EXIT Realty Landmark Licensee Earns Prestigious Designation

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Contact:Daniel Cho
Office Manager
EXIT Realty Landmark
212-616-9888
dcho@exitrealtylandmark.com

EXIT Realty Landmark Licensee Earns Prestigious Designation

Athena Pettway Earns Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

New York, NY (Grassroots Newswire) April 2, 2014 --Athena Pettway of EXIT Realty Landmark in New York City’s Flatiron district, has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education amassed by Pettway will help benefit the New York City area residents and communities.

Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.Today, more than 13 percent of homeowners are delinquent on their mortgage or in the foreclosure process. This is occurring across all price ranges, and the fastest-growing category of homes in foreclosure is the luxury home market.

“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Pettway. “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.”  Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin, Texas, said that agents such as Athena Pettway with the CDPE Designation have valuable perspective on the market, and training in short sales that can offer homeowners real alternatives to foreclosure, which can be devastating to credit ratings.

“These experts better understand market conditions than the average agent, and can help sellers through the complications of foreclosure avoidance,” he said.  The Distressed Property Institute provides live and online courses to train real estate professionals how to help homeowners in distress, with a strong focus on handling short sales.  “Our goal is to help as many homeowners as possible, by educating as many real estate professionals as possible,” Charfen said. “Athena Pettway has demonstrated a commitment to struggling homeowners, a commitment that can provide much-needed stabilization to the community.”

Athena Pettway is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York, The Manhattan Association of Realtors and is one of only 2% of Real Estate Sales Persons with the Realtor designation in Manhattan.

For more information about CDPE Designation, visit www.cdpe.com.

About EXIT Realty: 
EXIT is a proven real estate business model that supplies single-level residual income - for agents, security, stability and direction; for agents’ families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals.  EXIT’s MIND-SET Training Systems offer the industry’s best hands-on, interactive sales training.  State-of-the-art technology, including the Digital Marketing Strategy, gives home sellers the edge in a competitive marketplace. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund. To-date, over $2 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity.  For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com.

About EXIT Realty Landmark
EXIT Realty Landmark is an independently owned and operated full-service real estate brokerage.  It is engaged in all aspects of real estate business. As part of a North American network of 1,300 Exit offices, the company provides the best in service and support to its customers and attracts the most talented agents with a cutting edge business model, technology and training.

For more information about EXIT Realty Landmark, please call 212-616-9888. EXIT Realty Landmark is located at 22 E 21 St, 5F, New York, NY 10010 and on the web at www.exitrealtylandmark.com. .
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What They Didn't Say: The Truth About Your Home That Big Media Hasn't Told You

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Contact:Debbie Houck
Broker/Owner
EXIT Gold Realty
410-364-9009
debbiehouck@exitgoldrealty.com

What They Didn't Say: The Truth About Your Home That Big Media Hasn't Told You

As housing market improves, homeowners begin taking advantage of positive trends

Denton, MD (Grassroots Newswire) July 17, 2013 --Homeowners in Queen Annes, Caroline, Talbot & surrounding areas who planned on selling before the housing crisis hit are finding that the market has finally shifted in their favor. Increases in prices, low inventory, and historically low interest rates have combined to put sellers in a very advantageous position.

“Many homeowners stopped even thinking about selling their home because of the chaos of the last few years,” said Debbie Houck Certified Distress Property Expert. “However, the trends in today’s market have put homeowners in the driver’s seat. Once they realize what a great opportunity they have, their entire outlook changes.”

Many homeowners were in danger of losing their home to foreclosure as a result of the housing crisis. The shift in the market has been welcome news for them as well. “One of the major issues that these distressed homeowners is that they owned more on their mortgage than their home was worth, Houck said. “Because of price increases, that is no longer the case for many of them.”

