Thirty-four top performing real estate agents from six leading brokerage firms achieved the esteemed designation New York Residential Specialist (NYRS) in April, bringing the ranks of the elite NYRS network to over 200 in number. Following an 8-week sold out series offered by The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), graduates joined with instructors and program sponsors for a celebratory reception. The NYRS credential identifies Associate Brokers who have met qualifying criteria and have successfully completed an advanced course of study designed specifically for the nuances of the NYC market. First awarded in 2007, the designation is REBNY’s highest professional credential for residential agents.