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 courses:
   
   

   REBAC’s Short Sales and Foreclosures Course: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know 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 available through NAR's REALTOR® University! *Successful completion of this one-day course counts as credit toward earning the SFR certification and also meets the elective course requirement for REBAC's ABR® Designation.

   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 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 with $175 application fee to SFR@realtors.org
   • You may return the application to the SFR department via email, fax or direct mail. Please see the application for the contact information.
   

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