Debbie has developed a free report entitled, “What They Didn’t Say: The Truth About Your Home That Big Media Hasn't Told You,” which is outlines all of the newest trends in the real estate market. The report is accessible from HER website,www.debbiehouck.com

Debbie Houck- Broker/Owner EXIT GOLD REALTY- 410-364-9009 or 443-496-1252

For more info or questions, email debbiehouck@exitgoldrealty.com

For more information about EXIT GOLD REALTY, please call 410-364-9009. EXIT GOLD REALTY is located at 22143 Shore Hwy. Denton, Md. 21629.>

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EXIT Realty Unlimited Agents Attend 2-Day CDPE Course

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Contact:Jodi Luallin
Director of Agent Development
EXIT Realty Unlimited
702-461-6181
jluallin@exitlv.com

EXIT Realty Unlimited Agents Attend 2-Day CDPE Course

Extensive training prepares agents to assist home owners in distress

Henderson, NV (Grassroots Newswire) 10/2/12 -- EXIT Realty Unlimited agents Penny Womack, Krissy Schenk, and Terri Lee attended an extensive 2-day Certified Distressed Property Expert ® course at GLVAR last week. This training prepares them to better serve clients in need.

A Certified Distressed Property Expert ® is a well-informed licensed real estate professional who is specially trained to help homeowners in distress navigate complex financial and market conditions. Through comprehensive experience and training, a CDPE has the tools to find the best foreclosure options available to the homeowner, specifically through the execution of a short sale.

“Now, with the addition of more CDPE certified agents, EXIT Realty Unlimited is in an even better position to advocate on behalf of distressed homeowners,” says Sherry Thens, Owner/Broker.

EXIT Realty is a proven real estate business model that supplies single-level residual income - for agents, security, stability and direction; for agents’ families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals. EXIT’s MIND-SET Training Systems offer the industry’s best hands-on, interactive sales training. State-of-the-art technology, including the Digital Marketing Strategy, gives EXIT Realty agents the edge in a competitive marketplace. EXIT is a by-invitation-only company focusing on the business of real estate. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund. To-date, over $2 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity.


For more information about EXIT Realty Unlimited, please call 702-461-6181. EXIT Realty Unlimited is located at 2420 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy #130, Henderson NV.
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LaShone Butler/EXIT Realty Integrity Group Offers a Helping Hand to Local Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure

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Contact:LaShone Butler
Realtor/Broker & Success Coach
EXIT Realty Integrity Group
(678) 369-3948
LB@LaShoneButler.com

LaShone Butler/EXIT Realty Integrity Group Offers a Helping Hand to Local Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure

Distressed property expert urges homeowners struggling with mortgage payments to pursue lower-impact alternatives

Snellville, GA (Grassroots Newswire) 10/1/2012 -- “Nationwide, 10.9 million or 22.5 percent of all homeowners with a mortgage owe more on their property than it’s worth in the current market, and another 6.3 million are in some stage of foreclosure,” noted LaShone Butler of EXIT Realty Integrity Group.

 A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Butler pointed out that the long-term implications of foreclosure cannot be underestimated, and has developed a report entitled, “Need a Helping Hand?” This report can be accessed from www.TheHomeCounselingTeam.com.

“Too often, the anxiety associated with missed mortgage payments and the fear of putting trust into the wrong hands, causes homeowners who are heading toward foreclosure to avoid seeking help or pursuing a short sale,” Butler said.

 A short sale occurs when the current market value of a home is worth less than what is owed on a mortgage and a real estate agent negotiates with the lender on behalf a financially strapped homeowner to accept a loan payoff that is less than the amount owed. “While lenders were once reluctant to negotiate short sales, the current glut of foreclosed properties on their books has prompted an aggressive push to mitigate losses, and some  are even paying homeowners significant cash incentives to make a fresh start on their lives after the close of the short sale,” Butler explained.

 Real estate agents who have received the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation have proactively sought out the real estate industry’s best training for serving clients within the complicated and highly charged distressed property arena. CDPE agents are required to complete two days of intensive training and are held to a high standard of expertise, efficiency and ethics.
 For more information about the CDPE Designation, visit www.CDPE.com.

About LaShone Butler, GRI, CDPE, REPM, EXIT Realty Integrity Group, www.ERIG.co or www.EXITRealtyIntegrityGroup.com


For more information about EXIT Realty Integrity Group, please call (678) 369-3948. EXIT Realty Integrity Group is located at 2330 Scenic Hwy, Suite 117, Snellville, GA 30078.
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Kristin Calendine of EXIT Realty West Earns CDPE Desigantion to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

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Contact:Karen Calendine
Administrator
EXIT Realty West
513-429-3948
karen@exitrealty-west.com

Kristin Calendine of EXIT Realty West Earns CDPE Desigantion to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

Cincinnati, Ohio (Grassroots Newswire) 9/17/2012 -- Kristin Calendine, real estate agent and CDPE, of EXIT Realty West is now among an elite group of over 40,000 national CDPE trained professionals helping Hamilton county, and surrounding counties, homeowners avoid foreclosure via short sales."I have been in Real Estate now for 19 years and I want to help families. I am dedicated in helping families know there are options," states Kristin Calendine.

