Master Short Sales — You’re in the Right Place
If you’re here, it means you’re ready to take your real estate career to the next level. You may already know a little bit about short sales, or you may be brand-new to the concept. Either way, you’ve made one of the smartest decisions you can make for your business, your future, and the homeowners you’ll be serving.
This course is designed to transform you into a Certified Short Sale Expert® — someone who not only understands short sales but can confidently guide clients through them, get deals approved, and build a career niche that very few other agents can claim.
Why does this matter? Because the market is changing, and change always creates opportunity.
the numbers don’t lie:
Conventional deliquency: 3-4%
The Market Shift: Why Short Sales Are Back
Foreclosure filings are up more than 25% over last year. FHA loans are in trouble with delinquency rates between 10–12%, and conventional loans aren’t far behind at 3–4% delinquent. That means there are several million of homeowners already behind on their mortgage.
Many of them are scared. Many of them don’t know their options. Most will soon be facing the devastating reality of foreclosure.
But there is another way: the short sale.
A short sale can often provide a better alternative to foreclosure for homeowners in trouble — it preserves dignity, helps salvage credit, allows families to move forward, and helps lenders avoid costly foreclosures. But here’s the truth: most agents don’t know how to handle short sales. They see them as too complicated or too frustrating.
That’s where you come in.
Certified Short Sale Experts (CSSE)®
Master Short Sales: Your competitive edge in today’s market
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Certified Short Sale Experts (CSSE)® Helps Build Specialized Real Estate Expertise
With Distinct Paths to Short Sale Mastery and Market Dominance
Position your brokerage as the short sale specialists in your market. Train multiple agents to handle distressed properties others won’t touch. Capture market share while competitors struggle with traditional listings. Build a reputation as the office that gets impossible deals closed.
Market distress is creating unprecedented opportunity. While most agents avoid short sales, certified professionals are building thriving businesses that can scale. Which certification will you choose?
Licensed Agents Ready to Specialize
New Agents
Experienced Agents
Brokers & Team Leaders
Distressed Homeowners
Lenders & Servicers Industry Professionals
Always Stay Ahead of Market & Industry Trends
create winning short sale strategies with proven systems.
The foreclosure crisis is creating unprecedented opportunity for prepared agents. With delinquency rates climbing and most agents avoiding distressed properties, certified professionals are positioned to capture significant market share. Our comprehensive training system ensures you’re ready when homeowners need help most.
Publications, Articles, and Interviews with Mike Krein
Short sales are making a comeback. You need a gameplan
INMAN ARTICLE BY MICHAEL KREIN: Mortgage delinquencies are rising, more homeowners are experiencing financial pressure, and short sales are
This Foreclosure Wave Won’t Look Like 2008 – Debt Doctor
THE DEBT DOCTOR HOST, BILL BYMEL INTERIVEWS MICHAEL KREIN: Strategic defaults are quietly returning, but not the kind you
The Most Overlooked Source of Homes for First-Time Buyers
HOUSINGWIRE ARTICLE BY MICHAEL KREIN: Many short sale delays come from incomplete listing packages, not lender reviews, as systems
Why real estate agents need to know about short sales again.
INMAN ARTICLE BY MICHAEL KREIN: He explains why headline equity numbers can be misleading, how rising ownership costs are
Ready to become the go-to short sale expert?
Join hundreds of agents who’ve transformed their businesses and dominated their markets after passing our courses.
Don’t let another distressed homeowner walk away because you weren’t prepared to help. Get certified, get listed, and get noticed as the short sale specialist in your market.
Market distress creates opportunity • 25% increase in foreclosures • Certified agents closing deals others can’t • Limited competition in short sale niche • Homeowners desperately need qualified help • Build referral network that lasts for years •Market distress creates opportunity • 25% increase in foreclosures • Certified agents closing deals others can’t • Limited competition in short sale niche • Homeowners desperately need qualified help • Build referral network that lasts for years •
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Elevating your real estate career beyond traditional sales.
While most agents chase the same listing opportunities, Certified Short Sale Experts are building specialized practices in an underserved market. With foreclosure filings surging and delinquency rates climbing, the families who need help most are being ignored by agents who don’t understand the process. This isn’t just another revenue stream—it’s your chance to become the trusted expert that lenders, attorneys, and distressed homeowners turn to when traditional sales aren’t an option.
accomplish what others can’t
Master complex negotiations with loss mitigation departments. Navigate FHA, VA, and conventional loan workouts. Close deals that save families from foreclosure while generating fees that reflect your specialized expertise. Become the agent other professionals refer their most challenging cases to.
maximize your market position
Build a referral network of attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors sending qualified leads. Charge premium fees for specialized expertise. Earn repeat business with clients who recommend you for years. Position yourself as the short sale authority while competitors chase generic listings.
