The alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. ET Sunday morning (3:30 a.m. ET if you really want to get technical because of Daylight Savings Time) for me to catch my plane to Nashville, Tenn., which was the location for the ERA International Business Conference (IBC) 2010.

Before I knew it I was on the ground, safe and sound at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

I was among the 2,016 attendees, surpassing ERAs goal for the conference of 2,010. There was such a great energy throughout the entire conference.

And it only got better as we delivered our Certified Foreclosure Agent (CFA) curriculum to more than 100 agents on Monday.

They even survived the test!

The breakout sessions were timely with speakers such as Dirk Zeller and Fannie Mae. The general sessions were inspiring, too. Keith Ferrazzi — author of “Who’s got your back” — gave an inspiring address and made us think about the quality of our relationships.

The entire experience was an honor and a pleasure. Thank you ERA … we can’t wait until the next event!

Boca Raton, Fla. — March 5, 2010 — Foreclosure.com Director of Education, Linda Yates, will deliver a live, seven-hour Certified Foreclosure Agent (CFA) training course for the benefit of more than 100 agents at ERA® International Business Conference (IBC) 2010, which is scheduled for the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, March 15, 2010.

“Distressed real estate in general and foreclosures in particular will continue to account for a significant amount of transactions now and in the future,” said Yates. “CFA training puts agents on the forefront of this industry-leading trend. We are honored to bring our certification training to IBC.”

The deal-driven educational seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Seats are already sold out.

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Foreclosure.com Founder, President and CEO, Brad Geisen, will be featured on a panel of online real estate experts at the Inman News ‘Real Estate Connect New York City 2010’ as a presenter during the ‘Foreclosure App Shoot-Out’ Innovation Workshop.

‘Foreclosure App Shoot-Out,’ which will focus on the various foreclosure sites on the Web and which one is right for the different types of homebuyers/investors, will be held from 2:50 to 3:35 p.m. ET.

“There are so many sites on the Internet right now that it can be quite overwhelming for buyers and investors,” said Geisen. “It’s often hard to tell the difference between friend and foe. I will clarify everything at Inman, as well as detail the exciting features and forward-thinking projects we have in the pipeline.”

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Foreclosure.com Director of Education, Linda Yates, will be featured on a panel of knowledgeable experts at the ERA® ‘Saving the Dream of Homeownership’ Seminar, which is scheduled for the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

Yates and the other presenters will address the needs, questions and concerns of consumers regarding the purchase of foreclosed and/or short sale homes. In addition, information on how to prevent foreclosure will also be made available.

“The clock is ticking to capitalize on the best real estate conditions buyers and investors have come across in literally decades,” said Yates. “Record-low home prices and interest rates, as well as limited-time government tax incentives, have created the ‘perfect storm’ for future homeowners.”

The educational seminar, which is free to attend and open to the public, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. ET. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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We’ve arrived at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., for the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo!

These are just a few pictures of our booth (#3454), which will be staffed throughout the weekend by a variety of folks from our relatively nearby headquarters in Boca Raton, including Director of Business Development/Creative Director Stephen Chip, Director of Partner Relations Zack Preble, General Sales Manager Anthony Segrich and Director of Education Linda Yates.

We’re introducing the Certified Foreclosure Agent (CFA) program at the show and signing up motivated agents on the spot who want to take their careers to the next level. CFA designation is an awesome way to stay on top of the latest market trends and continue to earn commissions even in the softest market conditions.

CFA agents stand out and thrive!

In addition, we are on the scene to tell you all about our Community Expert Program, which is a groundbreaking marketing solution that will help you close more buyer transactions. It’ an innovative and cost effective way to do business — thousands search for properties in your area and recognize YOU as their go-to person.

Then the calls and emails start pouring in because these buyers connect with YOU as a real estate expert. It’s a great way to build relationships today to ensure that you close the deals tomorrow. Earn more money!

Of course, the CFA and Community Expert programs are just two of the many ways in which Foreclosure.com helps real estate agents and brokers enrich their careers. Stop by booth #3454 at  the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo this weekend or visit us online to learn more about how we can help you.

You’ll be glad you did!