Designations & their meanings

CRS  

The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential 

sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. 

Cynde is one of only two CRS's in Sublette County.   To receive the CRS designation, REALTORS® must 

demonstrate outstanding professional achievements--including high-volume sales--and pursue advanced 

training in areas such as finance, marketing and technology.  They must also maintain membership in the 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and abide by its Code of Ethics.  

 GRI®

The GRI Designation Program Developed for members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® 

and offered through State REALTOR® Associations, the GRI program includes 90 hours of coursework 

on various topics such as marketing and servicing listed properties to real estate law. 

 e-PRO®

 The e-PRO Certification is a technology based designation and the only one available from the NATIONAL 

ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®.   e-PRO® is specifically designed to help real estate professionals 

thrive in the competitive world of online real estate.  Realizing the importance of technology 

training, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) created a comprehensive Technology 

Certification course. The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past 

five years.  Today, more than 85% of all buyers and sellers begin their search online.  e-PRO® 

certified agents have knowledge and tools needed to provide clients with the information they

need and the customer service they demand.  It's both hi-tech and hi-touch.

An ABR designees join more than 30,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the 

ABR^â designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer 

representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to 

submitting documentation verifying professional experience.  REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world's 

largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer. 

There are more than 40,000 active members of the organization world-wide.  THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^â, "The Voice for Real Estate," is the world's largest professional 

association, representing over 1,000,000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.

CNHS

The CNHS designation training covers architectural design and planning, blueprint reading, topography, building site design, evaluating quality construction, materials, methods, construction terminology and scheduling.  Studies also include successful buyer/builder relations, all aspects of customer service and 

the use of various organizational tools and systems.

RCC

The RCC designation is earned as a result of successfully completing extensive coursework covering 

major aspects of residential construction, materials, methods and design.  This knowledge provides a foundation that allows graduates to communicate more confidently and professionally with buyers, 

sellers, appraisers, inspectors, lenders, designers, engineers and construction professionals.  This 

expertise positions them to better help their customers make their best decisions -- sets them apart 

as true real estate professionals assuring both customer satisfaction and referrals.

4 Reasons to Work With the Top 4%

Less than 4 percent of the more than one million REALTORS® (one out of every 25 REALTORS) in 

business today hold the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, the highest professional 

designation awarded to REALTORS® in the residential sales field.  Despite all the extra expertise they have, a 

Certified Residential Specialist doesn't cost any more than any other REALTOR®, and their skills may actually 

save you time and money.

Experience and Ethics

Every REALTOR® must have significant experience and completed many real estate transactions to earn the 

Certified Residential Specialist Designation.  Your Certified Residential Specialist is able to apply his or her 

education in the real world, giving you the knowledgeable, skilled service you expect. You can rest assured 

you're dealing with a trained real estate expert who will treat you fairly and professionally every step of the way.

A Focus on Home Buying and Selling

Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home, you face many risks along the way - financial risks, legal risks, 

even the risk that a  home purchase or sale will fall through.  A Certified Residential Specialist is trained to 

minimize those risks and is prepared to bring you the benefits of their significant experience with a variety of 

successful real estate transactions.

Technological Expertise

Computers, the internet, mobile communications - each has helped make the market more efficient, and at the 

same time, more daunting.  For that reason, the training required of your Certified Residential Specialist focuses 

extensively on technology and its effect on the real estate business.  You can count on a Certified Residential 

Specialist not just to understand technology, but to use it to make your home purchase or sale a worry-free 

experience.