Barb Woods Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification

Normal, IL (I-Newswire) December 6, 2011 - Barb Woods, Broker with Crowne Realty, has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. 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 nationally 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. “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. For more information about the SFR certification, visit www.REALTORSFR.org or call 1-877-510-7855.

Although short sales and foreclosures are not as prevalent in central Illinois as elsewhere in the nation, homeowners in Bloomington and Normal are currently being faced with the difficult situation of potentially bringing money to the closing. As Realtor® Broker with Crowne Realty, Barb Woods offers Sellers the choice of a flat fee or reduced commission full service listing, allowing sellers to maximize the return on their property investment. For more information on the seller options with Crowne Realty, visit www.ForSaleChoice.com or call Barb Woods at 309-262-6210.

About Real Estate Broker, Crowne Realty:
Barb Woods is a Pro at serving the specialized market of Buyers and Sellers of water side houses and golf course homes. As Realtor® Broker with Crowne Realty. Barb offers Sellers the choice of a flat fee or reduced commission full service listing. She maximizes the exposure of the home for sale while allowing the owner to maximize the return on their property investment. Barb's web site shows the hand-picked the homes, condos, and lots for their lovely view of golf courses and /or lakes in and near Bloomington / Normal, Illinois.

Company Contact Information
Real Estate Broker, Crowne Realty
Barb Woods
112 Boeykens Place, Sutie 3A
Normal, IL
61761
Phone : 309-262-6210