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  • How do I qualify for the SRS designation?
  • Where do I take the course?
  • Can you direct me to a full description of the SRS designation course requirements? I understand there are four modules. Are those four all covered in one SRS 2 day session?
  • When did you start teaching the SRS program?
  • How many SRS designees at this point?
  • How are you promoting the designation to the consumer, and the real estate industry?
  • How does SRS education differ from the CRS listing course?
  • Any sorts of discounts, promotional coupons, etc, available for early sign up - that kind of thing?
  • What is included in my course cost?
  • Do I have to pay continuing dues to keep my SRS designation?
  • What do I get for my $99 annual dues?

    • Q: How do I qualify for the SRS designation? Return to Top

    A:    Complete the two day SRS Designation Course. At the present time, there are no additional elective requirements and no experience documentation requirements.


    Q: Where do I take the course? Return to Top

    A:    The SRS Designation course is available in a live format through sponsoring associations. Look at the Course Calendar on this website for details of upcoming live format classes. You can also take the SRS Designation Course online.

    Q: Can you direct me to a full description of the SRS designation course requirements? I understand there are four modules. Are those four all covered in one SRS 2 day session? Return to Top

    A:   Yes. A summary of the course topics is found under the Candidates tab above.


    Q: When did you start teaching the SRS program? Return to Top

    A:    We began to independently market the course and designation in early 2006.


    Q: How many SRS designees at this point? Return to Top

    A:    Approximately 1000 or more.


    Q: How are you promoting the designation to the consumer, and the real estate industry? Return to Top

    A:    We work through a variety of sources. Our partnering associations, our cadre of national trainers and our affiliation with InternetCrusade and Realtown.com are powerful marketing tools that we have in place and are furthering in our development of the designation. You can be sure to see continuing efforts to market the value of a specialized seller representative to the public. On our web site under the Home Sellers tab is a piece titled "8 Reasons to Use an SRS."

    Q: How does SRS education differ from the CRS listing course? Return to Top

    A:    The CRS course is almost completely directed to marketing. The SRS covers a more comprehensive look at seller representation, including marketing, but also discusses the full lineup of legal issues, Code of Ethics issues and practical issues of getting the listing from acquisition to closing.


    Q: Any sorts of discounts, promotional coupons, etc, available for early sign up - that kind of thing? Return to Top

    A:    These are dependent on the course provider, usually a sponsoring association.


    Q: What is included in my course cost? Return to Top

    A:    The course cost includes tuition for the course, all materials for the course, and a free one year membership to SRS Council (a $99 value).

    Q: Do I have to pay continuing dues to keep my SRS designation? Return to Top

    A:    Yes, the annual dues for membership in SRS Council are $99. Your first year's membership dues are included in the cost of your course tuition. Membership dues are payable every June 1. The dues for the time between the one year anniversary of your taking the course and June 1 of the following year will be prorated and you will only be billed for the prorated amount.


    Q:  What do I get for my $99 annual dues? Return to Top

    A:    The $99 fee includes access to the members only section of http://www.srscouncil.com where you will have access to tools and information to help build a successful business. You will also be able to use your SRS designation in all of your marketing helping you stand-out from the competition. Additionally your name will be included in the SRS directory which will provide one more opportunity to be in front of home buyers and sellers. SRS Members will have a variety of tools and options available to only them...

    1. 100+ services that I provide to seller clients
    2. Listing presentation that members can personalize, brand and utilize for laptop presentation; email to prospective and current clients; attach to their website for download and viewing
    3. Print additional certificates; download logos; order additional pins
    4. SRSTalk - where members can interface with the authors and members across the country for tips/tools/issue discussions
    5. The 8 Reasons why you need an SRS (marketing differentiation piece for presentations)
    6. Dialogue downloads - extra tips and tools to help you neutralize concerns and differentiate you from others
    7. Articles and Hot Topics section providing members with insight to emerging issues




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