The Close

MARCH 18, 2022

Real estate designations separate you from the competition, demonstrate your expertise, and give you access to professional networks for referrals and support. But, with so many designations to choose from, it’s hard to tell which ones are worth your time, effort, and money. About Real Estate Designations.

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The Residential Specialist

JULY 7, 2023

Multigenerational CRS families share their stories to inspire other members to promote the designation By Michelle Huffman If you grew up the child of a CRS Designee, chances are you had a script for answering the phone. “We Another common experience they share: a strong desire to avoid a real estate career. “I

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The Residential Specialist

AUGUST 31, 2023

CRS Instructor Nate Johnson will host the Summit, joined by fellow CRS panelists Fara Captain, D’Ann Melnick and Daphne Shepherd. This dynamic event is designed to empower professionals in the real estate industry as our experts delve into the art of converting leads into loyal clients.

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The Residential Specialist

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

com Nicholas Chambers, CRS, graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. After more than six years as a marketing/PR director, he has spent the past 14 years building a career and business in the real estate industry. Mark Gordon, CRS Broker/Co-owner at Christiania Realty, Inc. in marketing/advertising.

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The Residential Specialist

JULY 31, 2023

Cyndee Haydon, CRS, reveals how ChatGPT helps strengthen her client relationships Before there was real estate, Cyndee Haydon, CRS, began her career in technology. The pair left their roles at IBM to pursue full-time careers in real estate in 2005. “We That makes what I do very rewarding.”

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I find it the most rewarding when people need us the most,” says Michele Chiles-Hickman, CRS, sales agent at Berkshire Hathaway HomeService in Montclair, New Jersey. “So, Real estate probate is the process of managing the deceased’s property. The legal process for a real estate probate sale varies from state to state.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

CRS Data has named long-standing team member Sara Cooper to the company’s new Director of the MLS Market role, the company announced. Cooper previously served as the company’s Director of Customer Experience and has an extensive background and understanding of the MLS market, CRS Data stated. and parts of Canada.

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The Residential Specialist

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Kristie Ferguson, CRS, says strong relationships benefit her business. Kristie Ferguson, CRS, started her real estate career in 2005, working in new construction with regional, national and custom homebuilders. And they know I’m in real estate, so they just put the two together.” Benefits of affordability.

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The Residential Specialist

MARCH 22, 2021

Allen Smith, CRS, started working in real estate in 1997. Since high school, he had been working as a DJ, but he had a friend who was in real estate who encouraged him to get into the field, so he decided to give it a try. During the recession, I took time off from real estate to resume DJing,” Smith says.

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The Residential Specialist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

By Kim Knapp, CRS As we all know, RRC courses are designed to help you be a top performer. Your goal is to have your identity as an agent—your brand—be so ingrained in everyone’s mind that whenever the topic of real estate comes up, they say, “You need to talk to my agent.” I love CRS referrals.

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The Residential Specialist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Kara Wootson, CRS, uses not only a diverse marketing plan to be successful, but also works to bring diversity to her community. Kara Wootson, CRS, a REALTOR ® with Coldwell Banker Realty in Panama City Beach, Florida, hasn’t always lived and worked in the off-the-beaten-path beach community where she currently resides.

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This year, we highlight top-producing CRSs during a tumultuous period in the real estate industry. CRS Designees are the best real estate agents in the industry. Winner — Adam Levy, CRS. I think it was just good timing—like a lot in real estate, it’s just timing.”. Runner-up — Karen King, CRS.

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The Residential Specialist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

2024 RRC President Tricia Nekota, CRS, brings with her the experience and leadership necessary to help the Council thrive By Amelia Garza Real estate has the power to shape dreams, inspire individuals and create lasting legacies. Her introduction to the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) happened early in her career.

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RIS Media

MAY 10, 2021

CRS Data’s MLS Tax Suite, a provider of property tax data, has expanded its flagship platform with the addition of a new School Zones feature. “We are incredibly proud and honored to serve MLSs and their members during such a pivotal time for our industry,” said Matt Casey, CEO and president of CRS Data.

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By Matthew Rathbun, CRS Nearly every agent I speak to these days defines their current mental state as “overwhelmed.” In real estate, this could mean a systematic approach to handling client inquiries, scheduling property visits, managing contracts or executing your marketing strategy. The answer is an unequivocal yes.

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By Matthew Rathbun, CRS Nearly every agent I speak to these days defines their current mental state as “overwhelmed.” In real estate, this could mean a systematic approach to handling client inquiries, scheduling property visits, managing contracts or executing your marketing strategy. The answer is an unequivocal yes.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The BROWARD-MIAMI Board of Governors is dedicated to leadership in the industry, the real estate profession, and the communities it serves. He is a license real estate broker in Florida; a qualifying broker in Alabama and Georgia and is a principal broker in Tennessee.

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The Residential Specialist

MARCH 16, 2022

Taking great care of any real estate client means building a trusting relationship and communicating clearly. That is probably going to be your first breakdown, if you can’t all get on at the same time,” says Diana Galavis, CRS, broker-associate with Watson Realty Corp. By Andrew Conner. in Jacksonville, Florida.

