Frequently Asked Questions
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our proven path to success. Below are answers to frequently asked questions that our customers, members,
and designees alike may have, ranging on the following topics:
General Support
Membership
Certifications
Earning the CRS Designation
General Support
How can I change my password?
Need to update or change your password once you login? You can do so by navigating to My Dashboard, and then Change Password.
Where can I locate my Education History
Where can I manage my subscriptions or recurring billing options?
I signed up for a class or event. How do I check the details of my registration?
How do I access my recordings?
What can I expect during a live webinar?
Membership
I'm a new member. What should I do to get started?
What are the main benefits of RRC Membership?
Cutting-Edge Education: Enjoy up to 50% off best-in-class education including live classroom courses taught across the country, self-paced eLearning, live and recorded on-demand webinars, video and more.
Events: Attend RRC Events like our annual Sell-a-bration conference at preferred member pricing.
News & Information: RRC members get access to a host of complimentary and curated leading news and information sources like Inman Select and The Council’s award winning magazine, The Residential Specialist.
Local Networking: When you join RRC, you also get free access to your local State RRC organization, where you can connect with other successful agents through local networking and educational events.
Learn more about member benefits.
What's the difference between a member of the Council, and someone who is a CRS Designee?
You may become a member and apply for your designation simultaneously. If you apply for both (and all documentation is complete and meets requirements), you will receive notice within 10 business days that you have been awarded the CRS Designation. If the documentation is incomplete, we will let you know what is needed to complete the application process.
A CRS Designee is someone who has officially earned the designation, and is able to use the CRS Designation trademark on their business materials.
Learn more about designation requirements.
Do I have to be eligible for the CRS Designation in order to join RRC as a member?
What are the best ways to get involved with my State or local network?
Certifications
Can credits earned from completing the certifications count toward earning the CRS Designation?
Once I complete all of the requirements for a certification, how can I gain access to a certificate and the applicable logos?
There aren't any in-person courses coming up near me. How else can I complete the requeriments of the certificatio(s)?
We do offer Virtual Pro courses that can be taken in place of in-person courses. For a list of upcoming Virtual Pro topics, search for the name of the classroom course needed in our Education Catalog, and look at the upcoming dates or sessions. Virtual Pro courses are noted in this list of upcoming events.
Earning the CRS Designation
How do I earn the CRS Designation?
To be a CRS Designee, you must be an active, dues paying member of the Council. Once you’ve completed the requirements (course work and years in the business or sales volume), you can submit your designation application and documentation to CRSHelp@crs.com.
Applications are typically processed in 5-7 business days, and there is a one-time designation application fee of $99 that can be paid online or by calling us at 800.462.8841.
What is the annual commitment for being a CRS Designee?
How many credits/courses do I need to earn my designation?
If you are applying under the Pro Program, you need 16 RRC Education Credits.
These credits must come from live classroom courses or eLearning courses. The key here is that the education is tested and graded.
Webinars, recordings, and other electives do not count for designation credit.
To learn more about RRC Education Credit, click here.
I have specific questions about the application, process involved, or about the transaction requirement because my business situation is different from the typical.
You receive ½ credit for every transaction you complete with a partner. For example, if you and your partner sold a property, you would each receive credit for half the transaction. However, if you and your partner both listed and sold the property, you would both receive one full credit.
I both listed and sold a property. How does that count?Each side of the sale counts as one transaction. In this case, you’d be able to count this as “2”.
I sell land, Can I use those transactions towards the sales volume requirement?No. Credit is given for only the following transactions: single-family home, townhouse, cooperative, up to and including four-unit building, duplex, condominium or permanently affixed mobile home unit. The property must include an improvement.
I’m the principal broker. Who certifies my transactions on the application for the Affidavit of Required Transactions?If you are the principal broker, you would simply sign the Affidavit in both places.
Can I submit a computer printout of my transactions instead of filling out the affidavit?Yes, however, you must sign and date the official resume of transactions form and include the statement "See Attached."
Have other specific questions? Email us at CRSHelp@crs.com.Will I receive credit for a course I completed and passed before I became a member of the Council?
What are the rules for advertising as a CRS Designee?
Don't see something you are looking for, or maybe you'd like additional information?
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