In a short sale transaction, the lien holder accepts the selling price of the home, even if that amount is less than (“short” of) the borrower’s mortgage balance. This option is less harmful to a homeowner’s credit score, does not challenge employment or security clearance, and allows the seller to be eligible for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loans sooner than a foreclosure.

The CDPE designation, offered by the Charfen Institute, is the fastest-growing independent designation in real estate industry history. Powell has been a CDPE since March 2011.

“On average, our CDPE trained real estate agents go on to help more than 7.5 families avoid foreclosure in the 12 months following the completion of their CDPE Designation,” said Alex Charfen, CEO of the Charfen Institute and author of the CDPE course.

The growth of the CDPE Designation has been assisted by endorsement or support of major real estate market influencers Realogy Franchise Group, RealtyTrac, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase, Fannie Mae, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
For more information about EXIT Realty West, please call 513-429-3948. EXIT Realty West is located at 11562 Lebanon Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 or visit www.ExitRealty-West.com.
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Short sale is always a better option than foreclosure for homeowners in distress

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Contact:Angela Powell
REALTOR/Owner
EXIT Team Realty
912-408-8000
angela@exitteamga.com

Short sale is always a better option than foreclosure for homeowners in distress

Dont't Walk Away From Your Mortgage

Hinesville, Georgia (Grassroots Newswire) August 3, 2012 – When homeowners find themselves facing foreclosure, it can sometimes be difficult to get out from under the weight of the pressure and stress. Homeowners who find themselves in this circumstance are often blind to the options that are available to them.

“Many experts have popped up on the news saying some untrue things about foreclosures and short sales. In reality, a short sale is always the better option for numerous reasons,” says Angela Powell Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) EXIT Team Realty.

“Most people know that a foreclosure is bad for your credit,” said Powell “but not many people realize that it can affect things like current and future employment as well.”

As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Angela Powell has intimate knowledge about the benefits of a short sale over foreclosure. “These benefits are nothing new,” Angela Powell said, “but there is so much misinformation out there that it is easy to be misled.”

A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) is knowledgeable of the entire landscape of foreclosure avoidance options and is distinctly qualified to negotiate with banks and help struggling homeowners regain peace of mind and a sense of stability for the future.

Angela Powell has developed a free report entitled, “The Foreclosure Fairytale,” which is accessible from her website, www.angelahelps.com

The report provides a thorough rundown of all of the ways that a short sale is more beneficial to homeowners than foreclosure.

About
Angela Powell EXIT Team Realty 576 W Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville GA 31313
912-408-8000 Office 912-977-533 Cell
For more information about the CDPE Designation, visit www.CDPE.com.

For more information about EXIT Team Realty, please call 912-408-8000. EXIT Team Realty is located at 576 W. Ogelthorpe Hwy Hinesville GA 31313.

New Jersey EXIT REALTY offices Spearhead Slow-down in Short Sales and Forclosure Crisis

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Contact:Sharon Miranda
Broker/Owner
Exit All Around Realty
732-920-2060
sfmiranda@exitrealtyaa.com

New Jersey EXIT REALTY offices Spearhead Slow-down in Short Sales and Forclosure Crisis

Brick, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) July 31, 2012 -- Recently, in an effort to educate and remain on the cutting edge of all aspects of the residential housing market, approximately 40 EXIT REALTY real estate brokerages committed to an intense two-day training event to become one of the leading area experts on the foreclosure and short sale crisis. As a collective group of real estate professionals, the Charfen Institute of Austin, TX, convened at a central New Jersey location.

The Charfen Institute is a leading force in the movement to solve the foreclosure crisis by providing education, resources and support to the real estate community.  Sales Associates and invited guests from all of the state’s EXIT Realty brokerages were in attendance.  Updates on Lender programs and protocol were taught and the attendees learned the correct procedures and skills needed to avoid foreclosures and successfully close Short Sale properties in shorter time periods.

