Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource – the new NAR Certification for the new “traditional” transaction

For many real estate professionals, perhaps including you, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” real estate transaction. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today’s market — they are critical. And while short sales and foreclosures are not for the faint of heart, agents with the proper tools and training can use these specialty areas to build their business for the long term.

With that goal, many KCRAR members earned the SFR certification in March 2010. If you're one of them, here's more help:

Network with other SFR’s
Forgot something you learned in class? Need to discuss something with another SFR? Here is a list of your classmates arranged by city.

Also, here's an important form you might need (Authorization to release information).

If you have not achieved the Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource certification, you can take the class online. Learn what it takes to become SFR certified.

 

Learn about all the REALTOR® Family Designation Programs

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has nine affiliated Institutes, Societies, and
Councils that provide a wide-ranging menu of programs and services that assist members in
increasing skills, productivity and knowledge. Designations acknowledging experience and expertise
in various real estate sectors are awarded by each Affiliated group upon completion of required
courses. In addition, NAR offers five certification programs to its members.

	ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative With over 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 30,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience. REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council) Contact REBAC, 1-800-648-6224, or visit the REBAC Web site.
	ABRM, Accredited Buyer Representative Manager Geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice, designees have taken and passed both the ABR® and ABRMSM course and provided documentation of past management experience. REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council) Contact REBAC, 1-800-648-6224 or visit the REBAC Web site.
	ALC, Accredited Land Consultant ALC’s are the recognized experts in land brokerage transactions of five specialized types: (1) farms and ranches; (2) undeveloped tracts of land; (3) transitional and development land; (4) subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and (5) site selection and assemblage of land parcels. Acquire valuable skills through educational offerings leading to the ALC designation. REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) For information on the ALC designation call 1-800-441-5263, visit the RLI Web site or e-mail RLI.
	CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member® CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes more than 7,500 designees and an equal number of candidates principally in North America, but also in Asia and Europe. CCIMs are backed by a respected education program, as well as superior technology products and business resources. CCIM Institute Call 1-800-621-7027, visit the CCIM Web site.
	CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist The CIPS network is comprised of 1,500 real estate professionals from 50 countries who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the "international" market. Whether traveling abroad to put deals together, assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest abroad, or serving an immigrant niche in local markets, CIPS designees are consumers' best resource to ensure they are dealing with a professional skilled in the unique aspects of international real estate.