I'm interested-- we are getting a large number of short sales in a short (pun intended) period of time.

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 I, and another Realtor, just created the Polk County Pre-foreclosure Specialist Team! We need as much information as possible .. We were challenged by our OP to get aggressive with this market that not to many other Realtors are interested in handling. We added 5 agents on our team and have another 6 wanting to join.

I am interested in what you have to share.

Like everything else in Real Estate, short sales are a niche market for the right people. I don't think every Realtor has the ability to work these properly.

Steve:  I think you almost hit the nail on the head... Short Sales are definitely a niche market and definitely require some sort of training, experience, guidance or mentoring to understand and work properly (assuming you have your client's best interest at heart).  Any agent can get the training or guidance (you don't have to be a rocket scientist to "get it") but in my experience of nearly 4 years of Short Sale specialization, many just don't care to take the time away from other activities that take less effort and might result in more direct revenue generation.

I have been trying to learn more about Short Sales.  I am just getting started in the business and have been trying to find out all that I can

Brad: KWU just came out with a short sale class a couple of months ago.  As a KW agent, it would definitely be a good place to start.  I have reviewed it and the information is definitely at the "national" level and does not speak to local market conditions and nuances, but it is good solid information to build a foundation of knowledge from.

I'd love to see what you have to offer on the topic.

Brad, I teach that course at our market center. The KWU course is very good.

Steve:  I was actually unaware of the short sale class, I will definitely check it out.

 Any other information would be appreciated or other sources to check out.

I guess I will start on Monday with the short sale class. It will be split up over a few days.

I have started a group Sharing Information of Short Sales and here is where the information will be poster. Feel free to add content, ask questions, and help one another with this segment that is so prevalent in our market today.

Excellent Mark - I look forward to learning more too.  I have a friend/client who is having some difficulties and may be heading this way, unfortunately.

Hi There

I would be interested in learning more on short sales. thanks

Brad: If I can offer any advice, guidance or assistance, please feel free to contact me directly by phone or e-mail.  I will be happy to help any way that I can.  As I had to teach myself about short sales (since there were no classes a few years ago) I understand how difficult it can be to absorb all the info necessary to conduct these transactions properly for your clients.