Foreclosure.com today announced that it has enhanced its industry-leading real estate agent training curriculum, which is administered through Agent University, adding the Certified Short Sale Agent (CSSA) program to its growing list of education offerings.

Short sale transactions will comprise a significant amount of business for real estate agents for the next three to five years. The sheer volume of defaults today is just too much for loss mitigation departments everywhere to handle efficiently without outside assistance.

Additionally, with new guidelines like HAFA emerging, banks, servicers and investors are looking to short sales as a viable foreclosure alternative.

Success in short sale transactions requires a high degree of expertise to complete successfully — CSSA training provides professionals with the tools and resources to capitalize on this market trend and make short sales a profitable part of their business.

“Short sales are a fantastic way for distressed homeowners, lenders, buyers and agents to make the best out of bad situations,” said Foreclosure.com Director of Education Linda Yates. “CSSA training teaches agents how to bring all these parties together and coordinate the fastest closings possible.”

From marketing to negotiating to selling, CSSA training provides agents with the knowledge and skills to expedite a process that is often referred to anything but “short.” In fact, graduates learn how to streamline their deals so there is no more lost paperwork, delays and/or surprises, as well as obtain listings in their areas direct from major lenders.

“I would recommend this class to any agent who wants to learn about the short sale industry,” said Marva Reefer of Zip Realty, in Merrick, N.Y., who recently attended a live on-site training opportunity in New York City. Reefer was able to complete most of the entire certification process in the day-long comprehensive workshop.

For more information regarding the Foreclosure.com Certified Short Sale Agent program please visit http://agentuniversity.foreclosure.com/cssa/index.html or call us at (866) 382-4445.

About Foreclosure.com Agent University
Foreclosure.com Agent University offers serious real estate professionals the best selection of training opportunities and certification programs available in the industry today. Our designations are universally recognized as the standard of excellence. Certified agents stand out among their peers, closing more deals and earning higher commissions. We provide agents with invaluable knowledge, skills and tools that ensure consistent success … even in the most challenging markets. Our industry-leading certification programs, Certified Foreclosure Agent and Certified Short Sale Agent, offer varying degrees of participation at the lowest possible prices.