The Agent University

As we prepare for the first day of a new school year, we are reminded of the importance of school districts and the huge role they play in the real estate world. School information is so important. It’s among the many reasons that it is included on every property listing on  Foreclosure.com. It is common knowledge that [...]

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was introduced to Congress in Sept. 2007 and was signed into law three months later in Dec. 2007. The act was designed to provide relief for homeowners who were facing foreclosure. Under the act, homeowners would no longer owe taxes on forgiven mortgage debt. This act is now set to [...]

        The Agent University would like to congratulate our most recent graduates! These professionals are highly trained and equipped with the expert training to become leaders in their fields. Debra Watts- Certified Foreclosure Agent Specialist Richard Womeldorf- Certified Foreclosure Agent Expert Rick Woodring- Property Preservation & Field Service Specialist Charlie Fesperman- Property Preservation & Field Service Specialist [...]

The United States housing market has been in a treacherous state since the bubble burst a few years ago. Housing prices reached a peak in 2006, followed by a record increase in foreclosure rates and low prices in the years that followed. We have heard mixed reports in 2012, as we are seeing even lower prices [...]

Ron April is a consistently performing agent in the Newburyport, Mass., area; so consistent, in fact, that he has been named a RE/MAX Hall of Fame agent. He attributes much of his success to his back-to-basics philosophy of respect and attention to detail. But, how exactly is he accomplishing that with his clients? “By caring about [...]

There are so many ways that our time can be spent, whether we choose to do it wisely or otherwise. Sometimes it gets confusing when our email inbox fills up with offers to take this education course or to go to that technology conference that you may be tempted to just say “NO MORE.” Why are [...]

Thanks to the fraudulent foreclosure practices and the epic market crash, the United States government has really tightened the leash when it comes to real estate practices. If you want to succeed as a real estate investor or broker, you owe it to yourself – and your clients – to get educated about how the [...]

Below are the most recent agents to earn their Certified Foreclosure Agent , Certified Short Sale Agent (CSSA) , Property Preservation and Field Services Certification , Certified Commercial Foreclosure Agent and/or Graduate/Master Investor Series designation(s) through The Agent University. These highly-trained professionals are now equipped with the knowledge and power necessary to be leaders in their fields. Congratulations! James Ware — Certified Foreclosure Agent Specialist Sabine Gierula [...]

As long as the market is flooded with foreclosures, real estate investors need to be aware of how to keep their properties in tip-top shape so that they can earn maximum profits from rentals or flips. As a real estate agent or broker, the fact that the foreclosure market is big business means that you can [...]

Foreclosures are still dominating the real estate market and, by all accounts, will be for the foreseeable future. That’s among the many reasons we have expanded our offerings to include a network especially for vendors who service foreclosed homes. Vendors – contractors, landscapers, junk removal companies, etc. – can register for our vendor network to put themselves [...]

Being there for your clients – that’s the key to success as a real estate agent or broker, regardless of the current state of the real estate market. This month, we want to encourage you to go where the business is: Foreclosures and other forms of distressed real estate. If you haven’t already started marketing your [...]

The waterfall is flowing, the candle is lit, soft music is playing and I’m finally getting over my writer’s block. It is amazing what a Zen moment will do for your productivity and, in turn, your profitability. Are you going so fast through your day that you forget to stop? If so, it’s high time that [...]

I’m excited and filled with hope about the new short sale rules. I believe these new rules have the potential to change the complexion of our entire real estate marketplace. Ultimately, if administered properly, it will help many more homeowners avoid foreclosure by holding together transactions buyers have previously abandoned because of excessive delays in [...]

Below are the most recent agents to earn their Certified Foreclosure Agent , Certified Short Sale Agent (CSSA) , Certified Commercial Foreclosure Agent and/or Graduate Investor Series designation(s) through The Agent University . These highly-trained professionals are now equipped with the knowledge and power necessary to be leaders in their fields. Congratulations! Lance Twedt –  Certified Short Sale Agent Donald Torrence — Master Investor Series Kathleen Griffin — Certified Foreclosure [...]

The United States government is unveiling yet another initiative to further speed up the short sale process. The new guidelines from the Federal Housing Finance Agency will go into effect June 15, 2012. In a nutshell, they stipulate further regulations for lenders to help process short sales more quickly. Lenders will be required to respond to [...]

Do you think of yourself as a “brand?” If not, you’re probably missing out on a vastly more profitable real estate business. Think about the biggest, wealthiest businesses in the world — their brands were deliberately developed and are widely recognized (and extraordinarily lucrative) as a result. Even if your business is just you, it’s still [...]

You’ve probably heard a lot about our Certified Short Sale Agent (CSSA) program by now. Maybe you’ve read through the course descriptions and even thought about signing up. Well, what’s stopping you? If you’re one of the ever-shrinking number of agents who haven’t gotten their CSSA designations from The Agent University, you’re only holding yourself back. In [...]

Deric Beckett is a busy real estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Maryland. And thanks to The Agent University and Foreclosure.com, he’s getting even busier. Deric already has his Certified Foreclosure Agent and Certified Short Sale Agent (CSSA) designations through The Agent University. He’s learned firsthand how valuable relevant market training can be. “I am very pleased with the results [...]

When you need your car repaired, you take it to a mechanic. When you want a gourmet meal, you visit a five-star restaurant. When your buyers want to explore the short sales in your area, whom do they go to? Is it you? If not, why not? You’ve been hearing about short sales for ages, but for [...]

The biggest tip I have for attracting relocation buyers is in a single word: relationships. Relocation buyers come from multiple sources (referrals, online searches, national portals, social media, etc.). To tap into these sources you need to begin to build relationships with potential buyers (and other agents) via the cross-channels available to you. The key [...]