I remember receiving a letter last year from the Veterans Administration (VA) stating that I hadn't used my post 9-11 GI Bill that I had received after being re-activated in 2002 right after 9-11. Basically, it was a nudge saying "Hey, dumbo, it's been 10 years since you've used your benefits and they're going to expire in 5 years...get movin." Needless to say I went back to school to get my MBA.
A lot of times, military members don't know of all the benefits that are available to them, or they simply forget to use them. I just had a client who was in the service 54 years ago and never even applied for veterans benefits because he thought he didn't rate them, he's in the process now of purchasing a home with me using a VA loan, 54 years later....but you know the saying "better late than......" Late last year the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), announced it was developing a national course specifically designated as Military Relocation Professional Certification.
Alex Popovic will be attending the first course held in Arizona, primarily in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area on February 6th. The goal of Military Relocation Professional Certification Core Course is to educate real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs--as sellers or buyers--and take full advantage of military benefits and support.
I wanted to thank the NAR and the real estate community for formulating and implementing this valuable certification. As a former military member, who's niche is working with veterans, this valuable class will allow non military realtors to speak and understand the military language and help serve those who served.
For other ActiveRainer's, take a look at the link in the blog and click to find out course dates and availability in your area, its a great certification to have and will help you differentiate yourself, did you know Rainers that VA loans generally allow higher DTI's (Debt To Income ratios) than the new Dodd/Frank rules do (currently in the mid 40% range)?. So what does this mean for you, well, in the current lending climate, Veterans are easier to qualify.....do you think this is a big deal.....you betch ya! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me below. Please pass this blog or info forward to others in the community via any social media. Yes that's me as a young Force Reconnaissance Marine Scout/Sniper. Semper Fi
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