Source: http://www.rebac.net
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS): "The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education."
To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, every REALTOR® must have significant experience and demonstrate volume of real estate transactions or gross sales, as well as complete rigorous educational requirements.
- Every CRS designee is required to maintain membership in the National Association of Realtors® and to abide by its strict subheader of Ethics.
- The training available to CRS designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business.
- Less than 4 percent of all licensed Realtors® are Certified Residential Specialists."
e-PRO: "The vision for the future of e-PRO® is to create a well-trained, core group of real estate professionals who are thriving in the online-based real estate industry. The e-PRO® Internet Professional belongs to a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained real estate professionals who collaborate to enjoy deeper satisfaction and greater financial rewards as the result of their e-PRO® certification status.
This program will teach the REALTOR® about Internet business principles required to remain in the center of the real estate transaction, including:
- Options and requirements to get connected
- E-mail communication and marketing practices
- Internet marketing strategies and practices
- The creation and maintenance of a personal technology plan"
Source: http://www.realtor.org/realtor_benefits/benefits_partners/e_pro.html
Graduate Realtor Institue (GRI): "Members involved in residential real estate who want a solid base of information for their practice will want to participate in the REALTOR® Institute program and earn the GRI designation."
Source: http://www.Realtor.org
Relocation Specialist: Corporate Relocation Specialists (CRS) are dedicated to supporting the relocation of a company's most important asset: human capital. We understand the trends and best practices impacting this area and have the skill and market knowledge to ensure a smooth transition.
Whether questions arise regarding school rankings, property taxes, special assessments, golf courses, moving companies or mold remediation, we are able to respond quickly and professionally. You can rest assured that we are working diligently on your behalf.
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES): "The SRES® Designation program trains REALTORS® to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of clients age 50+. Includes first year membership in SRES Council and its umbrella of services."
Source: http://www.Realtor.org
