SFR Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know

16 Sep

Livestream - SFR Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know

Livestream - SFR Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know

Thursday, September 16, 2021 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
6 CE Hours
Virtual Class via Livestream Designations and Certifications, Livestream / Virtual Class

This Livestream class is sponsored by the Fayette County Board of REALTORS.

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This class is by LIVESTREAM (video-conference) only. PLEASE NOTE: Registrations after noon on the business day before the date of the class may not receive the ZOOM information and student materials necessary to participate. If this occurs, contact the PIE@garealtor.com for the Zoom information for this class.

Online registration closes at 8:00 am, day of class.


To register between 8:00 am and the start time of the class, contact PIE@garealtor.com. Please Note: Last-minute registrations may put CE eligibility at risk -- for example, if you fail to pay for the class and/or if you do not meet the requirements to earn CE.

Requirements for participating in a virtual class:

  1. Your device must have a video webcam, microphone, and speakers. (You are required to enable video so that we can monitor attendance.)
  2. You need to set up a free Zoom account (https://zoom.us/) prior to the class. (Your free 40-minute account will allow you easy access to our ZOOM Classroom account.)
  3. You are expected to attend the entire class session (except during breaks) just as if you were sitting in a classroom.
  4. After the class, you will be emailed electronic affidavit and class evaluation links. To receive CE credit, you must complete both.

A link to participate in the class and student materials will be sent to registered students the business day before the class.

Class Description
The SFR certification teaches real estate professionals to work with distressed sellers and the finance, tax, and legal professionals who can help them, qualify sellers for short sales, develop a short sale package, negotiate with lenders, safeguard your commission, limit risk, and protect buyers.



GREC Policy: If you have taken this course in the last 366 days, you will not receive CE credit. GREC School - Georgia Association of REALTORS. GREC School Number 271.

School Policy: You must be on time and present for the entire session to receive credit. 

Class format (In-Classroom or Livestream) is a decision of the Class Sponsor and not GAR.   


Virtual Class via Livestream
Virtual Class via Livestream
This class is by LIVESTREAM (video-conference) only.
Please see the Requirements for participating in the Description tab of this class posting.

Map & Directions

Frank Mears
Frank Mears knows sales. He began his sales career in 1966 as a debit agent with one of America’s largest life and health insurance companies. From there he moved into newspaper advertising sales and then entertainment booking before entering the real estate profession as a sales associate in 1977. Frank obtained his broker license in 1984 and has sold real estate in Georgia, South Carolina and California.

A nationally recognized speaker on agency, negotiations, and sales skills, Frank delivers over 200 presentations a year in the US and Canada and has trained thousands of sales associates from coast to coast.

Frank is also certified to teach nationally accredited ABR, PMN, SFR, SRES, SRS, GREEN courses, and is an approved GRI instructor in Georgia and South Carolina. Frank was awarded the distinguished Partners in Education 2002 “Instructor of the Year” by the Georgia REALTORS® and is a 2005 inductee into the Real Estate Buyers Agency Hall of Fame. Frank has earned the "Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)" designation conferred by the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the International Federation of Professional Speakers (IFPS). 

Cancellations:  Cancellations must be made prior to the start date of the course; otherwise, no refund will be issued. To cancel your registration, click here:

1. Log in
2. Go to "Events" and select "My Classes"
4. Select the specific class "Details" button
5. Select the "Cancel" button and follow the prompts.

Note: GAR reserves the right to cancel/change any course at any time. If a course is canceled, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will receive either a full refund or, if rescheduled, you may transfer to the new date. GAR is not responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses (lodging, airfare, etc.) you may incur when a course is canceled or rescheduled. GREC School Number 271 – Georgia Association of REALTORS

Photography Waiver: Portions of this GAR course may be photographed, or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, you agree that GAR and/or anyone acting on their behalf may photograph or record by audio/video your attendance and involvement in any portion of the course. Furthermore, you agree that the GAR may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission and without compensation.