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Maureen Citerella Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification

I'm pleased to share this good news from a recently published press release:

Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales

Seminole, Florida, 2/23/10 — MAUREEN CITARELLA with REALTY EXECUTIVES ADAMO has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification (or SFR). The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) offers the SFR certification to realtors who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated type of transactions.

Short sales and foreclosures result when people cannot afford to keep their homes. According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes recently sold were categorized as short sales or foreclosures. Realtors who have earned the SFR certification know exactly how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of these types of sales, and they can also help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.

In order to achieve SRF certification a realtor must complete specific training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk. Realtors who have earned the SFR designation must stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for distressed property sales continues to evolve.