Short sale agent training

Short sale agent training

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.

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Attention agents: Special foreclosure training with industry expert Howard Small

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Foreclosure.com and acclaimed real estate investing expert, Howard Small, will partner during an online training seminar to provide real estate agents with tips and skills to capitalize on foreclosure listings in their areas.

‘Foreclosure Investing Expert: Making Money in Foreclosures’ will be held live online from 4 p.m. to about 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010.

To register and/or find out more information visit: http://www.foreclosure.com/education/webinars/making-money-in-foreclosures-370.html

Howard — a well-known and highly successful investor, author, trainer and mentor — will show agents how to help their clients close more homebuying transactions, as well as detail all the applicable federal and state programs available to help them make the most prudent purchase decisions.

“We’re excited to connect our visitors with such a helpful and successful real estate expert such as Howard Small,” said Linda Yates, Director of Education, Foreclosure.com. “In addition to all of the other valuable information that we pack into our Webinars, Howard brings such a high level of expertise to the table that it will ensure there is something of interest — and something to learn — for everyone who participates.”

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Inman 2010 NYC Real Estate Connect: Foreclosure.com and Inman News to offer special agent training

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Boca Raton, Fla. — January 6, 2010 — Foreclosure.com today announced that it will team up with Inman News to enhance the experience for real estate professionals who attend the annual three-day tradeshow at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York, N.Y., from Jan. 13-15, 2010.

“Real Estate Connect New York City 2010” is where more than 1,300 industry professionals gather each year to meet new customers, partners and collaborators in innovation, gaining the competitive advantage to keep up and get ahead.

Accordingly, Connect NYC 2010 attendees will have the opportunity to earn foreclosure and short sale designations through Foreclosure.com Agent University, which are universally recognized as the standard of excellence among real estate professionals.

The hands-on, deal-driven training is included in the cost of admission to Connect NYC 2010, meaning that agents who attend do not have to pay extra to earn two (Certified Foreclosure Agent and Certified Short Sale Agent) important designations.

It’s a savings of more than $1,300, according to Foreclosure.com Director of Education, Linda Yates.

“We know that the agents who have not yet focused on the booming distressed real estate market could be struggling to close deals,” said Yates. “This is their chance to change all that in one fell swoop and start the New Year off right with incredible learning experiences that will be invaluable assets for the rest of their careers.”

Foreclosure.com will host a live, full-day interactive seminar on Jan. 12, 2010, at Connect NYC 2010, certifying agents with its short sale curriculum. Upon completion, Certified Short Sale Agents will be able to get their Certified Foreclosure Agent designations online.

To register for “Real Estate Connect New York City 2010,” and take advantage of the certified short sale and foreclosure agent training while at the show, visit www.inman.com/conferences/CSSA. Please use code “CSSA” at registration.

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Short sale training for Realtors — Certification discount this week only!


It’s that time of year — prices are being slashed on just about everything with “Black Friday” week already upon us.

So we decided to toss our hat into savings pile. But it’s not just because everyone else is doing it.

On the contrary, we just returned from the 2009 Realtors® Conference & Expo in San Diego, Calif., which was held from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16. And one thing we all learned is that short sale transactions will comprise a significant amount of business for Realtors® for the next three to five years.

Whether you are a new agent or an experienced broker, now is the time to gain market share and pull away from your competition.

The Certified Short Sale Agent (CSSA) designation is an industry-recognized symbol of excellence and experience. It teaches Realtors® how to make short sales an effective and profitable part of their businesses.

Here are just some of the many benefits:

  • Close more deals faster for bigger commissions
  • Learn expert techniques to negotiate quick deals
  • Get noticed by lenders as a preferred listing agent
  • Reach the largest qualified buyer/seller pool
  • Emerge as the most knowledgeable “go to” expert in your area

CSSA is a MUST have for any serious listing agent. And for this week only we have extended our NAR show special, which means that you can get CSSA certified NOW for our lowest price ever.

To take advantage of this limited-time discount training opportunity click here. If you have questions or need additional information feel free to call us anytime at (866) 382-4445.