Required Continuing Education credits were earned in addition to receiving the coveted Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation.  The nation’s largest banks and servicers of residential mortgage loans look for Real Estate professionals holding this CDPE designation. This well attended event marked the first of several training events scheduled throughout the year.

Under the leadership of  Helen Fayad , Broker-of-Record and her daughter  Sharon F Miranda of the EXIT office located in Brick, she recognizes the impact on neighborhood values caused by shadow inventory, vacant, short sale and bank-owned properties.

Serving Ocean County and the surrounding areas, EXIT All Around Realty believes in the Charfen Institute mantra of “solving the foreclosure crisis one homeowner at a time.”™

Any borrower needing assistance or if any homeowner wants a confidential, no cost, no-obligation meeting to discuss their situation, feel free to contact the office directly at 732-920-2060.


For more information about Exit All Around Realty, please call 732-920-2060. Exit All Around Realty is located at 890 Mantoloking Road, Brick NJ 08723.
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Helping Homeowners

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Contact:James Dullas
Broker
Exit Realty Granada
818-831-3219
granadaexit@gmail.com

Helping Homeowners

EXIT REALTY GRANADA

GRANADA HILLS , CA (Grassroots Newswire) 07/30/12 -- Eleanor Dullas of EXIT Realty Granada  in Granada Hills Ca, has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert^® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education amassed by Eleanor will help benefit Granada Hills CA-area residents and communities.

Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

Today, more than 13 percent of homeowners are delinquent on their mortgage or in the foreclosure process. This is occurring across all price ranges, and the fastest-growing category of homes in foreclosure is the luxury home market.

“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Eleanor. “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.”

Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin, Texas, said that agents such as Eleanor with the CDPE Designation have valuable perspective on the market, and training in short sales that can offer homeowners real alternatives to foreclosure, which can be devastating to credit ratings.

“These experts better understand market conditions than the average agent, and can help sellers through the complications of foreclosure avoidance,” he said.

The Distressed Property Institute provides live and online courses to train real estate professionals how to help homeowners in distress, with a strong focus on handling short sales.

“Our goal is to help as many homeowners as possible, by educating as many real estate professionals as possible,” Charfen said. “Eleanor has demonstrated a commitment to struggling homeowners, a commitment that can provide much-needed stabilization to the community.”

Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

Today, more than 13 percent of homeowners are delinquent on their mortgage or in the foreclosure process. This is occurring across all price ranges, and the fastest-growing category of homes in foreclosure is the luxury home market.

“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Eleanor. “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.”

Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin, Texas, said that agents such as Eleanor with the CDPE Designation have valuable perspective on the market, and training in short sales that can offer homeowners real alternatives to foreclosure, which can be devastating to credit ratings.

“These experts better understand market conditions than the average agent, and can help sellers through the complications of foreclosure avoidance,” he said.

The Distressed Property Institute provides live and online courses to train real estate professionals how to help homeowners in distress, with a strong focus on handling short sales.

“Our goal is to help as many homeowners as possible, by educating as many real estate professionals as possible,” Charfen said. “Eleanor has demonstrated a commitment to struggling homeowners, a commitment that can provide much-needed stabilization to the community.”

For more information about EXIT Realty Granada, please call 818-831-3219. EXIT Realty Granada is located at 17029 Chatsworth St #100, Granada Hills CA 91344.
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Local REALTOR Helps Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

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Contact:Angela Powell
REALTOR/Owner
EXIT Team Realty
912-408-8000
angela@exitteamga.com

Local REALTOR Helps Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

Angela Powell EARNS Certified Distressed Property Expert

Hinesville , Georgia (Grassroots Newswire) June 28, 2012 -- Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation from Charfen Institute arms local real estate agent with tools, processes and education to help distressed homeowners in Liberty County.

Angela Powell, real estate agent and CDPE, of EXIT Team Realty announced today that they are now among an elite group of over 40,000 national CDPE trained professionals helping local Liberty County homeowners avoid foreclosure via short sales.

In a short sale transaction, the lien holder accepts the selling price of the home, even if that amount is less than (“short” of) the borrower’s mortgage balance. This option is less harmful to a homeowner’s credit score, does not challenge employment or security clearance, and allows the seller to be eligible for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loans sooner than a foreclosure.

