What's a CRS?

Why Choose A Certified Residential Specialist?

Here's Why!!

Experience

To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, every Realtor® must have significant experience and volume of real estate transactions.

Ethics

Every CRS designee is required to maintain membership in the National Association of Realtors® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics.

Focus on Home Buying and Selling

Every CRS designee must have a proven track record as well as advanced education in related areas such as finance and marketing.

Technology Expertise

The training available to CRS designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business.

The Top 5 Percent*

Only 5 percent of all licensed Realtors® are Certified Residential Specialists, yet they are involved in 25 percent of residential real estate transactions nationwide.

Median Income Much Higher*

CRS designees earn a median income that is 44 percent more than the typical Realtor®.
On average, CRS designees each closed and earned commissions on 39 transactions in 1998.

Educational Credentials More Extensive*

91 percent of CRS's have had some college (compared to 49 percent of the general adult population in the United States).
45 percent of CRS's have at least a bachelor's degree (compared to 25 percent of the general Realtor® population).

*Source: The Council of Residential Specialists' 1999 Member Survey

Phyllis Dameron - CRS - GRI - Associate Broker - Real Estate Specialist

Experience

Ethics

Focus on Home Buying and Selling

Technology Expertise

The Top 5 Percent*

Median Income Much Higher*

Educational Credentials More Extensive*