Oregon Real Estate Designations
Did you know that at least one professional designation can add an extra $27,300 per year to your income? That's what the National Association of Realtors determined in a recent survey – adding a designation provides you with more than a real estate license; it provides increased value to your career. Take the steps to create your niche in today's competitive real estate market. Your specialized knowledge will set you apart, so why wait?
The Green Specialist designation is included in select programs at no cost. Aditional designations, such as Short Sale Specialist, are $38 each. Call (800) 917-3513 to get your designation today.
Benefits of Professional Real Estate Designations
- Increase your earning potential
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Differentiate yourself from the competition
- Get more referral business
- Benefit clients with your expertise
Short Sale Specialist
Do you find yourself with buyers that are interested in purchasing short sale properties? With short sales accounting for one in five distressed sales in 2009 and short sale markets comprising as much as 75% to 80% in certain areas, you need to know the ins and outs about completing the right forms and being short sale compliant. And that's where Allied can help!
Allied's Short Sale Specialist designation focuses on the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA). HAFA has established the short sale and deed in lieu of foreclosure (DIL) as alternatives for borrowers to avoid foreclosure. Be informed – learn about the policies, procedures, and forms that are designed to simplify and streamline the short sale process.
What You'll Receive
- 100% Online
- 1 Module
- Online Final – 25 multiple-choice questions
About the Designation
- Learn about the importance of HAFA to today's real estate agents, what borrowers and loans qualify for HAFA, and who benefits from the program
- Distinguish between U.S. Treasury HAFA Guidelines and GSE HAFA Guidelines
- Understand the overall importance of HAFA and the various benefits that can be gained from this program
- Learn about specialized HAFA forms, including when they are required and how to complete them in their entirety
Green Specialist
As the amount of people who are becoming more “green conscious” grows, it is important for those in the real estate industry to become knowledgeable about green homes and products. In order to list and show a property effectively, you must know its green attributes and amenities. Allied can help you learn what to look for!
Allied's Green Specialist designation is designed to help you gain better insight into what makes a building product green. Many homebuyers are going green and their main motivating factors are: reducing energy costs, maintaining family health, and protecting the environment. As a real estate salesperson, you can be prepared to meet these green homebuying needs. Set yourself apart with an awareness of what constitutes a "green" home. As a Green Specialist, you'll be prepared!
What You'll Receive
- 100% Online
- 1 Module
- Online Final – 25 multiple-choice questions
About the Designation
- Learn about green ratings and the professional associations and government agencies that play significant roles in the standardization of green guidelines
- Understand the entire green industry from what materials are required in the construction of a green building to the rules and regulations that must be observed
- Learn about energy programs, rebates, and incentives
Upon successful completion of the modules above, you will receive instructions from Allied detailing how to download and use your real estate designations.