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A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE

CRS Week brings the industry’s top professionals together for a dynamic week of learning, inspiration, and community.

With five expert-led webinars and opportunities to engage with fellow designees, RRC members, and industry leaders, this is your chance to celebrate achievement, exchange ideas, and explore what’s next in residential real estate.

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​​​SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2026

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Webinars daily at 2:00 PM CT | 60 minutes each

​​WHAT IS CRS WEEK?

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CRS Week is the Residential Real Estate Council’s annual celebration of the Certified Residential Specialist Designation—the most prestigious credential in the industry. It’s a chance to spotlight the impact of CRS Designees and the value they bring to clients, colleagues, and communities across the country.

This event brings together RRC members, designees, state leaders, and real estate professionals nationwide to connect, grow, and recognize what makes the CRS community exceptional.


​​Alicia Everett, CRS
2026’s First New CRS Designee
Keyology Realty
Valatie, NY

​​WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Whether you're proudly carrying the CRS Designation or considering your next step in real estate, CRS Week delivers education and inspiration designed to move your business forward.

​​DISCOVER
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strategies and tools from top industry experts

​​CELEBRATE
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your achievements and the impact of your peers

​​LEARN
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how to stay ahead in a changing market

​​EXPERIENCE
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the energy and support of the CRS community

​​​DAILY WEBINARS ALL WEEK

​​One registration gives you access to all five sessions—live and on-demand.

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Daily at 2:00 PM CT | 60 minutes each

Complimentary to All

MONDAY - September 14

Two Opportunities Every Day: Turn Purpose into Production in Real Estate

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​​​​FRANK SERIO

​​CRS Certified Instructor
CRS Since 1992

Bethany Beach, DE

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​​​RICH SANDS

CRS Certified Instructor
CRS Since 2005
Aurora, CO

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​​​​LEE BARRETT

​​CRS Certified Instructor
CRS Since 2005
Las Vegas, NV

​​Real estate is one of the few professions where meaning and income are structurally aligned. Every day, agents have the opportunity to help clients achieve homeownership while building a rewarding, sustainable career. This nationwide motivational training shows how to position the American Dream of homeownership as an achievable pathway, communicate relevance in any market, and build a business driven by service, trust, and consistent opportunity creation.

Grounded in current industry realities and practical frameworks, this session will help you shift from transaction-driven activity to impact-driven growth — where client success becomes the engine of predictable income.

​​Takeaways:

● Develop a Professional, Purpose‑Driven Mindset: Learners will be able to reframe their role from salesperson to opportunity guide, confidently communicate the value of homeownership, and connect purpose‑driven service to measurable production and business growth.

● Apply a High‑Impact Client Engagement Strategy: Learners will be able to present homeownership as an achievable, step‑by‑step process, use structured conversations to reduce client uncertainty, and tailor messaging based on current market conditions and consumer psychology.

● Build and Execute a Sustainable Business Growth Framework: Learners will be able to implement a daily discipline model that generates consistent opportunity, leverage education as a primary lead‑conversion method, and build a service‑based referral engine that supports long‑term business expansion.

● Strengthen Market Positioning and Productivity Through Modern Tools: Learners will be able to apply relevance‑based communication (“Market to the Moment”), utilize AI to scale client education and outreach, and create a 30‑day action plan to drive business growth through meaningful client impact.                                       

TUESDAY - September 15

Summer is Over: The Best Tactics, Tips and Systems to Wrap Up 2026 Strong

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​​KIM CAMERON

​ ​CRS Certified Instructor
CRS Since 2008
St. Louis, MO

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​​​KURT THOMPSON

​​CRS Since 2011
Westminster, MA

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​​​​JOSEPH NEWMAN

​​CRS Since 2018
Denver, CO

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​​ERIC SULTAN

​​CRS since 2013
Denver, CO

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KIM KANTROW

​​CRS since 2018
New Orleans, LA​

Kick off the fall season with a powerful boost to your real estate business in this dynamic one‑hour webinar featuring four top-producing agents from four uniquely different markets. They’ll pull back the curtain on their most effective tactics, proven systems, and fresh ideas to help you hit the fall market strong and close out 2026 with momentum. From strategic marketing and systematic outreach to client events and market updates, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies you can implement immediately to elevate your production through the end of the year. Join us to get inspired, re-energize your plan, and finish 2026 stronger than you started!