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The Residential Specialist

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Kim Byrd, CRS, entered real estate with a 16-year background in network marketing. When she purchased her home, her REALTOR® told her she would make a good real estate agent, and her husband and daughter agreed. “I My network marketing career helped me tremendously in everything I do in real estate,” Byrd says. “I

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The Residential Specialist

MAY 19, 2021

Mark Gordon, CRS, says he’s successful due to his commitment to his market and community. Some real estate agents view homebuying and selling strictly as a financial transaction. Enter Mark Gordon, CRS, owner/broker at Christiania Realty in Vail, Colorado.

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The Residential Specialist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For real estate team leaders, ensuring the success of the agents under your employ is an added responsibility By Scott Mason Real estate brokers have a multitude of responsibilities on a day-to-day basis. The ratio for highly productive agents, it’s usually about 10%–15%,” she says. What Are Your Working Geniuses?

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Peter Cagnassola, CRS, shares how his journey as a volunteer firefighter helped shape him as a leader in real estate In the ever-evolving world of real estate, success stories often come from those who change and adapt to the shifting market dynamics. Same thing in real estate.

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RIS Media

APRIL 1, 2022

Inclusively designed technology means that more of your membership base can benefit from the tools you provide. Companies can enhance their platforms with bilingual reporting options and updates that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design, as examples. ADA Compliance.

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The Residential Specialist

MAY 26, 2022

Just over a decade ago, Alison Wisnom, CRS, was looking to make a career change. She owned a commercial furnishings company in Maryland at the time and had a neighbor who was a real estate agent. In 2011, Wisnom got her first real estate license and began working alongside her mentor. Become a CRS.

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The Residential Specialist

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Time is money for real estate agents—so if you find yourself too busy, consider outsourcing your marketing efforts By Steve Hendershot For REALTORS ® , all marketing is personal—their personality, after all, is part of their value proposition. Prior to hiring his marketing assistant, Rohlf designed many of his own marketing materials.

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I find it the most rewarding when people need us the most,” says Michele Chiles-Hickman, CRS, sales agent at Berkshire Hathaway HomeService in Montclair, New Jersey. “So, Real estate probate is the process of managing the deceased’s property. The legal process for a real estate probate sale varies from state to state.

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The Residential Specialist

AUGUST 31, 2023

By Addie Owens, CRS In 2014, the real estate world was shocked and saddened by the death of Beverly Carter, a REALTOR ® who was murdered by a man who had targeted her. Carter’s death was a catalyst for me to reassess my own safety procedures and eventually design a course on REALTOR ® safety. Photo: iStock.com/AJ_Watt

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The Residential Specialist

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Council once again had a successful CRS Week full of great webinars, useful resources and education discounts as part of bringing awareness to the CRS Designation. The theme of the week was “Leading the Way,” as no one is leading the way in the real estate industry quite like CRS Designees.

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The Residential Specialist

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

We know how important referrals are to the real estate business, and that our CRSs and members refer to each other to ensure clients are well taken care of. We brought the Find a CRS referral platform in-house to streamline updates and make the system more user-friendly. Skill endorsements. And much more!

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The Residential Specialist

JUNE 30, 2021

In divorce real estate, we’re dealing with people who are probably very good people, but we’re seeing them at their worst. Their lives are upside down; their financial status is often wrecked,” says Diallo Stevens, CRS, associate broker of Keller Williams Gold Coast, serving New York City and Long Island, New York.

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The Residential Specialist

APRIL 27, 2023

Agents with real estate licenses in multiple states have access to even more opportunities to grow their business By Megan Craig Guy Lofts, CRS, is a successful REALTOR ® with a cozy office in snowy Madison, Wisconsin. But this past winter, he made most of his business calls from the beach. We’re not getting any younger.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The Asian Real Estate Association of America , a national nonprofit trade organization focused on improving the homeownership rates of the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, has installed its next president. He also will push AREAA to lead an effort to attract more AAPI people into the real estate industry.

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The Residential Specialist

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the real estate landscape changes, agents are taking new approaches to increase business. In my market, buyers have suddenly lost 10% to 20% of their buying power,” says Donna Jones Craig, CRS, broker with Jim Maloof Realtor in the Peoria, Illinois area. By Michelle Huffman. The market has absolutely slowed down.”.

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The Residential Specialist

AUGUST 28, 2020

Many real estate markets across the country have seen an uptick in city dwellers—across all demographics, but with millennials who have young families in particular—ditching their high-rise apartments, cramped condos and tiny lots for more spacious homes in the suburbs, or even significant amounts of land in more rural areas.

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The Residential Specialist

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

D’Ann Melnick, CRS, says that a successful referral requires communication and respect. When D’Ann Melnick, CRS, first graduated from college with a degree in communications, she had plans to pursue a career as a sports agent. and was able to achieve her goal of obtaining her CRS Designation this past spring.

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The Residential Specialist

JULY 25, 2022

Natalie Davis, CRS (center), details the importance of a value proposition. Natalie Davis’ journey through real estate began with a relocation of her own. Having become deeply familiar with her community over the past decade-plus, the difficulties of the real estate market in her area are not lost on Davis.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Morris is thrilled to bring her expertise to Curbio, who is improving home improvement for REALTORS® and their clients with an end-to-end experience built for real estate. Sines carries several designations including GRI, ABR, MRP, IREP, PSA, CLHMS, and is part of her local real estate association’s leadership academy.

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