
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Free subscription to Inman Select News
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Subscription to the Council’s magazine, the The Residential Specialist
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Professionally branded materials like customizable sign riders, fact sheets, business cards, and the bi-monthly Your Home newsletter
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Local Networking through your state RRC organization
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Recognition of your expertise—the CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers, and brokers
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Discounts on insurance coverage through USI Affinity
How to Earn the CRS Designation
Education
There are two paths to the CRS designation:
60/30/30 Program
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30 hours of RRC education
Pro Program
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16 hours of RRC education
> Learn more about CRS course credits.
Volume Requirements
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60/30/30 Program
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60 transactions or $30 million in volume in the past five years
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Pro Program
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10+ years as a licensed real estate agent
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150 transactions total, or an average of $1 million per year with at least 40 transactions
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Exam
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There is no exam for this designation, however individual courses may require an exam for credit.
Professional Affiliation
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Member in good standing of the Residential Real Estate Council
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Member in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS®
Application
Cost
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Application fee
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$99
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Annual Dues
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$195
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How to Maintain the CRS Designation
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Complete two hours of continued education every calendar year via any of the following options:
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RRC classroom course
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eLearning course
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Elective course
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Attending an approved State RRC or Local Network event
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Attending RRC's annual Sell-a-bration
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Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RRC
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Write an article for The Residential Specialist (TRS)
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Author a RRC course or being a course content contributor
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Be a speaker or instructor for a RRC webinar, or at Sell-a-bration or any pre-approved RRC state or local networking group (LNG) event
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Annual dues payment
For more information, visit the RRC website.