Reserve Specialist (RS™)

Are you seeking to expand your clientele and enhance your career? Community associations rely on qualified reserve specialists to assist them in extensive reserve planning to keep their communities running smoothly. Gain the confidence of board members by obtaining the Reserve Specialist (RS™) designation.

The RS designation is awarded to qualified reserve specialists who, through years of specialized experience, can help ensure that community associations prepare their reserve budget as accurately as possible.

    • Prepare at least 30 reserve studies within the past three calendar years with at least one reserve study in each of the past three calendar years.
    • Hold a bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering (or equivalent experience and education), or meet other requirements options.
    • Comply with strict rules of conduct outlined by the Professional Reserve Specialist Code of Ethics.
    • Submit all parts of the application and pay required fee:
      • $320 for business partner members.
      • $590 for nonmembers.
     

    • Pay the annual maintenance fee by Aug. 1 each year.
      • Member: $130 (business partner membership)
      • Nonmember: $365
    • Redesignate every three years by Aug. 1 of your redesignation year by submitting the redesignation form and required client listing.
     

    Please view the Redesignation FAQs for more information.

  • Please contact [email protected] for details on how to reinstate the RS designation.

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