CRS: The Industry´s Most Valued Designation

 Thirty years ago the Council of Residential Specialists created  the benchmark for quality in
the real estate industry: the Certified Residential Specialist designation.

 Today fewer than 4% of all licensed Realtors have the designation.

Why so few? Candidates must first prove themselves in the field, completing a set number
of transactions (or achieving comparable sales volume) within a specific
period of time. They must also complete core CRS courses before pursuing
other elective education requirements. CRS agents must maintain membership in the
NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and abide by its Code of Ethics.

 This rigorous qualification process and on-going training means that
professionals who hold the CRS are exactly what clients seek:
experienced, successful professionals with in-depth knowledge about
business planning and working in a client´s best interest, as well as
negotiating and closing smoother transactions.

 RE/MAX affiliates make up about 20% of all CRS designees.