A real estate agent explains why CRS certification matters. While some agents need only 40 hours of training to get licensed, a Certified Residential Specialist completes extensive advanced education and stays current with industry changes. The speaker is a CRS and recommends working with one for your next move.
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Whether buying or selling your home, the real estate market can be daunting. You need someone you can trust to take the guesswork out of things and make sure everything runs smoothly. But not all real estate agents are the same. In some areas, a person can become an agent with as little as 40 hours of training. So with millions of real estate agents out there, how do you choose the right one? Look for 3 little letters: CRS. A Certified Residential Specialist is the professional you need to ensure your next big move goes off without a hitch. When you hire a CRS, you're working with a Realtor with more experience, who has completed advanced training and education above and beyond what is required of a typical Realtor. CRS Realtors continuously improve their skills to stay ahead of new developments in the industry. Don't play a guessing game when it comes to your new home. Work with the best. I'm a CRS.