SFR® – Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification

Hosted by EXIT Global Realty

 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
 Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
 Location: Sihle Insurance Group
 Instructor: Brian Woods
 Price: Coming Soon

Registration

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Course Description

The Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Certification is designed to help real estate professionals expertly guide homeowners and buyers through distressed-property transactions with confidence. As markets shift, the ability to navigate financial hardship, lender negotiations, short sale timelines, and foreclosure processes becomes increasingly valuable.

This full-day training provides a practical, step-by-step understanding of how to work with distressed sellers, evaluate mortgage and hardship situations, collaborate effectively with lenders and servicers, and protect your clients from risk. You’ll leave equipped with the tools, scripts, systems, and knowledge to support buyers, sellers, and investors with professionalism and care.

What You’ll Learn

How to assess a homeowner’s financial circumstances and hardship eligibility

How to determine whether a short sale is a viable option

How to assemble and submit a comprehensive short sale package

How to communicate effectively with distressed borrowers, lenders, and servicers

How foreclosure timelines work and what to expect at each stage

How to guide buyers and investors through REO and distressed-property purchases

How to identify risk factors, legal considerations, and red flags

How to market yourself as an SFR®-certified resource in your community

Why Earn the SFR® Certification?

Stand out in your market with specialized expertise

Better protect and support clients in financial hardship

Expand your skillset to serve buyers, sellers, and investors

Prepare yourself for market cycles where distressed properties rise

Gain credibility through a respected REBI certification

Upon completion of this class, attendees will be eligible to apply for the SFR® Certification through the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI).