Designations -What are They and What do They Mean.

Designations

What are they and What do they mean?

Certified Negotiation Consultant (CNC)

I have received my Certified Negotiation Consultant (CNC) designation from the REALTORAssociation of West/South Suburban Chicagoland.

Recent industry surveys indicate that todays consumers place a high value on their real estate agents ability to guide them through the negotiation process. Designed and presented by a nationally recognized authority on real estate negotiating, the CNC training program provides real estate professionals with the skills required to assist sellers and buyers in effectively negotiating the sale or purchase of real estate.

Working with a Certified Negotiation Consultant will enhance a consumers competitive position at the negotiating table and increase their chances of getting the best results available in the market place.

Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification (SFR)

NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification

Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR^®Expertise in Distressed Sales

The National Association of REALTORS^® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS^® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.

According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” transaction. REALTORS^® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.

“As leading advocates for homeownership, REALTORS^® believe that any family that loses its home to foreclosure is one family too many, but unfortunately, there are situations in which people just cannot afford to keep their homes, and a foreclosure or a short sale results,” said 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan, a broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Dallas-Fort Worth. “Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for home buyers and benefit the larger community, as well, but it’s extremely important to have the help of a real estate professional like a REALTOR^® who has earned the SFR certification for these kinds of purchases.”

The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help REALTORS^® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves. To earn the SFR certification, REALTORSare required to take one core course and three Webinars.