The Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification from the National Association of REALTORS® gives real estate agents the knowledge and strategies to guide clients buying vacation, investment and lifestyle driven second homes.
Understand how these markets function, including buyer motivations, seasonal patterns and local dynamics.
Identify rental opportunities, assess investment value and recognize key financial and tax considerations.
Help clients evaluate property types, ownership structures and financing choices unique to second‑home purchases.
To become certified, you must be a member of the National Association of REALTORS® in good standing.
Learn your way—either online at your own pace or through an instructor led class, offered in person or as a live interactive webinar.
Pay the one-time application fee of $102. You may only promote yourself with the RSPS Certification once you receive an email notification that it has been awarded.
There are no annual renewals for the RSPS Certification, but you must maintain active NAR membership to use the logo and name.
Develop a deeper understanding of how resort, vacation and second‑home markets function, including buyer motivations and seasonal trends.
Assess rental opportunities, investment value and key financial and tax considerations that shape second‑home purchases.
Support clients as they evaluate property types, ownership structures and usage options unique to second‑home and vacation properties.
Leverage RSPS logos, marketing materials, customizable press releases and referral forms to promote your expertise.
Apply your RSPS knowledge to identify opportunities, connect with the right clients and grow a business focused on resort, vacation and second-home properties.
Connect with 3,000 fellow RSPS-certified agents who are REALTORS® through the private RSPS Facebook group and expand your referral network in niche markets.
"You don’t know what you don’t know until you take this course. It is worldly, has a ton of practical experience and is very engaging. I highly recommend this course."
- RSPS Certification Course Attendee
"Fantastic information. Easy to understand and well explained."
- RSPS Certification Course Attendee
