Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

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

Volume Requirements

• U.S. CRS Designees
  • 60/30/30 Program
    • 60 transactions or $30 million in volume in the past five years
    • 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

    • Residential Real Estate Council
    • CRS designation

    Cost

    • Application fee
      • $99
      • $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