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