What do you like about being a CRS? I earned my designation early in my career because I believed there had to be more to success than just a real estate license. The education has made me a stronger and more educated REALTOR®, which is better for my buyer and seller clients. Unfortunately, some REALTORS® […]
How to flip scenarios that could derail a sale. By Donna Shryer Every REALTOR® has been face-to-face with a situation that threatens to take down a sale. Sometimes it’s a troublemaker, sometimes it’s competition and other times it’s plain fate, but the reaction is always the same. “Really? Are you kidding me?” According to our […]
As a CRS, one of the reasons you are among the best in the field is because you go the extra mile for your clients. The Council wanted to celebrate the work you do every day—continually delivering the superior service that helps make your clients’ dreams come true. So we asked you to tell us […]
Top agents look ahead to 2018, focused on setting goals, priorities and strategies. By Mary Beth Klatt Meet your Designation Maintenance Requirement today! Read this article and “Mastering The Inbox Labyrinth” on p. 23, take a 10-question quiz and earn 2 credits. Click here for the quiz! For the last two years, Deborah Carson, CRS, […]
From the desk of 2017 CRS President Leigh Brown My grandma always said: “The older we get, the faster time flies.” Every passing year proves her more and more right— wouldn’t you agree? I think it’s particularly true in real estate, where we live through several lifetimes in a single transaction! The most successful CRS […]
E&O insurance delivers vital risk management By Daniel Rome Levine Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is critical to protecting yourself from the inevitable legal issues that arise in real estate transactions. Here are four key points to keep in mind when it comes to E&O. 1. Better safe than sorry. In 2015, Emily Link, CRS, […]
Take back your email and your time. By Gwen Moran Meet your Designation Maintenance Requirement today! Read this article and “Looking Back to Plan Ahead” on p. 23, take a 10-question quiz and earn 2 credits. Click here for the quiz! If you’re like most professionals, simply mndanaging your email messages every day is a […]
Marketing that targets homeowners statistically more likely to move soon could save you money By Megan Craig Targeted advertising is a well-known tactic for online shoppers: Search for specific keywords, and you’ll be bombarded with ads for similar items. So it is with home shopping. According to a National Association of REALTORS® report, 95 percent […]
Tim Burroughs (winner) I received a call from a buyer. She started off slowly. She was going through a divorce but was not yet final and she had two children of different gender and needed at least a three-bedroom house. She had to live in the county where she worked and her budget was only […]