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10 Tips for Passing the CRP® Exam

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So, you’ve decided to obtain your CRP® designation. Congratulations – the Certified Relocation Professional® is a highly-regarded designation recommended for all those within the U.S. relocation industry – but first, you need to pass the exam. The CRP® exam is comprised of 110 questions that cover Program and Policy, Real Estate, Counseling, and other services.

Studying for the exam can be stressful and seem daunting, but these useful tips from Dwellworks' recent CRP® designees and trainers can help you prepare.

BEFORE THE EXAM

1) It’s never too early to start studying. Depending on which format you choose (internet-based test vs. paper-and-pencil format), the exam will be scheduled for either May or June. Putting off studying until April probably isn’t the best idea, even if you consider yourself to be an ‘expert procrastinator.’ January or February is a good time to start studying.

2) Schedule time to study, and stick to your schedule! Most people think at least an hour of studying per weekday is sufficient, with more time allotted for the weekends. If you don’t stick to your schedule, you can fall behind in your efforts.

3) Find a study buddy or organize a study group. Not only is this helpful when you have questions about the material, but it can also be a great support system – and can make studying less of a chore.

4) Read the materials very thoroughly, and use them as a basis for studying. This might seem like a no-brainer, but many unsuccessful test takers felt like they didn’t need to study because they’ve been in the relocation industry for many years and already knew everything. All the questions and answers come directly from the materials, so even if the materials conflict with your own personal experiences, the answers are from the materials, and that’s all that counts.

5) Talk to people who have already taken (and passed!) the exam. They can provide valuable insights as to how the exam is structured and particularly how exam questions are posed. The exam is unique in that the questions can be complex with multiple correct answers, and you will need to choose the answer that is the most correct.

6) Utilize study aids such as flashcards and practice exams. Flashcards can help with memorization, and answering practice questions can help you strategize how you plan on tackling the actual exam. Be careful though – there are a lot of old exams floating around on the internet, and not all have correct answer keys. It’s best to use the practice exams for just that – practice – and not content.

7) Attend study sessions led by someone familiar with the exam and the process (if possible). Dwellworks’ Hank Roth offers classes for those prepping for the exam, and many have found them to be extremely helpful.

DURING THE EXAM

1) Keep calm. The biggest obstacle to doing well on the exam is fear and anxiety. Taking the test can be intimidating, but remember to breathe and try to relax. The best way to stay calm is to come prepared, and the best way to come prepared is to study.

2) Don’t spend too much time on any one question. Some people can get bogged down on questions they don’t know and end up running out of time. Remember, you only need to get a score of 500 out of 800 to pass, so if you don’t know a question, skip it and come back to it later if you have time.

3) Go with your gut and trust yourself. Your first instinct of the right answer is usually correct, so don’t waste time second-guessing yourself.

You can find more information on the CRP® designation and resources for taking the exam on the Worldwide ERC® website.

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About Dwellworks: 

Dwellworks is the world’s largest provider of destination-related services and temporary living solutions for the globally mobile workforce and business travelers. We provide business-to-business solutions for Fortune 1000 and emerging companies through their relocation management partners. Whether a company needs to relocate its employees across the world or the country, we provide a range of support services to relocation management companies and businesses to help employees and their families transition successfully from their home location to a new destination. 

Dwellworks operates according to our core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Performance, Innovation, and Fun. These are the root of everything we do – from the Teamwork aspect of sourcing and supporting our helpful local Consultants to assist any relocating employee in hundreds of cities worldwide with their move, to the Integrity of our highly-trained Intercultural experts who are here to help transferees adjust to new cultures and confidently settle into their destination locations, to the Innovation of our myDwellworks® technology platform technologies that familiarizes employees on assignment with their destination and enables customized conversations on properties, schools, and situation-specific needs.   

Dwellworks supports the diversity of our clients’ globally mobile workforce with personalized destination solutions in 16 countries, covering major relocation markets. Dwellworks has consistently responded to the mobility services and needs of our global clients. In 2020, Dwellworks launched Dwellworks Living to expand our original portfolio of corporate housing markets to include a full-service corporate housing operation, offering alternative accommodations for relocation and business travel customers in 125 countries. Our full-service real estate brokerage, Station Cities, supports home rentals, sales, and purchases in the Tri-State New York area and Chicago. Visit our homepage, learn about our services, and read our blogs to learn how we can help with your relocation and business travel needs.  

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