​​Takeaways:

● Tips to thrive in the fall Market of 2026

● Coast through the holidays with more closings

● 4 CRS top-producing agents sharing their best ideas that you can immediately implement

WEDNESDAY - September 16

The New Listing Playbook: Proven Strategies for Today’s Seller and Buyer Market

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​​​​MIKE SELVAGGIO

​​CRS CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
CRS 
Since 1984
Townsend, DE

The market isn’t returning to “normal.” It’s shifting quickly, and today’s top agents are adapting their approach, refining their pricing conversations, and elevating their listing presentations. In this one‑hour power session, CRS Certified Instructor Mike Selvaggio shares the updated listing playbook built for today’s realities.

You’ll learn how to conduct smarter seller consultations, attract inventory in any climate, navigate both fast‑moving and slower markets, and create urgency without overpromising. No matter the conditions, you’ll be equipped to position yourself as the trusted advisor sellers rely on.

​​Takeaways:

● Smarter, modern seller consultations that build trust early

● Pricing strategies that resonate and drive action

● Ethical urgency‑creation that motivates without pressure tactics

● Techniques to attract more listing opportunities in any market

THURSDAY - September 17

AI Is Reshaping Luxury Real Estate: The Quiet Revolution

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​​JACK COTTON

​​CRS CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
CRS Since 1984
Osterville, MA

AI isn’t replacing luxury real estate agents—it’s elevating the ones who know how to use it. In today’s shifting market, the agents who pair experience and intuition with smart AI tools are the ones pulling ahead. This session explores how top-performing luxury professionals are leveraging AI to move faster, think more strategically, and deliver deeper insight to clients—all without losing the personal touch that defines white‑glove service. You’ll see why AI isn’t a threat to your role, but a competitive advantage for those willing to adopt it.

Luxury buyers and sellers now expect speed, personalization, and sophisticated guidance—and AI makes delivering all three easier than ever. But the real power doesn’t lie in the software itself; it lies in how you think about using it. Strategy—not technology—remains the ultimate differentiator. Join Jack Cotton as he reveals how the next decade of luxury real estate will be shaped by agents who combine refined judgment with AI‑driven efficiency to create extraordinary client experiences. 

​​Takeaways:

● How top luxury agents use AI to streamline workflow, enhance decision making, and strengthen client relationships

● Ways AI elevates speed, personalization, and insight—the new currency of today’s luxury market

● Practical strategies, not just tools, to integrate AI while preserving your signature white glove service

● A look at the future of luxury real estate and why agents who blend experience with AI will lead the next decade

FRIDAY - September 18

Own the Real Estate Scene

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​​NATE JOHNSON

CRS CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
CRS Since 2005
St. Louis, MO

In a crowded and competitive market, the agents who win are the ones who rise above the noise and become the clear authority in their community. This webinar shows you how to shift from chasing business to consistently attracting it by strengthening your presence, refining your message, and connecting with the people who matter most. You will learn how to define your scene, show up with intention, and build the kind of visibility that turns you into the go to professional in your area. If you are ready to elevate your influence and make your brand impossible to ignore, this is the session you do not want to miss.

​​Takeaways:

● A clear definition of what it means to “own your scene” and how to identify the specific community, niche, or audience where you can become the authority

● A practical strategy for increasing visibility through consistent, authentic engagement that builds trust and long term relationships

● A mindset shift from transactional thinking to relationship centered growth that strengthens referrals and repeat business

● Actionable steps to create stronger local connections, expand influence, and stand out in a crowded marketplace

​​BE A PART OF CRS WEEK 2026

SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2026

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Webinars daily at 2:00 PM CT | 60 minutes each

​​THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING CRS WEEK 2026