Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation Course

Who is it for?

The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.

What You Gain

The SRS Course will redefine your “normal” and reinvent the way you represent sellers. It provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace.

Students learn to:

• Increase listings and grow their business

• Demonstrate and communicate their value package to seller clients

• Understand and apply the Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice

• Understand and comply with state license laws when representing sellers

• Understand and apply methods, tools, and techniques to provide support and services that sellers want and need

Additional Member Benefits Include:

• Membership in an elite group of trained seller client advocates

• Access to a wealth of member-only education, resources and services.

• “Find An SRS” Online Directory for the public to access and for direct member to member referral opportunities

• Subscription to the bi-monthly digital Real Estate Business Magazine(link is external)

• SRS social media community – Facebook(link is external), LinkedIn(link is external) and Twitter(link is external)

• Exclusive, member-only webinars and videos.

How to Earn It

Education

• Complete the SRS course, either online(link is external) or in a classroom(link is external) setting.

• Complete one of the SRS elective courses(link is external).

Exam

• There is no exam requirement for the SRS Course.

Professional Affiliation

• Member in good standing with the National Association of REALTORS®

o Exception: International members of SRS do not have to be members of NAR.

• Member in good standing with SRSWork Experience

• Documentation of three completed transactions in which you acted solely as a seller representative.

Application

• Submit the designation application along with documentation of three completed transactions.

Cost

• Annual dues

o Waived for the first year

o $99 each subsequent year

John LeTourneau, ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CIPS, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, PSA, RENE, SRS, MRP Commercial Realtor, International Educator & Speaker John is passionate about real estate education and regularly speaks across the United States, Canada and Europe on a wide range of real estate topics with a special focus on investment trends, effective client representation, and global real estate opportunities. He is also a Consultant/Trainer for Dynamic Directions, the premier Realtor training company. John is a tireless advocate for raising the bar of professionalism in the real estate industry and mentoring the next generation of real estate leaders. He has an ever-growing list of satisfied clients and references. Professionally, John has been a full-time commercial broker since 2005 specializing in helping his clients build multi-generational wealth through investment real estate. As the Commercial Managing Director over 9 Keller Williams offices in the Western Suburbs, John leads a 5-person commercial team that actively works with buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. As his career developed, John always believed in giving back to the real estate community through volunteer leadership. Notable recent accomplishments include: • Immediate Past President of the 20,000 member Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, the 7th largest local Realtor association in the United States. • Member of the Board of Directors of both the National Association of Realtors and Illinois Realtors. • Vice-Chair of NAR’s Commercial Leadership Forum • Graduate of NAR Leadership Academy, 2021 • Illinois Realtors’ State Legislative Contact for State Senator John Curran. • Illinois Realtors’ Liaison to the Irish Consulate in Chicago • Member of the advisory content board for NAR’s CREATE magazine. • Active member of NAR’s C5 Commercial Summit planning group for the last 3 consecutive years • Extensive committee service at the local, state, and national level Understanding the critical role technology plays for Realtors, John is also an Entrepreneur in Residence for NAR’s REACH Commercial program, and mentors the companies that represent the next generation of real estate technology. John fishes whenever he can, is a passionate but long-suffering McLaren Formula 1 fan, and uses his mom’s handed down recipes to bring incredibly tasty baked goods to share wherever he speaks.

What are the added fees?

There are 2 types of convenience fees: 1. Eventbrite Service Fee & 2. Payment Processing fee of 3%.

How can I avoid the convenience fees?

Simply send a check payable to: Idaho REALTORS®. Address the envelope to Amanda Pannell at Idaho REALTORS® 10116 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83709. Be sure to write “SRS” in the memo.

What are my parking options for the class?

Parking is available onsite at Boise Regional REALTORS®.

What can I bring into the classroom?

Feel free to bring snacks and drinks. There will be complimentary coffee and snacks as well. Lunch will not be provided. There will be a 1-hour lunch break for those who wish to go off-site. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

What is prohibited during the class?

The use of any electronic devices is not permitted during class time, unless required as part of the course. This includes texting, checking messages, note taking, incoming and outgoing class, or any activities not related to the instruction of the course content.

What is the attendance policy?

According to IREC policy, “Regular attendance means 100% attendance at all sessions of a live prelicense or continuing education (CE) course.” A student who misses any portion (even a few minutes) of a course may not receive credit. The Commission obligates instructors and course providers to monitor student attendance and strictly enforce this attendance policy.

Can I bring my child?

No. Please arrange for childcare ahead of each class. No exceptions. You will be turned away.

What’s the refund policy?

30 days prior to the first class for a full refund. No refunds will be awarded within 72 hours of the course.