Boca Raton, Fla. — Foreclosure.com today announced that it has doubled the size of its agent services department in response to high volume and demand for a mix of innovative programs that help connect buyers and sellers in the distressed real estate marketplace.

It’s an industry niche that is thriving as traditional sales continue to lag across the board. In fact, reports indicate that more than 45 percent of real estate transactions today involve some sort of distressed or foreclosure property.

“Foreclosures are red hot right now,” said Foreclosure.com General Sales Manager, Anthony Segrich. “Smart buyers are aware of what’s going on — inventory is increasing around them, home prices are falling and government incentives are now temporarily available for first-time homebuyers. It’s the perfect time to achieve the American Dream and more than likely save big while doing it.”

Foreclosure.com, which maintains the most comprehensive and reliable database of more than 1.8 million distressed real estate listings nationwide, facilitates the sale of homes in several ways, working hand-in-hand with the three main groups that are involved in the process: Lenders, agents and buyers.

According to Segrich, Foreclosure.com has forged powerful partnerships with several of the top lending institutions in the United States to help them market their listings on Foreclosure.com, which attracts millions of curious buyers from around the world each month.

Foreclosure.com features these lender-owned listings on its Web site, as well as the contact information of the appropriate agents/brokers. And if the lender does not have an agent or broker, Foreclosure.com will provide a qualified professional from its Broker Network — the number one directory of its kind in the foreclosure industry.

Most of the real estate professionals in the Foreclosure.com Broker Network have received top-notch training on all aspects of the foreclosure process through the Certified Foreclosure Agent program. Offered through Foreclosure.com Agent University, Certified Foreclosure Agent courses are delivered in a candidate-friendly format that comprises live and pre-recorded online sessions that agents/brokers participate in from the convenience of their homes and offices.

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Our free monthly real estate newsletter, “Investment Exchange” was just emailed out to those who have already signed up on Foreclosure.com to receive it.

The November 2008 edition covers selling houses in a down market — a hot topic because of the current state of the economy and the overall dip in the housing market throughout the United States.

In short, it’s not an easy endeavor right now.

The good news, however, is that buyers are still out there and houses are selling … there buyer pool is just more shallow. Therefore, you need to know how to go above and beyond to make your home stand out from the crowd.

We also talk about the buyer side of the equation, leveraging the market now to capitalize on great deals that will be worth double the purchase prices in just a few years.

To check out the November 2008 installment and previous monthly installments click here.

“Investment Exchange” is a FREE resource that Foreclosure.com provides its site visitors. Sign up to receive the educational real estate newsletter each month at no cost right here.

Attention real estate agents and brokers: The Foreclosure.com Broker Network is the place to be!

Don’t just take our word for it:

“The Foreclosure.com Broker Network is indeed the place to be! I recently upgraded to the million-dollar producer package and I´m already seeing results. Being featured at the top of the directory makes all the difference in the world.”

Mike LaRocca, Realtor®
Lake Worth, Fla.

There’s more where that came from — agents and brokers from around the nation are raving about the #1 directory for real estate professionals.

The Foreclosure.com Broker Network — the most authoritative resource in the foreclosure industry — is more than just a phonebook-style directory. It’s used by major lenders and asset managers, as well as local buyers, to find the best listing agents in the business.

Here are just a few of the many benefits:

• Increase sales — Lenders, asset managers and homebuyers rely on the directory to find the most qualified agents. That means they contact you … a lot.

• Stand out — More than 6 million potential buyers visit our site each month. Cash-in on this massive audience with premier directory placement.

• Get smarter – Professional designations and certifications help agents close more deals. Enjoy discounts on industry training at Agent University to become best in class.

So what are you waiting for?

More than 80 percent of real estate transactions in today’s market involve some sort of distressed or foreclosure real estate. Take greater advantage of this market trend and work with more qualified buyers TODAY with Foreclosure.com Broker Network.

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Attention real estate agents and owners selling their homes: Get noticed, attract buyers and sell your listing(s) NOW for maximum value!

Ignite real estate sales and increase commissions virtually overnight innovative marketing techniques THAT WORK in even in the softest markets. James Gage — who has made a killing throughout his successful investing career in niche markets such as lease options, short sales and probate homes — will reveal his proven strategies for success during this special online learning opportunity from Foreclosure.com.

“Real Estate Marketing The Fusion Way!” is a LIVE 90-minute Webinar training session that is set for Wednesday, November 12 at 4 p.m. ET. To participate in — and register for — the instructional session CLICK HERE.

James will teach you how to become an “outside of the box real estate marketer,” blending various strategies — traditional and new — to create winning campaigns in 24 hours or less. It’s all about “fusion” to gain exposure — the more eyeballs you can attract to your listing(s) and services the more money you will make!

Here are just some of the topics that James will cover:

• Old approach vs. new technologies
• Effective marketing on a shoestring budget
• What works in different market cycles
• How to get winning campaigns up and running in 24 hours

NOW is your chance to learn how to create winning and effective awareness campaigns that attract qualified buyers to your listing(s) … regardless of current market conditions!

Register for “Real Estate Marketing The Fusion Way!” before it’s too late. Spots are limited and filling up FAST! CLICK HERE.

Webinars are LIVE educational sessions that let participants see, hear and interact with real estate experts right from their personal computer screens. In fact, Webinars are driven in part by visitor feedback and questions that are posed during the sessions. For more information and course offerings click here.

Foreclosure.com today announced a major partnership with Z57 — an award-winning real estate Internet marketing company that specializes in Realtor® Web site design — to provide homebuyers and real estate agents with valuable foreclosure listings content.

In fact, we will provide valuable Web site content in the form of more than 1.2 million distressed real estate listings for over 15,000 Z57 agents

In addition, Z57 agents will benefit from free leads from the motivated buyers who visit their sites, ensuring that qualified traffic is captured and available for future marketing initiatives.

To get started today real estate agents and brokers are encouraged to visit www.z57.com/foreclosure.

“Z57 and its agents are known for standing out in the crowd,” said Foreclosure.com Director of Partner Relations, Zack Preble. “Adding the best foreclosure listings to their sites, as well as securing important buyer leads, will help them shine that much brighter.”

With more than 200 themes and customizable content, Z57 turns Realtor® Web sites into valuable community resources. And with more than 15,000 custom nationwide real estate agent Web sites, the company has emerged as the leader in online real estate marketing.

According to Z57 Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Whitlock, a dedication to providing added value to its clients such as the recent partnership with Foreclosure.com is what drives the company’s success.

“We are very happy to be partnering with the foremost provider of foreclosure data on the Web,” said Whitlock. “The real estate market is changing and more and more buyers are looking to purchase distressed real estate than ever before. Our agents will benefit tremendously thanks to this partnership with Foreclosure.com, receiving high quality content and valuable free leads day after day.”

To learn more about Z57 real estate Web design and marketing services, as well as enhancing your Web site with more than 1.2 million nationwide distressed real estate listings, please visit www.z57.com/foreclosure right now.