How to Earn Your SRES®
EARN YOUR SRES® DESIGNATION
The foundation of the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is a two-day course which is offered online and in-person so you can learn at the pace that works with your busy schedule. Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll be able to apply for the designation.
2 EASY STEPS TO EARN THE SRES® DESIGNATION
Show clients that you specialize in helping buyers and sellers over age 50 by earning the Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation.
There are 2 simple steps:
STEP 1. Complete the official two-day SRES® Designation Course.
- Available online and taken at your own pace through the Center for REALTOR® Development for $310 ($620 for non-members). For the online course only, an exam is required with a passing score of 80% or better.
NOVEMBER OFFER: Use code DAM2025 at checkout for 20% off the online course in November for NAR’s Designation Awareness Month. - For a limited time, available as a two-day live virtual course, with a savings of $50. View course details.
- Available in a live classroom setting through CRD-licensed course providers (includes live virtual option). Cost varies by provider. Search for courses near you.
STEP 2. Maintain active membership status.
To maintain your SRES® designation, you must keep an active membership with both the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD).
- The first year of SRES® membership is included with the SRES® Designation Course.
- Annual dues are $99 each year thereafter.
- Please note that you may not promote yourself as an SRES® until you are notified via email that you have been awarded the designation.
Outside the U.S.? View International Designation Requirements.
What Happens Next?
- If you took the online course: Course completions will be processed and entered in our database weekly.
- If you took the classroom course: Course completion information will be entered once the course provider has submitted a class roster to us. This can take up to 2 weeks.
- Once we have logged your course completion, your SRES® designation will automatically be awarded and as a new designee, you will receive one-year of complimentary membership. Annual dues are $99 each year thereafter.
- Need to renew your membership? Visit the payment portal.
- Need more help? Contact us.
BONUS!
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation Course is an approved elective for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designations.