I am 2007 president of the state Chapter of CRS.
The State Chapters are the "arms and legs" of the National CRS body. A strong local Chapter means a thriving CRS, not vice virsa. Yet many chose not to belong. I would love to hear from those who have chosen not to.
Here is a brief story of my Career, and how CRS has made the difference.
When I arrived in Madison from England, I knew no one, was quiet, certainly not a sales type and hardly spoke the language. (ha ha!)
I struggled for 3 years. My company at the time had virtually no training.
Then I found the CRS and after each course, my business increased dramatically (i'd guess 80%, but 80% of nothing is not much).
I got my designation and after a few years was asked to be a volunteer. I showed up and accepted the role of Membership chair. After 2 years I was asked to be secretary. This is significant, because it is the first rung up the ladder to President. Being quite shy, I was scared stiff of standing up in a group and holding meetings.
I am now quite adept at training and running meetings, improving all the time. This is a new phase in my life!
CRS helped me build my career.
Volunteering with the chapter has changed my life.
I often get in conversations where Realtors say they don't get benefits of CRS. When I asked what they have done for CRS since getting their designation they say "nothing". Well I believe you get out what you put in.
I highly recommend the CRS courses, and encourage you all to join the CRS, your local chapter and get involved.
Here is a brief story of my Career, and how CRS has made the difference.
When I arrived in Madison from England, I knew no one, was quiet, certainly not a sales type and hardly spoke the language. (ha ha!)
I struggled for 3 years. My company at the time had virtually no training.
Then I found the CRS and after each course, my business increased dramatically (i'd guess 80%, but 80% of nothing is not much).
I got my designation and after a few years was asked to be a volunteer. I showed up and accepted the role of Membership chair. After 2 years I was asked to be secretary. This is significant, because it is the first rung up the ladder to President. Being quite shy, I was scared stiff of standing up in a group and holding meetings.
I am now quite adept at training and running meetings, improving all the time. This is a new phase in my life!
CRS helped me build my career.
Volunteering with the chapter has changed my life.
I often get in conversations where Realtors say they don't get benefits of CRS. When I asked what they have done for CRS since getting their designation they say "nothing". Well I believe you get out what you put in.
I highly recommend the CRS courses, and encourage you all to join the CRS, your local chapter and get involved.
As a customer, I highly recommend you insist on hiring a CRS.
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