Why a CRS? Today, home buying and selling is faster, more complex, and more competitive in every way. Our goal is to make the process a little easier for you. The first step is choosing the right REALTORŪ. EXPERIENCE - To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, every REALTORŪ must have significant experience and volume of real estate transactions. ETHICS - Every CRS Designee is required to maintain membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŪ and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics. A FOCUS ON HOME BUYING AND SELLING - To help make the home buying and selling process more rewarding, every CRS Designee must have a proven track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology and marketing. TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE- The training available to CRS Designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business.