The path to pursuing the SFR® certification is straightforward. Simply follow these four steps:
- Be a member in good standing of the National Association of REALTORS®
- Have an active membership with NAR/Local Association
- Don’t know your NRDS number? You can look it up here. Need more help? Contact us.
- Complete ONE of the following qualifying core courses:
- REBAC’s Short Sales and Foreclosures Course: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
- Available online for $115 at REALTOR® University
- Available in classroom, one-day in length. Search providers at training4re.com - cost varies by provider
- ABR Elective
- CRS 111 Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Client’s Interests
- Available online for $175 at REALTOR® University
- Available in classroom, one-day in length. Search providers at CRS.com - cost varies by provider
- CRS 112 Guiding the Buyer in the Distressed Property Market
- Available in classroom only – find courses at CRS.com
- REBAC’s Short Sales and Foreclosures Course: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
- Complete ONE of the following qualifying electives:
- Webinars: View three, one-hour Webinars, free of charge
- HAFA Short Sales – U.S. Treasury, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac Programs Course: One-day, classroom only. Find course availability at training4re.com
- REO Properties – Responsibilities, Education, and Opportunities for Real Estate Professional: One-day, classroom only. Find course availability at training4re.com
- Webinars: View three, one-hour Webinars, free of charge
- Complete the certification application on this site: Get certified now for SFR
