The Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Certification from the National Association of REALTORS® gives real estate agents the skills to guide clients through short sales, foreclosures and bank-owned property transactions.
Learn how short sales work, from determining seller eligibility and preparing required documentation to securing lender approval.
Build your understanding of foreclosure timelines, legal considerations and the processes involved in working with bank-owned properties.
Develop the practical skills for working with lenders, managing expectations and supporting clients through short sale and foreclosure processes.
To become certified, you must be a member of the National Association of REALTORS® in good standing.
Learn your way—either online at your own pace or through an instructor led class, offered in person or as a live interactive webinar.
Pay the one-time application fee of $175. You may only promote yourself with the SFR® Certification once you receive an email notification that it has been awarded.
There are no annual renewals for SFR® Certification, but you must maintain active NAR membership to use the logo and name.
Strengthen your ability to manage short sale and foreclosure requirements so transactions move forward more smoothly.
Identify viable distressed property opportunities for buyers, sellers and investors as market conditions shift.
Improve your coordination with lenders and servicers to reduce delays and keep transactions on track.
Deliver clearer guidance and better outcomes for clients navigating distressed property situations.
Enhance your professional standing with recognized credentials, marketing tools and directory visibility.
Apply practical techniques right away in real transactions involving short sales and foreclosures.
I would highly recommend this webinar class to agents that are willing to expand their knowledge on the REO world and dealing with foreclosure properties.
—SFR® Certification Course Attendee
The webinar exceeded my expectations. The presenter broke down complex topics into practical, actionable steps. I left with a clear roadmap and the confidence to move forward.
—SFR® Certification Course Attendee
