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CRES - Certified Real Estate Specialist

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/registration requirements.
Apply for the CRES Designation
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Designation Requirements

Experience
To be eligible to apply for the CRES Program you have:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of real estate sales or marketing experience
  • A valid real estate license/registration
Application
What do I need to Apply?
You will need:
  • Post-secondary or other educational transcripts or experience equivalent demonstrating disciplines in Business Law or Real Estate Law have been satisfied
  • ​Proof of any real estate education, training or designation programs completed throughout your career
  • 1 professional reference letter
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • First and most recent Trade Transactions Report
  • Resume and CV
  • Provide real estate license/regsitration
  • Application fee
  • REIC Verified™ (includes background check)​​
$475 plus tax
Program Acceptance
Program Candidacy
Once approved into the program:
  • Pay Candidate dues $350 annually 
  • 5 years to complete the program from your acceptance date
  • Sign attestation agreement
  • Agree to the REIC Code of Professional Standards
$350 plus tax

REIC Education
REIC2600: Ethics in Business Practice - $1495
REIC2270: Consumer Behaviour and Negotiating - $1495
​REIC2280: Legal Issues in Real Estate - $1195
FIN402: Budgeting, Cash Flow, and Reporting for Investment Real Estate - $995
$5180 plus tax
Certification
Once you have completed and passed all of the required REIC education you will receive your designation certificate and digital badging.
Maintenance
To maintain your CRES Designation, you will be required to:
  • Maintain a good standing with REIC by paying annual REIC dues. $595 plus tax
  • Renew your REIC Verified™ annually​

At a Glance

Delivered online unless options are stated
REIC Courses: Scheduled Calendar
REIC: 2-3 day courses
Average time to complete - 12 months
4 courses total
Must be completed within 5 years
~ $6,005 plus tax
APPLY FOR THE CRES PROGRAM

The CRES Roadmap

Take the steps to earning the CRES (Certified Real Estate Specialist) designation
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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.
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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.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION​

You must successfully complete and pass the following courses:
REIC2600, FIN402, REIC2270, REIC2280
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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
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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."

Find a CRES Near You

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