Why? Because only one in every 20 REALTORS has the advanced training, experience, sales record, and commitment to call themselves a Certified Residential Specialist.
What special qualifications does a Certified Residential Specialist bring to your transaction?
* A professional designation of residential specialty, the highest in the industry
* A higher level of education in residential sales
* Professional affiliation with thousands of other real estate professionals on the local and national levels
* Up-to-the-minute industry information, with respect to taxes, investment, legislation, and other areas of critical importance
* Local market knowledge--special residential expertise unique to your area
Does it cost more to buy or sell a home with a Certified Residential Specialist?
They have more real estate experience and more training than the average real estate agent, but Certified Residential Specialists don't cost any more. In fact, their expertise may actually save you time and money when you're buying a home, or increase your profit when you're selling one.
So when you're looking for a real estate agent, look for a Certified Residential Specialist 100 % of the time.