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I Am Now a Certified Distressed Property Expert!

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said June 30, 2010

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I got my Certified Distressed Property Expert designation last week. There are 1.2 million real estate agents in the US and only 25,000 of us have earned this distinction. What I’ve been trained to do is help distressed homeowners find a way out of what seems like an impossible situation. And pretty much everybody these days knows someone in an impossible situation: lost a job, can’t find a new one, can’t make the mortgage payments, house is worth less than they owe, bank is threatening to foreclose. And for some many, that’s exactly what is happening. They’re losing their homes.

Most people never know that there is an option. It’s called a ‘short sale.’ It’s where you convince the bank to take less than what you owe. And I’ve been trained to manage these kinds of transactions.

My motivation in making this investment of time and money was watching so many agents do it wrong – not out of a lack of caring or bad intention, just ignorance. Truth be told, none of us even knew what a short sale was 2 or 3 years ago. Now short sales are part of everyday life in America.

But there’s a big difference between knowing what a short sale is and knowing how to navigate the tricky, shark-invested waters of short-sale land. Frankly, many agents in the Atlanta area are just winging it. Not good. This is an area of real estate that requires specific training and expertise.

I’ve got that training and expertise now. If you’re in trouble, email me or call me. In a confidential conversation, I’ll help you figure out your best option. And it’s almost never foreclosure. Let me help.

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3 Responses to “I Am Now a Certified Distressed Property Expert!”

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  2. Carl H. Martens on July 3rd, 2010 8:02 pm

    Lynne, I think this is a very valuable asset that you can provide now to your clients. With the rising number of distressed homes it is important to have the knowledge to help your buyers and sellers make educated decisions. I applaud you.

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