Classes in our area include one on February 25 in Topeka and another one April 5 in Kansas City.  For a complete schedule, visit http://www.crs.com/04_courses/8_one_day.html.

Today's REALTOR^® is pressed for time. The fast-paced residential real estate environment demands quick responses and immediate turnarounds without compromising personal client service. The Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®, realizes the need for time management, especially when it comes to agents' education. That's why the Council is constantly revising and updating its one-day course offerings to give REALTORS^® the most up-to-date information available in a quick, easy and convenient format.

"The Council's one-day courses are like getting 10 pounds of treasure in a five-pound bag," says CRS Senior Instructor Pat Zaby, CRS, CCIM. "They deliver material the way today's agent needs it: concise, accurate and interesting."

Currently, the Council has 11 one-day courses. "These one-day courses are educational and simple ways for REALTORS® to expand their knowledge of topics including real estate investments in CRS 105  Making the Right Real Estate Finance Decisions, new-home sales in CRS 107  Mastering the Art of Selling New Homes, and personal assistants in The Personal Assistant: Finding-Hiring-Training," says 2005 Council President Ingrid Glancy, CRS, CIPS. "REALTORS® need only devote one day but will receive the benefits of education for years to come."

Of those 11 one-day courses, six are brand new.

Ninja Selling II -- Interactive lecture that expands upon the material presented in the ever-popular Ninja Selling I. Students learn about self-image developments, open communication, values clarification, goal setting and advanced time management. Methods and philosophy are directly from the top real estate company in the country in terms of production per agent, The Group Inc., of Northern Colorado.

The ABCs of XYZs -- Bridging the Marketing Gap -- Teaches REALTORS® how to target four generations: Veterans, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Echo Boomers to improve communication and overcome generational differences.

CRS 106 --  Fundamentals of Real Estate Technology -- Gives today's agents the necessary tools to understand and apply existing and evolving technology, including Microsoft Windows, the Internet and e-mail, as well as use technology to generate qualified leads.

Earn More, Work Less & Enjoy Life! Transform Your Business with the Power of eProductivity™ -- Focuses on the transformation of business operations and marketing by using virtual assistants and consultants.

Advanced Selling Techniques for the Recreation & Resort Specialist -- Details the relationship-building and communication techniques to build successful ties between agents and recreation and resort customers.

Advanced Marketing Systems & Techniques for the Recreation & Resort Specialist -- Overview of marketing strategies that help REALTORS® evaluate and sell recreation and resort properties. Students learn how to enhance property awareness and improve communication with customers.

The Council's one-day courses are open to all REALTORS^®. Each course is one day and counts for a one-unit credit toward earning the CRS Designation. CRS Candidates, who are in the process of earning their CRS Designations, can substitute two CRS one-day courses for one CRS two-day course. For a schedule, visit http://www.crs.com/04_courses/8_one_day.html.

The Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors® with more than 42,000 members in the United States and international countries, awards the CRS designation to experienced Realtors® who have completed advanced professional training.