Before you invest in Short Sale training, see what agents have to say about the
CDRS Short Sale Training Program.
"Our goal is to give you 8+ years of experience-based instruction and content, packaged into one solution. Short Sales have become one of the hottest topics in real estate. Head knowledge is one thing... implementation and experience is another. Anyone can teach on this topic, but very few have the experience themselves to understand what they're teaching and help you troubleshoot the issues you're facing. Who ultimately loses? The homeowner, the buyer, you, and everyone else involved in the transaction. We cannot play "Short Sale Roulette." The stakes are high and, as the professionals representing our clients, we have a responsibility to be armed and equipped to represent them properly. Short Sales are the new reality of real estate and now is the time for our industry to step-up and serve our communities in a whole new way."
Michael & Stacy Spickes
CEO, America's Home Rescue
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"THIS is the course to take! My partner Kenneth Garber has the CDPE and IT DOESN'T COMPARE:):) Not even close. Not only do Mike and Stacey provide a comprehensive workbook, but the audio is full of "make sense" information. It all comes together, the website is awesome, and there is no other course out there that even comes close. If I were writing a short-sale course, this is EXACTLY how I would do it. It's time for real estate agents to step up to the challenge of being EDUCATED, not "opinionated"."
Debra Garber
"The amount of NEW knowledge and resources now available to me as a CDRS is quite amazing.
With 22 years experience under my belt, I can say with certainty that any licensed real estate agent dealing in this sector of the industry who is working without benefit of this dynamic training experience does so at the peril of his clients! His probability of a successful outcome MUST be diminished as he "learns the ropes" of this complex and time-sensitive process, fraught with "dead ends", "box canyons" and the most worrisome "learning experiences" I recommend American Home Rescue's "hands on" training to any responsible residential agent seeking to come to the aid of distressed homeowners in this challenging market."
Carl Fischer, Broker/Owner
All The Best Real Estate
"I have been in the business since 1985 done many short sale transactions in the mid 80s and early nineties. The game of short sale have changed dramatically, many companies calling themselves specialist on short sales education and certifications, I have attended, watched many of them and all what I have learned is something that I already know, except I'm out few hundred dollars and a certificate on my wall that really did not mean much providing the actual information given. The CDRS course and webinars that I took for 9 hours, I have learned so many details about today's short sale. America's Home Rescue websites are amazing and full of information that you should not be caught without. I am so impressed and thankful for such information that you gave me, now I can go out full of confidence to do the short sale the right way. Every realtor should go through the course; it should be a requirement by the DRE to do business in today's market."
Sam Othman
Prudential California Realty
"I have SFR and CDPE. This was a more helpful class."
Donna Lutkins
"I don't understand how any REALTOR could possibly go out and try to do a short sale without the knowledge I learned in this class. The reason the majority of REALTOR's are struggling with short sales and wasting months being completely frustrated is because they don't know the process, the banks limits and the way they need to handle sellers based on their loan type. Our industry needs to get educated on how to help seller's so we can stop the foreclosure madness. Education is the only way and I highly recommend your course!! Thank you so much!"
Michelle Caudill
Exit 1st Choice Realty
Northern Virginia
"The CDRS "live" course is the best "nuts and bolts" program in existance today. Should be required before anyone can assist in a Short sale."
Bob Hummer
"I highly recommend this course. Other courses I have taken have not given me the guidelines and figures that the banks use to determine whether to approve or deny. Before I always was left with the feeling that it was up to the individual negotiator...and whether or not they had a bad day. Now I know WHAT the bank needs in order to approve...and have am confident that I will submit only packages that can meet their guidelines. THANKS!!!"
Rita Hawes
"Very valuable mandatory information required to assist sellers in the listing and sale of short sale properties."
Pauline Witty
"CDPE & SFR. This course far exceeds the content of both the other courses! Excellent material and delivery! Essential information for any agent. Should be required before attempting to work with any seller facing foreclosure!"
Walt Harvey Broker-Associate, Short Sale Specialist
East Oahu Realty
"A great introduction to the methodology and shortcuts to evaluating and having success in closing short sales. Took a lot of the mystery out of the process and gave me a good understanding of the process."
