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REALTOR® Members Who Have Earned the St. Louis Market Expert® Designation

The following St. Louis REALTORS® members have successfully completed all program requirements and earned the St. Louis Market Expert® designation.

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Program Modules

Complete Five Required Modules

Participants must successfully complete all five modules to earn the designation. All offerings will be held in person in our lower-level REALTOR® Conference Center.

All five modules are required for designation eligibility.

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Everything you need to know before enrolling.

How It Works

STEP 1: Register for the Program

Become an St. Louis Market Expert® candidate by submitting the candidate registration along with the course fee of $375.00, which covers all five (5) modules. Candidates may not use the official designation or logo until all designation requirements are met and the candidate is notified.

STEP 2: Complete All Five Required Modules

Successful completion of the five-module St. Louis Market Expert® Designation Course.

• This is a five-module (3 hours per module) course focused on buyer representation and seller representation in the St. Louis Region.
  • Module 1: Neighborhood-Level Insights
  • Module 2: Local Governance, Zoning & Permitting
  • Module 3: Economic Development & Growth
  • Module 4: Regional History & Architecture
  • Module 5: Transit, Parks & Civic Amenities
• Each 3-hour module is approved by the MREC for 3 continuing education credits.
• Available in a live classroom setting through St. Louis REALTORS® with SLR-approved instructors and qualified guest speakers from a range of community and civic partners.
• Candidates have three (3) years to complete all St. Louis Market Expert® designation requirements. The clock begins with the first module taken.
• If a candidate misses one of the modules, they can attend that same module the next time it is offered at no additional charge, subject to the three (3) year requirement.

STEP 3: Document Practical Experience

Five (5) completed transactions in which the St. Louis Market Expert® candidate acted as a buyer’s representative or a seller’s representative. These transactions must be located within the St. Louis MSA.

• Candidates must verify five completed real estate transactions in which they served as the buyer’s representative, the seller’s representative, or a combination of the two.
• Documentation typically includes signed representation agreements and proof of closing.
• This can include up to two leases.
• These transactions do not need to fall within a specific period of time.

STEP 4: Submit Your Designation Application

All requirements must be completed within three (3) years of completion of the first module of the curriculum.

• After completing the coursework and transaction documentation, candidates may formally apply to be awarded the St. Louis Market Expert®.
• To make an application, candidates must submit proof of experience along with a non-refundable application fee of $125.00.

Note: Candidates may not promote themselves as an St. Louis Market Expert® until notified that they have been awarded the designation.

STEP 5: Approved to Use the St. Louis Market Expert® Designation

Upon confirmation of membership in good standing and program requirements, members may continue using the designation.

RENEWAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Designations granted during the first six months of a year are valid through the end of that year, while designations granted during the last six months of a year are valid through the following year, after which designations must be renewed annually.
• Registered attendance at a minimum of one Urban Affairs program or comparable program (e.g., Economic Forecast Event, Can We Talk, or R.A.C.E.) during the preceding 12 months is required to renew.
• A $100 renewal fee is charged for the St. Louis Market Expert® designation. Annual renewal is required to maintain the credential.

What You Need To Apply?

St. Louis Market Expert® Designation Application
After you finish the five-module course and required transactions, you must submit an official St. Louis Market Expert® application to St. Louis REALTORS® to request your designation. This is done via an online submission form on the St. Louis REALTORS® website.

Transaction Documentation Form(s)

To document your required five buyer-representation or seller-representation transactions, you'll need to submit supporting paperwork such as:

• A copy of the signed buyer agency agreement, or the purchase/sale contract or disclosure showing that you acted as the buyer's agent.
• A copy of the signed listing agency agreement, or the purchase/sale contract or disclosure showing that you acted as the seller's agent.
• A copy of the closing/settlement statement or broker verification showing that each transaction successfully closed.

Note: These documents are typically attached to the St. Louis Market Expert® application or uploaded as part of the online submission process.

Course Completion Records
While not a form you complete yourself, you must have official proof of completion for the St. Louis Market Expert® five-module course.

Important Notes
You may not use the St. Louis Market Expert® designation or logo until all requirements—including application submission and approval—have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can earn the St. Louis REALTORS® designation?

Only active members of St. Louis REALTORS® are eligible to earn and maintain the St. Louis Market Expert (SLME®) designation.

Do I need to take the modules in a specific order?

No. You can complete the modules in any order and at your own pace, as long as all requirements are finished within the three-year completion period.

Can I take an individual course without pursuing the designation?

No. Enrollment in the St. Louis Market Expert® program is required to participate in any of the modules.

How long do I have to complete the program?

You have up to three years to complete the program. It’s designed to be flexible and manageable for busy real estate professionals.

Is continuing education (CE) credit available?

Yes. Each module qualifies for 3 hours of elective continuing education (CE) credit.

What happens after I complete all requirements?

Once you’ve completed all program requirements, you’ll submit an online application for the official designation. Your submission will be reviewed, and once it has been approved, you may begin using the St. Louis Market Expert (SLME®) designation.

Does the designation require renewal?

Yes. The designation must be renewed annually.

If your membership or designation renewal lapses for more than two months, a $50 reactivation fee will apply. If your membership lapses for three consecutive years, you will be required to retake the full program to regain the designation. 

Can I use the St. Louis Market Expert® designation in my Marketing?

Yes. Once your designation has been approved, you may use the St. Louis Market Expert® designation in your marketing materials in accordance with the program’s branding guidelines.

Managing Broker Experience Pathway

Managing brokers who do not regularly engage in personal production may satisfy the SLME® experience requirement by documenting active supervisory responsibility for at least five qualifying transactions.

Team-Based Transaction Experience Pathway

REALTORS® who are actively engaged in brokerage activity as part of a real estate team, but are not listed as the agent of record, may satisfy the SLME® experience requirement by documenting substantial transaction-specific participation in at least five qualifying transactions.