Look for CRS 200 coming next year to PPAR! 
There are two options to choose from In order to receive the CRS designation. Choose from the option that matches your level of experience.

Option 1:  Production Requirements - 75 transaction sides within any five-year period  OR $25 million within any five year period

Option 2:  Production Requirements - 25 Transaction sides (with no time limit) OR $8 million with a minimum of 10 transactions within any two-year period

Education:   Two core courses for option 1 and three core courses for option 2
Each core course is a two-day course

Elective Requirements:  (These change frequently!  Visit www.crs.com for up-to-date requirements
A total of 4 units are needed for either option.  You may choose from the following:
Additional core course (2 Units per course), distance learning course (1-2 units per course, 4 maximum), 2 CRS approved one-unit courses (1 unit per course, 2 maximum), attendance at a CRS Sell-a-bration (1unit per course, 2 maximum), CIPS Essentials of International Real Estate Course (2 units), Bachelor's Degree or any one of the following designations or certifications:  ABR, CPM, CRB, CRES, CCIM, FRI, GRI or e-PRO (2 units per item, 2 maximum.  Must be a member in the Council of Residential Specialists.  All members are required to maintain active REALTOR or REALTOR Associate membership in their local board/state association.  A $75.00 processing fee applies to all designation applications.  There is no time limit in fulfilling the education requirements.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE. 

Annual Membership Dues:  At the time of the awarding of the CRS designation and thereafter, the designee must maintain annual membership in the Council - $120.00 - and maintain REALTOR or REALTOR Associate membership with their local board or state association.

Application and Fee:  The application is available at www.crs.com  Click on "join CRS" then choose "application".  The application fee is $100.00 plus a $75.00 designation fee.

For other questions or information about the CRS Designation, please call 1-800-462-8841 or email crshelp@crs.com