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EDUCATION CENTERRSPS Common QuestionsIf you have questions or concerns, please contact our Business Services department at educate@wra.org or 800-279-1972.General QuestionsEducational QuestionsOther Questions Regarding RSPS
General Questions
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| Q. What is the RSPS certification? |
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A. RSPS: The Resort & Second-home Property Specialist certification prepares REALTORS® to better serve the growing second-home and resort real estate sector. The specialized education-based certification program has been available to National Association of REALTOR® (NAR) members since January 2006. |
| Q. To whom will this certification appeal? |
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A. RSPS certification will appeal to REALTORS® in resort and second-home markets around the world who wish to distinguish themselves amongst their peers and amongst consumers. NAR currently defines a REALTOR® specializing in resort & second-Home markets as “a real estate practitioner who facilitates the buying, selling, or management of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination.” |
Education Questions
| Q. What are the requirements of this certification? |
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A. RSPS certification is an education-based program with two (2) core courses and two (2) electives required to earn the certification. There are no experience requirements. |
| Q. How long does it take to earn the RSPS certification? |
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A. Applicants would need a maximum of 6 to 8 days depending on their choice of elective courses. It could take 6 to 12 months to complete coursework depending on the frequency of course offerings. |
Other Questions Regarding RSPS
Q. What are the benefits for RSPS certificate holders? |
| • Listing in the Online Referral Directory on REALTOR.org
• Advance invitation to the annual Resort and Second-Home Symposium • Free admission to the Resort Networking Receptions at NAR’s Annual Conference and Expo • Free admission to the Resort and Second-Home Symposium • Promotional materials (including press releases and logo files) • Webinars to keep you up-to-date on the latest marketing tools and trends in the second-home market • Customizable marketing materials • RSPS only social community |
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Q. Do I have to pay annual dues to maintain the RSPS certification? |
| A. No, there are no recurring dues in order to maintain the RSPS certification; only the initial application fee and education costs. |
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Q. Will RSPS be recognized in the National REALTORS® Data System (NRDS)? |
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A. Yes, RSPS is the official resort & second-home certification of the NAR family and will be recognized in NRDS. |
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Q. Where can I learn more about the program? |
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A. To learn more about the program and download an application, please log on to www.REALTOR.org/Resort, or contact NAR Resort Specialties at 1-800-874-6500 ext. 8495. |
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