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A short sale designation or short sale certification can be a valuable asset to a real estate agent. Many Realtors need short sale training in order to properly handle and close a short sale. Sellers and buyers are more likely to use the real estate services of real estate agents who have the certification and designation as an expert in the field of short sale transactions.

We provide a review here of the most popular online short sale training courses. While course content and external reviews are considered, we also consider price as an important element of the reviews here. Courses with top ratings (stars) listed

Certified Short Sale Agent
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Course: 6 hours (online) Cost: $99 CE: Approved for most states
* This course has been implemented in over 300 Realtor® boards nationwide.
* Free logos and seals for business cards, websites and advertising -
* Free one year membership on high-ranked Website w/ 6 million potential buyers.
* "Certified Short Sale Agent" - Easily understood title. Consumers prefer "certified agents".
SFR Realtor Designation
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Course: 6 hours (online) Cost: $115
* One of the steps to obtain this National Association of this Realtors designation.
* Added requirement: 3 free webinars. Then, submit application plus $199 fee.
* Many agents and consumers may prefer an NAR approved designation.
* Many consumers may be confused about the meaning of an "SFR" designation.
CRDS Designation
CSSBR
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short sale certification short sale certification short sale certificationshort sale certification  Combined Discounted Combo Package (both courses): Cost: $796 $426
Course: Online. From a "Live" webinar series by Michael and Stacy Spickes.
* Webinar format provides more interesting learning.
* Combined courses covers both seller and buyer side strategies. Not typical.
* Many extremely positive detailed testimonials by agents who even give their names.
* Discounted cost and impressive multiple designations may be a plus.

CDPE

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Course: Online equivalent to their live 2 day course. Cost: $599 (plus $99/year)
* Many agents say the have taken the live course and believe it was helpful.
* Very slick advertising- long scroll-down pages heavy on promises and "buy now".
* High cost and a required $99 annual fee to use their logo led to some complaints.
* One may consider multiple designations or courses rather than rely on one source.

Short Sale Courses: (not for designation or certification)
Some agents simply want training and these low cost online courses provide the basics for handling short sales and foreclosures. Approved for CE (continuing education) credits in most states.

  short sale certification short sale certification short sale certification short sale certification Short Sale and Foreclosure Risk Management - Short sales can be rewarding but can involve risks for those without a basic understanding of the process. This course gives you the steps to take in short sales and foreclosures. $49
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