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NAR's SFR Short Sales and Foreclosure Designation

Diane Kane with TeamKane Realty, has earned the Nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification (SFR) from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of NAR. 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-

Certified Short Sale Agents have critical knowledge and techniques needed to sell distressed real estate including HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives). The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program offers homeowners, their mortgage servicers, and investors an incentive for completing a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. With these options, under HAFA, a homeowner leaves their home to transition to more affordable housing and alleviate the mortgage debt they owe.

REALTORS® who hold the SFR designation...

Have dedicated their time and money on real estate education to bring you quality service. Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) designees have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The SFR curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. A REALTOR® who possesses the SFR designation has not only completed a course of study required by the program, but also subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
Have taken at least 9 hours of specialized real estate related courses.
Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) is the designation awarded by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® to those who successfully complete a predetermined course of study.
Are up to date on the latest real estate trends and issues.
Any person awarded the SFR designation must be a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and must maintain that membership to retain the designation.

Why Choose a REALTOR® with a SFR designation?
While there are many "Short Sale and/or Foreclosure Designations" being touted in the Real Estate Industry, the ONLY such designation that is recognized and regulated by the National Association of Realtors® is the SFR Designation.

Buying or selling a Short Sale or Foreclosure property can be a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated with the aboundance of Short Sale and Foreclosure properties on the market.

For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new "traditional" real estate transaction, however TeamKane has over 20 years experience. We know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. These are not merely good skills to have in today’s market—they are critical. And while short sales and foreclosures are not for the faint of heart, agents with the proper: experience, tools and education can use these specialty areas to help assist those facing the possiblity of foreclosure to explore the options that are available to them.

SFR's are:

Nationally recognized as short sale and foreclosure specialist

Professionally trained

Knowledgeable

Dedicated to bringing you quality service

An SFR can make a difference
When you see the letters "SFR" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance to help navigate what can be a very difficult transaction.

GORDON KANE BROKER/OWNER TEAMKANE REALTY Certified Short Sale Agent

In order to earn the Certified Short Sale Agent designation, Gordon completed and passed the certification exam for coursework designed to benefit his clients. Included were the following topics: Short Sale Fundamentals and Advanced including general knowledge and skills required to close short sale transactions, the ins and outs of the entire short sale process from A to Z how to provide winning packages for short sale negotiators, putting the "short" back in short sales, benefitting clients with an automated system, how to coordinate smooth short sales and the HAFA Short Sale Program: vital details on HAFA, the Home Affordable

Gordon has been a Real Estate Broker and business owner for over 20 years. He has successfully negotiated numerous Short Sales for distressed home-owners and has represented many home-buyers with Short Sale purchase opportunities.

Gordon M Kane Broker, SRES, CSSA

TeamKane Realty for over 25 Years

Cell: 619 980-4673

Email: GordonMKane@gmail.com