As autumn arrives, many of us tackle those annual household chores to get ready for winter: rake the leaves, clean the gutters, check the weather-stripping around the windows and get the furnace checked. We do this to prepare our homes to handle anything that may come in the winter months. As every homeowner knows, proper maintenance and preparation can make all the difference.

Growing the Grass Roots

from the desk of Ron Canning, CRS, 2014 president

As autumn arrives, many of us tackle those annual household chores to get ready for winter: rake the leaves, clean the gutters, check the weather-stripping around the windows and get the furnace checked. We do this to prepare our homes to handle anything that may come in the winter months. As every homeowner knows, proper maintenance and preparation can make all the difference.

CRS Designees should think about their approach to professional education in the same way. CRS education provides a huge opportunity for agents to maintain their careers and prepare themselves for whatever the future may bring — no matter what happens in the housing market. The training I received and relationships I built by attending CRS courses changed my life and put me on a solid path to success. Ongoing learning has enriched my career as the years go by.

REALTORS® who have mastered the basics of the business might be able to make a living, but those who strive to know more are the lifelong learners. They are constantly looking for the next educational opportunity to refresh their minds and give them the tools they need to compete in a changing market.
I encourage all of you to attend our unparalleled CRS classroom courses, eLearning courses and webinars. The Council’s latest educational program, One-Day Essentials, offers three all-new courses that focus on the core skills REALTORS® need to take their business to the next level: Converting Leads into Closings; Win-Win Negotiation Techniques; and Building a Team to Grow Your Business.

Experienced CRS Designees can still benefit from the skills and relationships they build by attending the Council’s courses. CRS education also provides a key opportunity for you to encourage your less-experienced colleagues to join CRS and help us work together to elevate the level of professionalism throughout the industry. After all, maintenance and preparation, in one sense or another, are critical for both homeowners and we REALTORS® who serve them.

 

Visit crs.com/education and crs.com/one-day-essentials for more information.