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PLEASE NOTE: The images featured in the YOUR HOME newsletter may only be used within the PDF version of the newsletter. These images may not be reproduced or republished elsewhere outside of this newsletter format. CRS members are free to re-use the text of the articles contained in the newsletter, however.
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he CRS Designation is one of the most prestigious in the real estate industry, and CRS Designees work hard to achieve it. It indicates to buyers and sellers — and to fellow REALTORS® — that agents adhere to the highest standards of professionalism in the industry and are committed to continuing their education. To protect the integrity of the Designation, the Council encourages Designees to report any suspected misuse of the Designation to the Council. Whether the misuse is an honest mistake or a deliberate misrepresentation, the Council takes every offense seriously, as does NAR. Its Code of Ethics prohibits REALTORS® from misrepresenting their status as members or Designees of NAR’s Institutes, Societies or
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Councils. If a REALTOR® is found to be misusing the Designation, chapters can take that member to the grievance committee of the local board. Use the “Find a CRS” tool on www. crs.com to see if an agent is a current Designee. If you believe an agent is misusing the CRS Designation, please contact crshelp@crs.com or call customer service at 800.462.8841.
Mail. If you photocopy YOUR HOME or use it “as is,” please note that it is designed to be folded in a Z fold with the words YOUR HOME facing out on one side and the mailing panel facing out on the other side. Postal regulations require that Z folds have three closures (tabs or tape) — one on top in the center and two on the bottom. For your convenience, we have placed asterisks (*) where the closures should be. Be sure to check with your local mailer or post office to make sure you have prepared your mailings properly. Electronic File. Attach the customized newsletter file to an email to your clients or create a Web link to the file on your website. Consult your webmaster or technician to make sure the file is prepared correctly for these purposes, since these basic instructions will vary by person and system. * This newsletter is for the exclusive use of CRS members.
For a complete step-by-step guide to personalizing and reproducing the YOUR HOME newsletter, visit www.crs.com/ yourhomenewsletter.
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Leave YOUR HOME as is, or personalize the newsletter by adding your photo, logo, address and phone number to the mailing panel.* You can also substitute any article in the newsletter with one of your own. Edit the newsletter electronically by downloading the Microsoft Word version at www.crs.com/ yourhomenewsletter.