reasons to become a crs designee & attend crs 204
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REASONS TO BECOME A CRS
DESIGNEE&
ATTEND CRS 204
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In this business there’s no denying the power of connections. Now imagine a coast to coast network of associates linked together by three little letters that sum up all the education, integrity and success its members have attained and can achieve, CRS.
THE CRS NETWORK
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CRS DESIGNATION & ORGANIZATION
• The Top 3 Percent - Less than 3 percent of all licensed REALTORS® are Certified Residential Specialists
• Over 30,000 members • Largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association
of REALTORS®
• Created in 1976 as the first organization to train sales agents
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• The Symbol of Excellence • The most rigorous residential designation• Earning the CRS requires completing comprehensive
educational requirements, as well as providing a proven track record of sales that are above average.
THE CRS DESIGNATION IS:
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INCOME COMPARISON
In 2012, CRS Designees earned an average of $90,000 annually, nearly three times more than the $28,700 the average REALTOR® selling residential real estate earned.
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TRANSACTION COMPARISON• In 2012, CRS Designees completed an average of 18
transactions per year with average gross sales of $3.5 million annually.
• REALTORS ® who worked in 2012 as sales agents without the CRS Designation completed an average of 9 transactions annually with average gross sales of $1 million per year.
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MEMBER BENEFITS ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE…
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MEMBER BENEFITS CONTINUED…
CLIENT REFERRALS
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MEMBER BENEFITS CONTINUED…
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BROKER BENEFITS Why should your agents earn the CRS?
• CRS Designees earn higher incomes, which boosts your bottom line
• CRS Designees receive better training, so you have less liability and risk
• CRS Designees are more professional, which reflects positively on you and your company
• CRS Designees provide better service to their clients, enhancing the image of your company
• CRS Designees are better educated through CRS Courses and learn to be better equipped to face the challenges of the market
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Options Production Requirements
Option A 75 transactions within any five yearsOR
$25 million within any five years
Option B 25 transactions (with no time frame)OR
$8 million with a minimum of 10 transactions within any 2 years
Pro-Program 150 TransactionsOR
An average of $1 million per year of experience with a minimum of 40 transactions(i.e. 10 years=$10 mil, 15 years = $15 mil, 25 years=$25 mil, etc.)
Managers Directly oversee a minimum of 400 closed residential transactionsOR
Directly oversee $80 million in closed residential transactionsOR
Have 4 years of real estate management experience
DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS
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DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Options Core Education Requirements
Elective Requirements
Option A 32 Credits,16 Credits Must Come from CRS
Classroom and CRS eLearning Courses
32 Credits
Option B 48 Credits,16 Credits Must Come from CRS
Classroom and CRS eLearning Courses
32 Credits
Pro-Program
*To qualify individuals must be licensed for a minimum of 10 years.
16 Credits,All Must Come from CRS Classroom and
CRS eLearning Courses
N/A
Managers 48 Credits,16 Credits Must Come from CRS
Classroom and CRS eLearning Courses
32 Credits
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DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
A total of 32 Elective Credits are required for Managers and Options A & B.
Choose from the following additional CRS education: • CRS Classroom Courses (8-16 credits each)• National Association of REALTORS® Courses (8-16 credits each)• eLearning Courses (8 credits each)• Additional Production (8 credits)• Bachelor’s Degree OR any one of a variety of Designations (16
credits each)*Be sure to consult the Council’s website at www.crs.com for the most up-to date options and a complete list of courses.
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•Show you 10 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR NET WORTH and cash flow•Teach you how to find and WORK WITH QUALITY INVESTORS •Give you the investment training and knowledge you need to GAIN A LARGER MARKET SHARE•Help you recognize the BEST TIME TO MAKE A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
BUYING & SELLING INCOME PROPERTIES (CRS 204) WILL:
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“I have already used the Excel Calculator with a client and have found that to be extremely useful. It helped me to gain this client’s trust and that alone was worth the price of the course.” - Andrew Himes, CRS, Collegeville, PA
“I found the tools that I received to be INVALUABLE not only for my own investment portfolio but for my real estate business as well. I loved this course.” - Peter Serreino, Mullica Hill, NJ
“How to fully understand in minutes if an investment opportunity is a good one or not. By understanding how to verify positive or negative leverage via the financial calculator, then having the software program as a quick reference, it really gives me the tools to succeed as an investor.” - Scott Rowton, CRS, San Angelo, TX
“More agents should take this course if they deal with investors or participate in real estate investment buying. - Lynn J. Willadsen, CRS, Pueblo, CO
CRS 204 STUDENT TESTIMONIALS:
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CRS 204 COURSE INFORMATION:
Date: [Insert date of course]
Location: [Insert location of course] [Insert Address]
Tuition: [Insert tuition here]
How to register: [Insert phone number, e-mail, etc. here]
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So follow in the footsteps of other successful REALTORS®. Earn your CRS Designation, then
leverage the benefits that accompany the Designation to continue on your path.
Because for ambitious, hardworking residential real estate professionals, the journey never ends.
THE CRS JOURNEY NEVER ENDS
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For more information on the CRS Designation, please visit
www.crs.com.
THANK YOU!
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