The path to pursuing the SFR certification is straightforward. Follow these four steps:

1. Be a member in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS®
   
   
   
2. Complete a qualifying core course. Choose ONE of the following:
   
   REBAC’s Short Sales and Foreclosures Course
   formerly known as Foreclosure Prevention: What Buyer's Representatives Need to Know
   One day in length
   Available in classroom. Find courses at www.CourseCalendar.com.
   Online Course Now Available!
   
   
   CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients’ Interests
   One day in length
   Available in classroom. Find courses at www.crs.com.
   Online Course Now Available!
   
   
   
3. View three 1-hour Webinars available free of charge.
   Click here to view Webinars.
   
   
   
4. Submit application - Download application here (PDF).
   • Send completed application to SFR@realtors.org
   • $175 application fee waived through March 31, 2010.
   • You may return the application to the SFR department via email, fax or direct mail. Please see the application for the contact information.

****Sign up for the Short Sale and Foreclosure Course at the 2010 Midyear Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. Download registration form.

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