December 2025

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway)

DESCRIPTION

Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) - NAR's Certificate Course will be held IN PERSON. 

NAR's Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification focuses on both the buyer and seller sides of distressed property transactions. 

For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures represent the new “traditional” real estate transaction. Knowing how to maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as how to identify the distinct real estate opportunities in foreclosure are not merely good skills to have in today’s market—they are critical. This course helps students evaluate all available options for distressed homeowners and identify the components of an effective short-sale package. This course looks at how real estate professionals can counsel buyer-clients in the purchase of foreclosure properties. And as a practical resource, this course shows students how consumers can avoid foreclosure in the future.

Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels, this course gives you a framework for understanding how to:
• Direct distressed sellers to finance, tax & legal professionals
• Qualify sellers for short sales
• Develop a short sale package
• Negotiate with lenders
• Tap into buyer demand
• Safeguard your commission
• Limit risk
• Protect buyers

The Short Sales and Foreclosures course counts towards earning NAR's Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification as well as one REBAC elective course to be applied towards the ABR® designation. To earn this certification REALTORS® must complete a few requirements:
1. Complete the SFR® certification course
2. Be a member in good standing with NAR.
3. Submit an application and fee of $175 to NAR.

CLICK HERE for more information on the SFR® certification.

Course material will be emailed prior to class. 

COST

Members: $45.00 / Non-Members: $65.00

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