What's a 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.
Since 1977 the Council of Residential Specialists has been conferring
the CRS Designation on agents who meet its stringent requirements.
Currently, there are more than 34,000 active CRS Designees.
Our Mission & History
The Council of Residential Specialists is the largest not-for-profit affiliate of
the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, with its headquarters in
Chicago, Ill. It is composed of nearly 40,000 Certified Residential Specialists
(CRS) Designees and Candidates/General Members. The association was
created to attract and retain those REALTORS® seeking the knowledge, tools
and relationship-building opportunities needed to maximize their income and
professionalism in residential real estate.
The Council was founded in 1976 and has four objectives:
- To enhance members' continuing competence through providing
superior educational opportunities in a cost-effective manner.
- To provide and promote benefits which enhance the economic value
of membership in the Council.
- To create and maintain organizational systems and alliances with
appropriate organizations to ensure the integrity of the Council.
- To create and maintain procedures to ensure a standard of excellence
that is required for earning the CRS Designation.