Local Agent Helps Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Rick Sterling
Broker
Exit Realty Professionals
757 642-1212
rsterling@exitrealtyhr.com

Local Agent Helps Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships

Free Information Resource to Virginia Beach Homeowners

Virginia Beach, Va (Grassroots Newswire) October 9, 2009 -- Local real estate agent and community advocate, CINDY PILKERTON of EXIT REALTY PROFESSIONALS, today announced the creation of a new information Web site for Virginia Beach area homeowners in distress -- WWW.AVOIDFORECLOSUREVABEACH.COM contains vital facts about the options available to these homeowners, to help them make educated decisions about their future.

"I developed this site with my community in mind," Pilkerton said. "When faced with the possibility of foreclosure, I've seen too many homeowners make poor choices, even walking away from their homes without calling their lender or realestate agents. These people didn't know the options available, or evn how to dind any information on their situation.

"I want more for the people of Virginia Beach, and more comes with making informed decisions."
WWW.AVOIDFORECLOSUREVABEACH.COM -- acts as a hub for information on the facts and issues for struggling homeowners, putting all the necessary information in one, easy-to-use location. The information and materials located on the site are regularly updated to reflect market changes trends, new lender requirements and industry updates.

Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin Texas, said that more than 7 out of 10 homeowners in foreclosure proceed without any visible assistance.
"Agents with the Certified Distressed Property Expert® designation are helping distressed homeowners understand that there may be options available to them," Charfen said. "Cindy Pilkerton has been trained to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, and this Web site resource to educate the community is a commendable public service."

The CPE designation provides real estate professionals with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today's market.

For more information about the CDPE Designation, Contact Exit Realty Professionals or visit www.cdpe.com

For more information about Exit Realty Professionals, please call 757 642-1212. Exit Realty Professionals is located at 900 Laskin Rd. and 1932 Kempsville Rd. in Virginia Beach, Va.

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