The Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) announced new requirements for REALTORS® to achieve the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist designation. The CRS Designation is the most respected and sought-after professional credential in the residential real estate business. Only 32,000 agents (3 percent of all REALTORS nationwide) have achieved the credential.
The new program requires agents to have 60 transactions or $30 million dollars in sales volume in the most recent or last three years; and 30 hours of CRS education (either classroom or online) to qualify for CRS designation. This new pathway was approved by its board to help simplify the requirements for designation while maintaining the council’s high standards for achievement.
“Standardizing the requirements for CRS designation helps ensure that the council continues to attract the best and brightest agents who enhance their understanding of the real estate industry through satisfying continuing education and professional development,” said Leigh Brown, CRS president.
In addition to the new 60-30-30 program, the council will continue its current Pro Program, which requires 10-plus years as a licensed real estate agent, a total of 150 transactions or an average of $1 million in sales per year with at least 20 transactions or with at least 40 transactions and 16 hours CRS course credits.
Beginning January 1, 2018, RELATORS® and real estate agents seeking CRS Designation will need to satisfy requirements for one of the two available programs. All other designation requirement options will be discontinued by year end 2017. Current CRS candidates have until December 31, 2018 to complete the requirements of their current designation path or they may opt to switch over to the new program.
For more information about becoming a CRS member and earning the Certified Residential Specialist designation, visit crs.com or call 800-462-8841.
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