CRS announced a new partnership with RESAAS Services Inc., a cloud-based social business platform for the real estate services industry. RESAAS will develop a private-label Marketplace available to CRS Members as a new exclusive member benefit. The CRS Marketplace will offer exclusive access to industry-leading vendors at discounted rates. With over 60 vendors anticipated to […]
CRS connect Your CRS Network Jody Korman, CRS, had a best friend who was moving from Richmond, Virginia, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She needed an agent to help her find a home there, and Korman knew just the person another CRS! Korman referred her best friend to Holly Sargent, CRS, at RE/MAX First in […]
A few fairly simple strategies can help new agents and grizzled vets alike succeed. by Frank Serio, CRS The great thing about the real estate industry is that the sky’s the limit as to how much an agent can earn. With a little bit of focus, discipline and hard work, any agent can excel. Both […]
There are two instances where cold canvassing can work in your favor: expired and FSBO listings. For Bob Leonard, CRS, with RE/MAX Associates in San Antonio, Texas, reaching out to homeowners whose listing has expired is one of his most effective prospecting strategies. “Being the second agent comes with advantages,” Leonard says. “The seller has […]
Power washing and landscaping can do a lot for dialing up curb appeal, but sometimes bigger fixes to the exterior are needed. The good news is that research shows that the return on investment of many of these jobs is quite high. 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, produced by Remodeling magazine in cooperation with […]
Washington chapter gives back to REALTOR® diagnosed with cancer. In 2015, CRS Chapters all across the nation opened their hearts to give back to their communities, raising over $100,000 total for Chapter With a Heart. Many of the chapters stood out with their contributions and compelling stories, including the Washington CRS Chapter. When Sharri Bailey, […]
Meet the new CRS leadership and 2015 award winners. At the Council’s 2015 annual meetings in San Diego, the 2016 CRS officers were sworn in during an inauguration ceremony on Nov. 13, 2015. Janelle Pfleiger, CRS, Leigh Brown, CRS, and Gary Williams, CRS, were installed as president, president-elect and first vice president, respectively. President Janelle […]
The Council looks back on a year of achievements and opportunities. 2015 was an exciting year for CRS, as the Council tackled new challenges and worked toward some ambitious new goals. These efforts are working: The Council finished the year with membership up 2 percent from 2014, while member retention and member satisfaction stood at […]
An updated take on how to develop new business leads. By Donna Shryer Ask experienced REALTORS® what they think about cold canvassing, whether by phone or front door, and the answer is amazingly consistent. As Larry Kleinheksel, CRS, with Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt in Holland, Michigan, puts it, “I don’t do it, but if someone […]
How CRSs can make sure their listings have curb appeal—and convince their sellers that it’s worth the investment. By Gayle Bennett What our mothers told us about what’s on the inside mattering more than what’s on the outside doesn’t hold true in real estate. Homes with an exterior that doesn’t look well-tended are likely limiting […]