CRS Study Guide 2026
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📚 CRS Topics to Study (23)
✍️ Sample CRS Questions & Answers
1. What is the risk of using a personal Gmail or Yahoo email address for real estate business communications?
Personal email accounts lack encryption options, email archiving for compliance, branding consistency, and the professional appearance expected of a CRS-level agent.
2. Under TRID regulations, how many business days before closing must a buyer receive the Closing Disclosure?
TRID requires lenders to deliver the Closing Disclosure at least three business days before consummation, giving buyers time to review final costs.
3. When a seller's listing expires without selling, the most productive first step for a CRS designee is to:
A systematic review of all relevant factors—pricing relative to comparables, marketing reach, property condition, and buyer feedback—identifies the specific causes of the listing's failure and informs an effective relisting strategy.
4. What is the purpose of a home inspection contingency in a purchase agreement?
An inspection contingency protects the buyer by giving them the right to renegotiate terms or terminate the contract based on inspection findings.
5. What data privacy obligation must US real estate agents be aware of when collecting client information via their website?
State laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) require transparency about data collection, use, and consumer rights, with penalties for non-compliance.
6. Which of the following would be considered to be real property?
Explanation: Fixtures would be considered to be real property because they are items that are permanently attached to the land or property and cannot be easily removed without causing damage. They become part of the property and are therefore considered real property. Leasehold estate, chattels, and trade fixtures are not considered real property as they are either temporary rights to use the property, personal property, or items that can be easily removed without causing damage to the property.