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
60/30/30 Program
60 transactions or $30 million in volume in the past fiveyears
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
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
Attending an approved State RRC or Local Network event
AttendingRRC'sannual Sell-a-bration
Serveas a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RRC
Writean article for The Residential Specialist (TRS)
Authora RRC course or being a course content contributor
Be a speaker or instructor for a RRC webinar, or at Sell-a-bration orany pre-approved RRC state or local networking group (LNG) event
Annual dues payment
For more information, visit the RRC website.
