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Get the latest information on how to maximize short sales strategies in order to convert them into client satisfaction and agent success.

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Short Sales: Sorting Out Commission Issues
A new rule approved by NAR's Board of Directors aims for calm when lenders cut commissions

The Basics: Short Sales
NAR has put together information on: short sales and their challenges, the government's efforts to address these challenges, and tools to help you navigate the short sale process.

Field Guide to Short Sales
Learn the basics and benefits of conducting short sales in this market and how to give a short sales seminar. Read tips on working with banks and clients during the complex process. Get the latest information from NAR, articles, books and eBooks.

Short Sales: The New Wild West
From pushy lenders to aggressive investors, there are many challenges that real estate practitioners must overcome in the new world of distressed sales.

Short Sales: 7 Legal Pitfalls
In many areas, short sales are the biggest game in town. But you don't want to jump into this niche willy-nilly.

REALTOR® Short Sale Guide
This guide provides the steps and timeline to completing a short sale.

Short Sales: Disclosing Distress
When you're representing a seller who's on shaky financial ground, what should you tell prospective buyers?

Making an Offer on a Short Sale? What You Need to Know
Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now's a great time to find bargains? Before you make an offer, it pays to know a little about the seller's situation.

Foreclosure & Short Sale Certification Program
Earn the brand-new Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource certification before December 31, 2009, and the $175 application fee will be waived.

Reduced Fees on Short Sale and Foreclosure Course
The royalty fee for the Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Buyer's Representatives Need to Know course has been waived for 2009. Contact Dawn Headtke for details at Dheadtke@Realtors.org.

Archived: May 28 Webinar, Short Sales: Finding Income in a Tough Market Webinar Part 2
View the archive for the May 28th webinar, Short Sales: Finding Income in a Tough Market, May 28.

Archived: March 12 Webinar, Short Sales Webinar
View the archive for the Free Short Sales: Finding Income in a Tough Market. Short sales expert Scott Thompson walked through the essentials of getting these tricky deals closed.

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Get the latest information on how to maximize short sales strategies in order to convert them into client satisfaction and agent success. We will be adding new resources every month, check back often!