The CDPE designation, offered by the Charfen Institute, is the fastest-growing independent designation in real estate industry history. Powell has been a CDPE since March 2011.

“On average, our CDPE trained real estate agents go on to help more than 7.5 families avoid foreclosure in the 12 months following the completion of their CDPE Designation,” said Alex Charfen, CEO of the Charfen Institute and author of the CDPE course.

Don’t Walk Away From Your Mortgage, Let me help.
T
he growth of the CDPE Designation has been assisted by endorsement or support of major real estate market influencers Realogy Franchise Group, RealtyTrac, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase, Fannie Mae, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).


I have been in Real Estate now for 19 years and I want to help families. I am dedicated in helping families know there are options.   


About Charfen Institute 
The Charfen Institute educates and trains real estate professionals and small business owners to find opportunities in chaos – either by providing solutions to the foreclosure crisis or empowering entrepreneurs with strategies to embrace their companies’ full potential. The company produces more than 300 educational events each year through various divisions, including: the Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) Designation (http://www.cdpe.com), the Certified Investor Agent Specialist® (CIAS) Designation (http://www.cias.com), LEAD Experience™, and its annual Breakthrough Conference (http://charfenbreakthrough.com). The CDPE Designation is the fastest growing independent designation in real estate industry history, with more than 38,000 agents trained since 2008. In 2011, the Charfen Institute ranked No. 21 on the Inc. 500 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
For more information about EXIT Team Realty, please call 912-408-8000. EXIT Team Realty is located at 576 W. Ogelthorpe Hwy Hinesville GA 31313.
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Fran Calhoon Joins EXIT Realty in Dunkirk

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Contact:
Connie Stommel
Broker/Owner
Exit 1 Stop Realty in Dunkirk
301-520-6972
cstommel@gmail.com
www.exit1stoprealty.com

Fran Calhoon Joins EXIT Realty in Dunkirk

Dunkirk , Maryland (Grassroots Newswire) June 7, 2012 -- Fran Calhoon joined EXIT 1 Stop Realty in Dunkirk.

"We’re excited to welcome Fran to EXIT Realty," says Connie Stommel, Broker/Owner of the Exit 1 Stop Realty. "EXIT is growing and attracting quality business people like Fran each and every day."
Fran brings multiple years of experience to EXIT 1 Stop Realty.

With her CDPE(certified distressed property expert) and CIAS (certified investor agent specialist) certifications, her experience with 1st time homebuyers and in New Home construction. We are proud to have her as part of our EXIT 1 Stop Family. We are looking forward to future success as an EXIT agent.

EXIT Realty is a proven real estate business model that supplies single-level residual income - for agents, security, stability and direction; for agents’ families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals.  EXIT’s MIND-SET Training Systems offer the industry’s best hands-on, interactive sales training.  State-of-the-art technology, including the Digital Marketing Strategy, gives EXIT Realty agents the edge in a competitive marketplace. EXIT is a by-invitation-only company focusing on the business of real estate. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund. To-date, over $2 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity.

EXIT 1 Stop Realty is located at 10130 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk MD.  For more information, please call 301-855-787 or visit our website www.exit1stoprealty.com.
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Larry P. Merton, Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

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Contact:Romeo Victor
Business Development/Marketing
Exit Platinum Realty
818-887-1500 Ext. 422
info@ExitPlatinumProperties.com

Larry P. Merton, Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure

Certified Distressed Property Expert

Woodland Hills, CA (Grassroots Newswire) May 30, 2012 -- Larry P. Merton of EXIT Platinum Realty in Woodland Hills has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education amassed by Merton will help benefit the San Fernando Valley area residents and communities.

Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

Today, more than 13 percent of homeowners are delinquent on their mortgage or in the foreclosure process. This is occurring across all price ranges, and the fastest-growing category of homes in foreclosure is the luxury home market.

“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Merton “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.”

Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin, Texas, said that agents such as Merton with the CDPE Designation have valuable perspective on the market, and training in short sales that can offer homeowners real alternatives to foreclosure, which can be devastating to credit ratings.

“These experts better understand market conditions than the average agent, and can help sellers through the complications of foreclosure avoidance,” he said.

The Distressed Property Institute provides live and online courses to train real estate professionals how to help homeowners in distress, with a strong focus on handling short sales.

