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 three (3) years of real estate sales or marketing experience and hold a valid real estate license to be considered ready for the CRES designation.

Not ready to become designated? Become an REIC Associate.

Apply for the CRES Designation

BECOME AN REIC CANDIDATE MEMBER

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To obtain the CRES designation you must first apply for Candidacy with REIC. Becoming a Candidate is your first step toward achieving an REIC designation.

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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."

The CRES Roadmap

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

APPLY

Apply for Candidacy and complete the application package. Once your application is approved*, you will become a Candidate Member and have access to member benefits. 

​*including a non-refundable application fee

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Must have at least three (3) years of real estate sales or marketing experience, hold a valid real estate license and complete the following before you can be granted the CRES designation:

REIC 2600, FIN 402, two (2) University/College electives, and Real Estate Law or Business Law

EXPERIENCE INTERVIEW​

Once you have completed your education requirements and have submitted the required experience forms, a qualified representative from REIC will contact you for your experience interview.

ACHIEVE DESIGNATION​

You will receive your designation certificate, CRES pin and full membership after all requirements have been met including your acceptance of the REIC Code of Professional Standards and becoming a member of the local chapter (where applicable).

download the full details and guide to applying for the CRES designation