Lisa Matthews
"I have sat two other short sale/foreclosure certification classes and nothing compares to this. The amount of information and tools provided for the cost doesn't compare to any thing else. Since having take the course I have discover there are a bewildering number of other certification courses that are really trying to sell you transaction administration services. Your process keeps the agent in control where it needs to be."
Marcie Flournoy
“You say you have taken other Short Sale classes - well if you have not taken this one you still don't have all the Nuts & Bolts! This program goes so much further than SFR, CDPE or any others that you may have taken.
I took this class almost two years ago and I can tell you for a fact none of the others compare!! Stacy and Michael Spickes are the best in the industry. If you don't know why an FHA short sale is handled differently than a Conventional or VA - you will after this class. They will also teach you how to protect your commission!! I can't say enough about how good they are. Everyone I know that has taken their class will tell you it is the best available.
Do yourself a favor - Register today!”
Dee Spraker, CDRS, ABR, GRI
Keller Williams Realty
"This was truly the best course I've taken and I've taken many over the past 23 years of being in the business! Michael and Stacy have what it takes to keep your interest- while learning and they get you coming back for more-wanting to know what's next! They are great speakers and they get you involved-which I felt was great, since it keeps you on your toes throughout the lessons. I truly walked away from my first course with America's Home Rescue - thinking - Now that's how it should be done! They covered everything, they explained it perfectly and they provided us with the tools to follow each of their lessons throughout the course. They are great at what they do - they believe in their product and they want to help people! That's what it's all about! Thanks again Michael and Stacy!"
Terri Bruno of South Orange County
"The most in depth Short Sale know how on the market!"
Cheri Kirwan
"Whether you are a Buyer's Agent or a Short Sale Listing Agent, this training will enable you to attain the knowledge and the competitive "edge" to be among the most professional an successful in your area. With the training provided for the CDRS designation, you no longer have to attend every short sale training event provided in your area just hoping to keep up with changes (and frequently going away disappointed) because the CDRS training is complete, on-going and updated with the most timely and trustworthy information available. Whether you are just beginning in short sales or you are one of the most experienced short sale agents in your area, I believe this training is crucial."
Tamara J. Bradley
"My name is Michelle Almeida, I work for Realty Executives Metro South in Taunton, MA.
I got back into real estate a year and a half ago. I was unemployed at the time and had no other prospects. I thought I would give real estate another try…why not, I mean it didn’t work for me the first time when the market was great, houses were selling over the asking price and the average list time was 10 minutes.
Since it didn’t work in that environment, I am sure it will work this time, with house prices falling out of control, buyers unable to obtain financing and the average list time longer than my real estate career. Why not give it a try.
I knew I needed to go to a different office. I sought out Realty Executives. I found a home here. I am with veteran agents in a positive, comfortable atmosphere. Now I needed to build a business. I didn’t have much outside my sphere of influence. The Realty Executive’s conference was coming up at MGM Grand in CT. I wanted to go, wasn’t sure if I could…then it was highly suggested by my broker/owner that I should; so I did.
That conference changed my life. Michael and Stacy Spickes got up for America’s Home Rescue I knew from the minute they started talking that this was going to be my niche, short sales would make me different from other agents.
I listened intently to the presentation; soon afterwards I completed the CDRS training.
I started working short sales on a referral basis for other agents in my office. I have closed quite a few of them for my office and started getting and closing my own listings.
Michael and Stacy have a way of making all this short sale information interesting and understandable. The slides, the way they speak, you can tell they have been there. They know what is going on, and they care; the way I care about my clients and want to help them. Michael and Stacy care and it shows. I want to learn how to do short sales not only from someone who practically invented the system, but did it and grew their business and in a caring, compassionate way. I applaud them for that and that is the model for which I am building my business on. I can’t thank them enough, for without all their efforts I wouldn’t be doing well with all of mine. Thank you Michael, Stacy and everyone at America’s Home Rescue, I owe you so much."
Yours truly,
Michelle Almeida
No Real Estate for Dummies Here...
"Finally! A course at a professional level offering practical and useful information based on real-life experience. No real estate for dummies here!"
