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Distressed Property Institute, LLC
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When you complete the CDPE Distance Learning Course, you will have the tools and knowledge to become an advocate for your clients while increasing your commissions in a Down market.
The Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation is the most important education a real estate professional can find for success in today’s market.
Close 4X more transactions than the average agent.
Cut your short sale processing time by 50% and close more deals with less effort!
Complete 80% of the paperwork within the first week of taking the listing.
Learn how to leverage your time and move your business forward, faster.
Be the agent of choice with new marketing techniques.
Rid your business of the "surprises" that drag deals on.
Function more proactively!
And much, much more!
In this challenging market, you have a golden opportunity to run laps around the competition.
The Distressed Property Institute has joined with HousingMatrix.com to offer you a steep discount on the CDPE Designation Course. The course is online, so you can take it at your own convenience.
If you aren’t a trained Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), you race past over 60% of your current market. Rev up your sales potential by fuel-injecting your short sale process.
As a member of the HousingMatrix.com community, your cost is $449! That is a $150 discount!
This limited-time offer is a housingmatrix.com exclusive.
As a valued member of the HousingMatrix community, you understand the importance of adapting to new challenges in order to thrive within a changing real estate market.
Now you have the incredible opportunity to take the CDPE Designation Course with this LIMITED TIME ONLY discount for HousingMatrix community. If you sign up for our Online Distance Learning Course, the cost of admission is just $449! This $150 discount is a benefit of being a part of the HousingMatrix network.
Don't miss out on learning how tens of thousands of agents are changing their businesses to thrive in this (and any) market! Register today!
Our state-of-the-art presentation technology allows us to bring you the full CDPE course in high-definition video. You can earn your CDPE Designation at your own pace, from the comfort of your home or office!
Access the Course From Anywhere...
Agents have traveled thousands of miles to attend our live CDPE classes, but you don’t have to! Now you can take the CDPE Designation Course from your home, office, or anywhere else in the world.
Progress at Your Own Pace...
With the Distance Learning Course, you get 13-hours of intensive training, tools and resources. Our state-of-the-art technology allows you to set your own pace. If you want a break, just pause and restart when you’re ready. The course is completely controlled by YOU!
Get Answers to Your Questions...
One of the best features of a live class is the opportunity to ask questions. Now you can use our online messaging feature to get answers to your questions directly from a CDPE course instructor!
Connect Online With Fellow Students...
Through our Distance Learning Forums, you can chat with other students to ask questions and share best practices.
Earn CE Credit...
The CDPE Distance Learning Course is approved for CE credits in Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington!
The Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Designation is the most important education a real estate professional can find for success in today’s market.
The harsh reality is:
1 in 7 homeowners are not paying their mortgage.
The national unemployment rate is over 9%.
More than 6 million mortgages are either delinquent or in the foreclosure process.
BUT, the number of short sales has more than tripled since 2008!
Many agents see only challenges in today’s shifting real estate market. The CDPE Designation helps you to find the opportunities.
Join tens of thousands of CDPEs who are:
Completing 4x as many transactions as the average real estate agent
Reducing their short sale processing time by up to 50%
Closing more than 7 short sale transactions a year
Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs have an understanding of the complex issues confronting distressed properties. They have the tools to SURVIVE and THRIVE in current market conditions, while providing solutions for homeowners facing hardships.
Stop missing out, and start profiting from opportunities in your area to help homeowners avoid foreclosure!
CEO Alex Charfen, author of the CDPE Designation, and Certified Instructors Tony Martinez and Dolores Roth will take you through all the information you’ll need to know to get started handling distressed properties immediately.
The 13-hour CDPE Distance Learning Course covers:
Introduction to the Distressed Property Market
Quantifying the Distressed Property Market
Decoding Subprime Loans
Understanding the Causes of Distress
Anatomy of One Bad Month and a Lost Property
Distressed Properties, A Brief History
Adopting a Successful Distressed Property
Mindset
Qualify the Seller First
Interviewing the Distressed Property Seller
List Like a Distressed Property Expert
Pricing Strategies
Foreclosure Demystified
Options for Homeowners in Foreclosure
Short Sales Explained
Why Would a Lender Accept a Short Sale?
Specific Short Sale Qualifications
Short Sale and Foreclosure Consequences
The Buyer’s Side
The Short Sale Process—Stage One: Preparation
The Short Sale Process—Stage Two: Maintaining Your Listing
The Short Sale Process—Stage Three: Accepting an Offer
The Short Sale Process—Stage Four: Submitting Your Proposal
The Short Sale Process—Stage Five: Negotiation and Closing
The Most Common Short Sale Pitfalls
FHA/HUD Qualification and Procedures
Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program
Selling Against or Working With Investors
Building Your Distressed Property Business
Leveraging Your Distressed Property Listings
Conclusion: Putting It All Together
When you complete the CDPE Distance Learning Course, you will have the tools and knowledge to become an advocate for your clients while increasing your commissions in a down market!
Along with the online training, you will receive the following materials:
Distressed Property Field Manual: This 310+ page manual is the definitive reference for the distressed property market.
Resources Folder: Hard copies of the materials you will refer to throughout the course.
Online Forms and Checklists: Electronic versions of all the forms and checklists you need to start listing distressed properties and closing short sale transactions immediately!
Certificate of Completion: Frame and proudly display your certificate to let your clients and prospects know you are a Certified Distressed Property Expert!
Join the Movement
We want to give you the support and guidance you need to ensure your success, so your first year of CDPE Membership is included FREE with your purchase of the Distance Learning Course.
Your CDPE Membership includes:
Monthly Member Coaching Calls – Join our live broadcasts to get the latest industry news, insights on growing your business, and firsthand information from top lenders and industry leaders. You can even get your questions answered live on the call!
Listing on 'Find a CDPE' - Get qualified leads and referrals from homeowners in your area who are looking for help.
Community Forums - Connect with agents across the country to find answers to your questions, exchange referrals and share best practices.
Resources Library – We continuously update our materials. Access the latest forms, checklists, scripts, presentations, webinars and articles to grow your distressed property business.
CDPE Logo - Get access to the CDPE Logo to use on your business cards, marketing materials, website, etc. Let your perspective clients and referral sources know that you are a Certified Distressed Property Expert!
Savings - Qualify for discounts on CDPE events, including our annual Momentum Conference, and special offers from CDPE Approved Suppliers.
The CDPE is not simply a learning experience. As a Member, you will become part of our nationwide organization of professionals traveling the same path, and on the same journey as you.
This is your invitation. Go ahead … join the CDPE Movement today!
“I made $67,500 in the first six months from applying what I've learned at the CDPE course. I expect to double that in the second six months.”
“At completion of the course it was obvious that this education is THE most important I have received in 31 years as a Realtor.”
“Every agent who expects to stay in business today simply must have the training.”
"...CDPE is the only short sale training program that I would recommend.”
