Certified Residential Specialist (CRS):
The Certified Residential Specialist designation, conferred by the Council of Residential Specialists, recognizes real estate agents for proven experience in marketing residential property. To earn the designation, agents must complete a program of advanced study covering areas such as investment real estate and real estate-related taxes. The Council of Residential Specialists is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Less than 5 percent of all Realtors hold the CRS designation. RE/MAX has the highest percentage of CRS affiliates in the industry. www.getacrs.com

Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI):
The Graduate Realtor Institute designation, conferred by the National Association of Realtors, is presented to Realtors who have completed a comprehensive education program in residential real estate. The program's focus is on practical real estate training.

Accredited Buyer Representitive (ABR):
The Accredited Buyer Representative designation, conferred by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), confirms an agent's mastery of buyer representation. Agents who have earned the ABR designation have demonstrated experience in buyer representation. Two key areas emphasized in ABR training are how to identify potential problems with a property and how to negotiate the best price on behalf of the buyer. REBAC is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. www.rebac.net

Real Estate Cyber Society (RECS):
The Real Estate Cyber Alert member service will be followed shortly by the RECS Web page which will provide members with open access to RECS Cyberexperts through a direct link to them. Just one part of the RECS link system will give members open access to the Cyberspace Strategy Section where members can get quick answers to their Real Estate Cyberspace strategy questions.