The Benefits of Listing With A Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

What Is A Certified Residential Specialist (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.

How Do REALTORS become a Certified Residential Specialist?

The CRS Designation is considered to be the PhD of Real Estate. It is the highest designation awarded to real estate sales associates by the National Association of Realtors. Real Estate Professionals must complete a prescribed set of educational courses, complete a written exam and provide evidence that they have achieved certain performance standards.

How Sellers Benefit From Listing With A Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)?

For most people, the sale of a home is the single largest financial transaction of their lives. When they purchased the home, they probably spent a considerable amount of money in terms of down payment, closing costs and the like. Throughout the years of home ownership, they spent time and money improving upon their home, paying the mortgage and increasing their equity. Now that they are selling, they wish to capitalize on their investment and "cash out."

Whether this is your first home that you are selling or it will be your last one, a Certified Residential Specialist will maximize your net equity and reduce your overall stress level. CRS designees receive residential listing specialists. They know how to price your home to achieve the very best results. You won't be disappointed or frustrated because your home will sell for the highest price and the details will be handled by a true real estate professional.

Robert Bruckner will prepare for you a complete marketing program and pricing strategy for you to review prior to the beginning of the home marketing process. He will keep you informed on a weekly basis and be there to answer your questions. You will receive responsible and reliable real estate representation.