Katherine Muhs
Coldwell Banker Mammoth Real Estate
"If you really want to know what goes on with the bank's negotiators and what they expect., this is the course for you. Very Very Imformative!!"
Shelagh La Biche
I thought this was by far the most detailed and advanced course...
"I'd highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their business and focus on today's market, short sales. This is where the market has lead us. Don't be left out in the cold."
Lisa Nowogurski
Prudential Starck Realtors
I have done all the courses...
“I have done all the courses… CSP, SFR & CDPE. This was by far the best!”
Jayne Sanders
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
It's so rewarding as a student to actually leave a class believing you've learned something...
“Awesome class. It's so rewarding as a student to actually leave a class believing you've learned something. Your energy and enthusiasm for what you're doing is inspirational. It's real and worth working for. I, too, believe if you help people, keeping their needs in focus, you will most certainly reap the rewards -- both financially and internally.”
Connie Millard
Keller Williams Realty
I was considering two programs...
"Due to the high failure rate of short sales and the increased percentage of foreclosures, I decided to get certified. I started with the SFR designation and quickly realized the information provided was just the tip of the iceberg and I needed to further my knowledge. I was considering two programs and chose the CDRS certification program. I am so glad I did! The course content is very comprehensive but it is delivered in a concise and easily understandable format. The continued support and tools after completing this course is equally impressive. I don't think I could have made a better decision! I am now confident that I have the necessary education to facilitate a short sale properly and in a timely manner to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure. It will improve my business and help my community as well! Thank you Michael and Stacy!"
Dawn Rainforth
Prudential Real Estate
This course is chock-full of totally useful, practical and timely material...
"Wow. This course is chock-full of totally useful, practical and timely material and having member access to your extensive reference library and short sale packages for different banks, links to mastermind web meetings, the CDRS referral network and the national advertising on Lifetime TV makes the value far in excess of the dollars paid for the course."
Carolyn Ward
Albuquerque, NM
I think SFR is a good first step...
"I think SFR is a good first step, in fact it probably should be a background requirement for the CDRS. The CDRS is absolutely critical to being successful by providing the specific knowledge needed to have the right tactics and strategy in place to get a short sale closed. SFR stops pretty much where CDRS begins."
Nina Fradl
New York, New York
I truly wish I had taken this course before all the others...
"SFR is an overview. Does not go into detail. I have had training before, but wish I had taken this course before that first one. I have taken quite a few short sale and foreclosure classes. I try to stay on top of the game, but I truly wish I had taken this course before all the others. It would have saved me a lot of heart ache in the beginning."
Kathleen Thomas
Century 21
This is really CDPE on steroids...
“You gave more info and training than I could have imagined. I learned stuff from you that I had no clue about. As my real estate coach said, this is really CDPE on steroids. Awesome info!”
Natalie Southwick
Aspen Creek Realty
SFR did not give me complete information...
"SFR did not give me complete information. I left their training not feeling qualified. The CDRS Certification Program prepares agents to help struggling homeowners before foreclosure processes set in. I am so excited to be able to combine my desire to help people with my love for real estate.”
Pamala Emplit
Exit Landmark Realty
This class kept me on the edge of my seat...
"This class kept me on the edge of my seat....like a suspense movie at the theatre! I was just hanging on to my keyboard.... waiting for the next step to see the outcome! I will gladly review this course time and time again. Very Realtor Friendly! I see the awesome potential I now have and the so very important community service I can now offer! Thank you for accelerating my career!"
Terry Schnieder
Realty Executives, Space Coast
The material in this class...
“I am the Training Director at my company and also teach continuing education. The material in this class has allowed me to include additional information which I believe will help all agents in dealing with Short Sales - or in recognizing what they cannot do so they will refer to someone who can serve the client properly.”
Elaine Cavener
Prudential Kansas City Realty
If you want to complete a short sale, take this class!
“This class is a step-by-step process on how to successfully negotiate a short sale taught by Realtors who have actually had their boots on the ground. It provides an invaluable wealth of information to help avoid the land mines on the way to the closing table. If you want to complete a short sale, take this class!”
