Earn the CRES Designation

The Certified Real Estate Specialist (CRES) designation recognizes an individual who is a proven top performer and who has demonstrated exceptional skills, training, and experience.  A CRES practitioner has a desire to obtain the very best deal for each and every one of their clients and with this designation, has proven that their commitment has gone above and beyond any provincial licensing requirements.

You must have at least five (5) years of real estate sales or marketing experience and hold a valid real estate license to be considered ready for the CRES designation.
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Not ready to become designated? Become an REIC Associate.

Apply for the CRES Designation

CRES Program

To obtain the CRES designation you must complete the following:
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REIC2600: Ethics in Business Practice
REIC2270: Consumer Behaviour and Negotiating
​REIC2280: Legal Issues in Real Estate
FIN402: Investment Real Estate - Financial Tools

The CRES Program will take the typical candidate 12 months to complete. You have 5 years to complete the program for designation.

Cost:
If the program is completed within a year, it will cost the typical candidate who has been accepted into the CRES program $7535 plus taxes.
This is inclusive of the application fee, candidate dues, and all required courses.

APPLY FOR THE CRES PROGRAM

Admission Requirements: What do I need to apply?

Education​

• Official University or College transcript showing at least two (2) completed electives in related disciplines of Business Law or Real Estate Law, OR​ 
• REIC may recognize experience-based learning in place of formal educational qualifications as well as non-formal learning which is learning that is undertaken through a structured program but does not lead to a formally recognized qualification
• Attend an REIC Information Session

Experience

• Active involvement in real estate sales for a minimum of five (5) years
• First and most recent Trade Transactions Report (eg., MLS Listings)

Expertise

• Minimum of 1 reference letter (to confirm industry experience and number of years licensed)
• 2 letters of recommendation (from peers, colleagues, and/or clients)
• Accolades, sales achievement awards, and/or awards of excellence received during your career (e.g., Diamond Award, Chairman's Club)

I QUALIFY AND I'M READY TO APPLY

The CRES Roadmap

Take the steps to earning the CRES (Certified Real Estate Specialist) designation

GET STARTED

Prior to applying, you must meet CRES admission requirements. We also strongly recommend attending an REIC information session where we will guide you through what you need, the process, and answer any questions you have.

Meet admissions requirements?
Find and register for an upcoming Info Session.

APPLY

Complete the application package to apply for the Designation Program. Once your application is approved and you have accepted the REIC Code of Professional Standards, you will become an REIC Candidate and begin your journey to designation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION​

You must successfully complete and pass the following courses:

REIC2600, FIN402, REIC2270, REIC2280

ACHIEVE DESIGNATION​

You will receive your designation certificate, CRES pin and full membership after all requirements have been met. ​

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Why Achieve the CRES Designation

​~ Demonstrate expertise and integrity to clients
~ Increase your earning potential
~ Enhance your professional profile
~ Position yourself as an industry leader
~ Boost your real estate business

Why Hire a CRES

​​~ Has a minimum of three years of creditable real estate experience
~ Has worked to gain additional professional knowledge and expertise above licencing requirements
~ Is committed to serving you in realizing your real estate goals
~ Is a real estate professional who will look after your best interests and whose business ethics are unquestionable

Winson Chan, FRI CRES

​"REIC members have access to the most diverse expertise in real estate. Our partnership with IREM means we network across Canada and internationally."

Find a CRES Near You

​You can search for a CRES professional in your area using the Member directory.

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