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January 2016 Austin CRS Chapter
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President ‘s Column By Mary Miner • 2016 President
Austin CRS is gearing up for a great year The Council of Residential Specialists is the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS. With nearly 30,000 members, CRS represents the most successful REALTORS in the U.S. We provide best-in-class continuing education, networking, practitioner-developed tools, and mentoring—and we also award the CRS Designation to experienced agents who have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate. There are many advantages to joining the CRS organization. Here are just a few: Networking – You will learn to network with fellow agents across state and country that embrace high standards just like you. We are one of the most effective and extensive CRS-to-CRS referral networks in the industry. Our CRS Designees deliver meaningful referrals that result in sales. There are five networking groups throughout the state and you, as a CRS member, have the opportunity to attend all the networking sessions throughout the state as long as you are a CRS member. In
Austin, we have over 300 plus CRS members. We meet every other month at the Westwood Country Club for our educational lunch and networking time. Our next luncheon is at 11 a.m. on Feb. 17. Be sure to reserve your spot since these luncheons sell out. Education – CRS has the Best in Class Educational Classes. If you are looking for classes to attend to gain more knowledge or to attain the designation, we have five networking groups throughout the state, and each group will be holding at least one CRS class this year. We have coordinated our efforts and will hold different classes so you can achieve your designation, gain more knowledge and network with agents across the state. Tools to Market your Business – There are many resources available to help you market your business. By including your CRS Designation on print materials, brochures, flyers, and fact sheets, you can greatly enhance your business. You can customize the monthly “Your Home” newsletter with your personal information and send to your buyers, sellers and SOI.
Recognition as a Certified Residential Specialist — CRS is the highest designation awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers. You can only earn and maintain your designation through your CRS membership. As a member of CRS, you are able to use the CRS trademark and logo; you receive national exposure throughout the industry since there are only 3 percent of the 1,000,000 REALTORS who have earned their CRS designation.
Technology – CRS recognizes that staying up with all the latest technology is critical in our industry. CRS offers online classes, webinars and apps so we can stay ahead of the curve. As a CRS member, we receive a complimentary subscription to Inman. We are excited about all the things happening within the CRS organization. Please mark your calendars for the next luncheon and contact Patricia Gillean - Patty@thebussegroup. com to purchase your lunch ticket. RL
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