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Robert and Beverly Meaux Earn NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification

Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR^® Expertise in Distressed Sales

Short Hills, New Jersey -  January 13, 2010—Robert and Beverly Meaux, a husband and wife Real Estate team at Towne Realty Group, have earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification.  The National Association of REALTORS^® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS^® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.  The Meauxs have also teamed up with a local CPA and attorney that have short sale experience to provide free consultations to their clients.

According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures.  For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” transaction.  REALTORS^® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.

“As leading advocates for homeownership, REALTORS^® believe that any family that loses its home to foreclosure is one family too many, but unfortunately, there are situations in which people just cannot afford to keep their homes, and a foreclosure or a short sale results,” said 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan, from Dallas-Fort Worth area. “Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for home buyers and benefit the larger community, as well, but it’s extremely important to have the help of a real estate professional like a REALTOR^® who has earned the SFR certification for these kinds of purchases.”

The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help REALTORS^® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves. The Meauxs, of West Orange, NJ, took one course and three webinars in order to become certified.  Mr. Meaux is also and certified e-Pro and Mrs. Meaux has her Brokers license. Few partnerships come as prepared and knowledgeable into any transaction and this team. To contact them for assistance please write them at sold@bevandbobhomes.com

Call them at 201-925-8199.