What
is a CRS?
A
CRS REALTOR® is a Certified Residential Specialist—one of the top 3 percent of
real estate agents in the U.S. CRS agents have more experience and training
than the average REALTOR® and they are part of a community of REALTORS®
dedicated to improving the real estate industry for homebuyers and sellers
everywhere.
Why
Work With a Certified Residential Specialist Agent?
Buying
or selling your home is one of the biggest and most important decisions you’ll
make in your lifetime. You need someone you can trust by your side, who is
looking out for your best interests and is willing to put all their knowledge
and experience to work for you. You need a CRS.
Not
all real estate agents are made the same: There are millions of real estate
agents out there, and their experience and dedication to their profession and
clients varies widely.
The
threshold to becoming a real estate agent is surprisingly low. Requirements
vary by state, but some ask for as little as 40 hours of training and few ask
for more than 100 hours—compare that to the 1,000 hours that are typically
required to become a hair stylist.
To
become a CRS, however, REALTORS® must meet a number of stringent requirements
that combine advanced hours of education and training, experience and success
in the marketplace. A CRS agent adheres to a strict code of ethics that binds
them to perform in the best interest of their clients at all times.
CRSs
are required to have between 25 and 150 transactions and between 16 and 80
additional hours of education beyond what’s required of the typical REALTOR®.
These
are agents who are invested in their careers, in buying and selling real estate
and in making sure their clients are satisfied. CRS is the sign of a true real
estate professional.
Don’t
work with the rest, choose the best. Choose a CRS.
The
Benefits of Working with a CRS Agent
-
CRSs receive advanced training above and beyond what is required of typical agents
- CRSs have proven experience through logged transactions
- CRSs continuously improve their skills and learn about new regulatory developments
- CRSs adhere to an ethics code not required of other agents