“Our goal is to help as many homeowners as possible, by educating as many real estate professionals as possible,” Charfen said. “Larry P. Merton has demonstrated a commitment to struggling homeowners, a commitment that can provide much-needed stabilization to the community.”

For more information about CDPE Designation, visit www.cdpe.com.
For more information about Exit Platinum Realty, please call 818-887-1500 Ext. 422. Exit Platinum Realty is located at 20812 Ventura Blvd. Suite 101, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.
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Certified Distressed Property Expert
Larry Merton
Exit Platinum Realty
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Unmanageable Mortgages Weigh Heavy on Distressed Homeowners

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Contact:
Christopher H. Haas
Broker/Owner
EXIT Real Estate Advisors
612-810-4227
chaas@exit-advisors.com

Unmanageable Mortgages Weigh Heavy on Distressed Homeowners

www.HaasGroupHelps.com

Minneapolis, MN (Grassroots Newswire) 03-02-2012 -- “It is amazing how many homeowners go from balance in their financial lives to being held hostage by a mortgage they increasingly can’t afford,” said HAAS Real Estate Group Christopher H. Haas EXIT Real Estate Advisors “One-fourth of all homeowners owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth. Homeowners go to bed every night feeling like the scales are tipped against them,” HAAS added.

An entire network exists with the sole purpose of solving the America’s foreclosure crisis one homeowner at a time. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), HAAS says one simple fact is crucial for homeowners in mortgages that are crippling them: “There are options for homeowners in Twin Cities Metro Area! More than at any other time in my career, there are ways to avoid foreclosure without ruining your ability to buy a home in the future.”

A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) is knowledgeable of the entire landscape of foreclosure avoidance options and is distinctly qualified to negotiate with banks and help financially strapped homeowners regain peace of mind and a sense of stability for the future.

HAAS Real Estate Group Christopher H. Haas EXIT Real Estate Advisors has developed a free report entitled, “Is Your Mortgage out of Balance With Your Budget” that is accessible from their website, www.HaasGroupHelps.com

The report provides an overview of qualification criteria for the most common foreclosure alternatives, cites red flags for scams, and reminds homeowners why avoiding foreclosure needs to be a top priority.

About

HAAS Real Estate Group, Christopher H. Haas, EXIT Real Estate Advisors. A full service Minnesota Real Estate Brokerage. For more information about the CDPE Designation, visit www.CDPE.com.

For more information about EXIT Real Estate Advisors, please call 612-810-4227. EXIT Real Estate Advisors is located at 6200 Baker Rd Suite 200 Eden Prairie, MN 55346.

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Unmanageable Mortgages Continue to Cloud Family Finances and Real Estate Recovery

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Contact:
Barbara Westover-Raach
Administrator
EXIT Realty SCV
661-254-3948
barbara@erscv.com

Unmanageable Mortgages Continue to Cloud Family Finances and Real Estate Recovery

Distressed Homeowners Do Have Options

Santa Clarita, CA (Grassroots Newswire) February 9, 2012 -- “The stress of an unmanageable mortgage can cloud everything,” said Patrick Raach, Certified Distressed Property Expert and Broker Owner of EXIT Realty SCV. “With nearly one-fourth of all homeowners owing more on their mortgage than their homes are worth, the nation’s overall stress level is in the stratosphere,” Raach added.

Connected to a network of professionals committed to solving the nation’s foreclosure crisis one homeowner at a time, Patrick Raach’s message to financially strapped homeowners: “more help is available than ever before. Since 2007, 7.9 million homes in the United States have been lost to foreclosure, and my mission is to stem the tide of foreclosures within the Los Angeles County.

A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Raach is knowledgeable of the entire landscape of foreclosure avoidance options and is distinctly qualified to negotiate with banks and help financially strapped homeowners to regain peace of mind and a sense of stability for the future.

Raach has developed a free report entitled, “Are You Living Under the Cloud of an Unmanageable Mortgage?” that is accessible from his website, www.patrickhelpshomeowners.com

The report provides an overview of qualification criteria for the most common foreclosure alternatives, cites red flags for scams, and reminds homeowners why avoiding foreclosure needs to be a top priority.

Upheaval on Wall Street has gotten a lot of attention, but until recently, homeowners have been left to their own devices. Raach is on a mission to change that.

