Wendy Fountain has over 25 years of full time experience in the Real Estate Industry. Wendy is a CRS, Certified Residential Specialist, an ABR, Accredited Buyers Representative, and a GRI, Graduate Realtors Institute. According to the Council of Residential Specialists: There's over one million REALTORS in business today. So if you want to find that one-in-a-million REALTOR, start with the over 37,000 who hold the Certified Residential Specialist Designation. CRS is the symbol of excellence in residential real estate. Our members have proven they have the experience, training and commitment to be among the best in their profession. 4 Reason to work with the top 4% Just 4% or all REALTORS in the U.S. can call themselves Certified Residential Specialist. That's because just one in 25 has the experience, the commitment and the hours of advanced training necessary to call themselves a Certified Residential Specialist. Yet, despite all the extra expertise you get, a Certified Residential Specialist doesn't cost any more than any other REALTOR. In fact, the skills and know how you get with a Certified Residential Specialist may actually save you time and money. And that's just the beginning. Here are some other reasons you should consider hiring a Certified Residential Specialist when you buy or sell a home. 1.Experience & Ethics 2. A Focus on Home Buying and Selling 3. Technological Expertise 4. An Ability to Maximize Profits & Minimize Costs