From the desk of RRC President Tricia Nekota, CRS
In a few weeks, Inmociónate will take place in Granada, Spain. This annual event is organized by the Spanish International Realty Association (SIRA) and UCI (Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios, a bank in Spain) and was inspired by RRC’s Sell-a-bration® here in North America.
Inmociónate is a play on the Spanish word for “exciting,” and if you were at the 35th Sell-a-bration in Atlanta, Georgia, in February, you probably heard us describing how our Spanish colleagues roll out the red carpet for members who come from the United States. We welcomed about 50 members from Spain and other countries at a global reception at our Sell-a-bration, and I would love to see at least that many North American CRSs attend Inmociónate in its 13th year.
Spain sees our CRS education as the gold standard for residential real estate education. Achieving a CRS Designation in Spain is like getting your Ph.D. here. It’s a huge honor for them to attain their designation, and anyone who is a CRS Designee in Spain is a top-notch real estate agent. Because of our 20-year relationship with UCI and SIRA, they are ahead of the game compared to other countries in terms of licensing, along with laws and regulations around property sales.
In many countries, the real estate profession is hindered by inadequate education and training. As a result, the Council has gained recognition worldwide and is increasingly appealing to agents who seek to improve their skills. The Council’s core values center around maintaining high standards and professionalism in the industry, with a global reach that extends far beyond the United States.
Our relationship with Spain has helped us develop relationships in other countries, such as Portugal, Italy and throughout Latin America. In turn, this gives our U.S. members global exposure. This event will be another example of how the Council can have a worldwide reach as we promote the professionalism and expertise of the CRS Designation and our industry as a whole.
I want to encourage as many members as possible to attend this great event on June 29–30. In addition to the educational events, previous attendees have shared that the receptions and city tours are spectacular. And this year, all events will offer English translation for those who aren’t fluent in Spanish.
To learn more about Inmociónate and register for the event, visit CRS.com/events/Inmocionate.