Patrick Raach, GRI, CDPE, OICP, RCS-D, Broker Owner EXIT Realty SCV, 25949 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381

For more information about the CDPE Designation, visit www.CDPE.com

For more information about EXIT Realty SCV, please call 661-254-3948. EXIT Realty SCV is located at 25949 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381.

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Patrick Raach, GRI,CDPE, OICP, RCS-D, Broker Owner EXIT Realty SCV

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Patrick Raach of EXIT Realty SCV Helps Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure to Change the Course

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Contact:
Barbara Westover-Raach
Administrator
EXIT Realty SCV
661-254-3948
Barbara@erscv.com

Patrick Raach of EXIT Realty SCV Helps Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure to Change the Course

Patrick Raach of EXIT Realty SCV Helps Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure to Change the Course

Santa Clarita, CA (Grassroots Newswire) February 8, 2012 -- Current estimates are that nationwide, 6.3 million U.S. homeowners are more than 30 days late on their mortgage and in some stage of foreclosure. “The problem is compounded by the fact that nearly one fourth of all U.S. homeowners are ‘underwater’ on their mortgage—meaning they owe more on their home than they could net from selling it in today’s market,” noted Patrick Raach, Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty SCV.

“Too often, the solution for homeowners faced with an underwater and unaffordable mortgage has been to let the home slip into foreclosure,” Patrick Raach observed. Seismic economic shifts have changed the dynamics of real estate transactions and the level of expertise needed to ensure success, Raach added.

A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Patrick Raach, pointed out that the long-term implications of foreclosure cannot be underestimated. Committed to helping homeowners to understand their alternatives to foreclosure and to take action that will change their current financial course Raach has developed a report entitled, “Change the Course! And Navigate Away from an Unmanageable Mortgage,” that can be downloaded from his website.

www.patrickhelpshomeowners.com

“Too often, the anxiety associated with missed mortgage payments and the fear of putting ones trust in the wrong hands, causes homeowners who are heading toward foreclosure to avoid seeking help or pursuing a short sale,” Raach said.

Real estate agents who have received the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation have proactively sought out the most respected and recognized designation for helping clients within the complicated and highly charged distressed property arena.

For more information about the CDPE Designation, visit www.CDPE.com.

For more information about EXIT Realty SCV, please call 661-254-3948. EXIT Realty SCV is located at 25949 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381.

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New Year Offers New Opportunity for Financially Strapped Homeowners

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Contact:
Patrick H. Raach, GRI, CDPE, RCS-D
Broker Owner
Exit Realty SCV
661 254-3948
info@erscv.com

New Year Offers New Opportunity for Financially Strapped Homeowners

To Reach Out and Redirect Their Lives

Santa Clarita, Ca (Grassroots Newswire) 01/17/2012 -- “Millions and millions of homeowners in the United States spent 2011 under a cloud of uncertainty caused by missed payments on an unmanageable mortgage,” said Patrick Raach, GRI CDPE,RCS-D.

Raach’s message to financially strapped homeowners in the (YOUR CITY OR MARKET AREA) market: “the expertise and resources to ensure that 2012 gets off to a far more positive start is close at hand.”

A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Raach is knowledgeable foreclosure avoidance alternatives and is adept at negotiating with major banks and helping financially strapped homeowners to regain peace of mind and a sense of stability for the future.

Patrick Raach’s free report entitled, “Tipping the Scales Toward Foreclosure: Resolve to Shed the Weight of an Unmanageable Mortgage in 2012,” is accessible from HIS website, PatrickHelpsHomeowners.com.

“As the report point out,” (INSERT YOUR NAME) says, the recovery of U.S. housing market, hinges on huge reductions to the current glut of foreclosed homes, and as such, all major players have taken foreclosure-prevention efforts up several notches.”

“The most important fact for financially distressed homeowners to keep in mind: the sooner help is sought, the better,” Raach emphasized.

For more information about the CDPE Designation, visit www.CDPE.com.

Patrick Raach has been licensed Realtor, by the State of Californian since 1998 and has helped hundreds of Santa Clarita homeowners homeowners over the past 24 years.

For more information about Exit Realty SCV, please call 661 254-3948. Exit Realty SCV is located at 25949 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch Ca.,91381.

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Patrick H. Raach, GRI, RCS-D, CDPE, OICP

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