NAR SFR Designation

I had the pleasure of attending the CRS training in Pleasanton this week for the SFR designation.  Frank Sirio and LeRoy Houser were the trainers. Foreclosure Avoidance is my specialty (and my passion) and I was eager to take this training.  I have completed more than 50 hours of training in short sales and foreclosure avoidance at this point and was eager to go.

I was not disappointed and would encourage anyone to take this course.  I always feel that if I get one good idea from any training it is well worth it and there were a lot of great ideas and good information.

I am now completing the webinars and they are also very informative.

One of the things I love most about this business is the willingness of Realtors to share information and ideas with each other. 

I was on a listing appointment yesterday and the seller commented to me that our business is so highly competitive.  I told them that it is but that we are also a small tightly knit community and rely on each other.  Without our mutual cooperation it is hard to imagine homes selling!

Foreclosure avoidance needs to be at the center of the solution to our current economic crisis.  Homeownership provides stability in a community and is the most reliable and proven path to building wealth.  Our ability to help a homeowner retain their home or avoid the auction block is critical.  I've been in the business for 30 years and I don't think I have ever been more proud to tell people I am a Realtor and I serve the community!