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What Is an SFR® Certification, and Who Is It For?
The Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification is for REALTORS® who want to hone the skills that will allow them to help buyers and sellers of distressed properties.
Benefits of Becoming an SFR®
- A framework for understanding how to
- Direct distressed sellers to finance, tax, and legal professionals
- Qualify sellers for short sales
- Develop a short-sale package
- Negotiate with lenders
- Tap into buyer demand
- Safeguard your commission
- Limit risk
- Protect buyers
- Customizable marketing materials and press release
- Quarterly eNewsletter
- Members-only closed Facebook group
- Differentiation at nar.realtor and REALTOR.com®
- Usage of SFR® logo and name
How to Earn the SFR® Certification
Education
Professional Affiliation
- Member in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS®
Application
- No application form is required.
Cost
- Course
- The online course costs $138 for NAR members, $276 for non-members
- The classroom (in-person or live virtual) course cost varies; providers set their own course cost
- Application fee
- There is a one-time application fee of $175. Submit application fee.
- Annual dues
- There are no annual dues.
For more information, visit the SFR® website.