From over 20 options, the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation is the best!  At least that’s what the respondents to a recent GAAR survey had to say.

When asked which designation they wish GAAR would offer, already have and would recommend to their fellow REALTORS®, CRS was the top response. About 40% of the respondents rated it the top for all three questions.

Next to CRS, 30% of the respondents currently hold an e-PRO certification and 29% hold the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. Close to a third held no designation or certification.

Of those who have a designation, 43% would recommend the CRS to their associates and 22% would recommend GRI.

When asked which 5 designations or certifications they wish GAAR would offer, respondents once again chose CRS for the top spot and the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) for the second. Rounding out the top 5 are Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Seniors’ Real Estate Specialist (SRES).

Click here to see survey responses.

Start working on your designation with these upcoming classes:

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

CRS 200: Business Planning & Marketing For 2017
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - Thursday, October 13, 2016
8:00am - 5:00pm
CE: 10CE (Training) | $195 for members
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Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

GRI: The REALTOR's Ethical Road Map
Monday, October 17, 2016
8:00am - 5:00pm
CE: 8CE (Education) | $100 for members
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GRI: Pricing Property Properly
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
8:00am - 5:00pm
CE: 8CE (Education) | $100 for members
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Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)

Real Estate Negotiation Expert
Monday October 10, 2016 - Tuesday, October 13, 2016
8:00am - 5:00pm
CE: 10CE (Training) | $349 for members
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