CRS

The Council of Residential Specialists (CRS): Mission and courses on offer

The Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) is the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Composed of over 40,000 CRS’ designees and candidates/general members it is headquartered in Chicago, Ill. The CRS recruits and retains REALTORS® and international Real Estate professionals who seek knowledge and tools while pursuing relationship-building and referral opportunities. The aim is to equip Real Estate professionals to maximise their income and professionalism in the residential real estate.

The CRS strives to provide superior educational opportunities and proper client serving tools while reflecting Real Estate consumer diversity. At the same time it creates and maintains organisational systems and alliances with appropriate organisations. Above all, the CRS ensures integrity.
CRS courses are by far the best education resources in the residential Real Estate industry. Attending a CRS course will not only earn you international recognition, but also a CRS designation. What is more is that you will learn about real-world, usable and up-to-date strategies to expand your networking base and increase your income opportunities.

These courses will train you on how to conduct business planning; how to prepare and deliver listing presentations; how to negotiate and close transactions; how to work with the best interests of buyers and sellers; and how to build a referral business. The course on BUSINESS PLANNING will equip you with the business essentials you need to generate increased profit and productivity. The highlight of this course is learning how to apply a budgeting process. The course on MARKETING VEHICLES AND SYSTEMS will provide inside information on effective marketing strategies. The highlight of this course is learning how to develop a marketing plan. The course on NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES will teach you the steps to successful client presentation. The highlight of this course is getting to know the three elements that affect any negotiation. Finally, the course on WORKING WITH CLIENTS will provide you with know-how on winning over clients from a favourable position. The highlight of this course is learning how to close a transaction quickly and efficiently.