National Closing Center

Last week we wrapped up one more successful SSRP seminar, this time in Palm Springs, CA. SSRP seminars are the answer why our blog has been a little bit neglected lately. Putting these events together while RealtyProx was making updates to their software (which we take pride in using) proved to be quite a challenge.

So far, SSRP has been to Miami, Chicago, and Palm Springs. Next month, on April 23rd, we’re headed to another fine city–Houston.

The collaborative between RealtyProx, National Closing Center, Don Maxwell with 24 Asset management Corp. and Legacy Opportunity Foundation is growing into a formidable force. If you’re serious about getting into short sale business before it’s too late, we can’t recommend you this enough: become a part of our program, start receiving short sale assignments, and help your community!

What do we offer? And who are we anyway?

RealtyProx, National Closing Center, Legacy Opportunity Foundation and Don Maxwell (VP, 24 Asset Management Corporation) have formed a collaborative. Our goal is to help the American homeowners transition this current real estate market with dignity, knowledge and access.

Check out www.repositioningthedream.org to learn more. (Please note, this is NOT the right website to register for the upcoming event in Houston. Look for the right website at the bottom of the message.)

What’s in it for you, a real estate agent/broker?

Short sale assignments. Leads. Bonus classes. Exclusive content/trainings and more.

How do we get the short sale leads?

1. Bishop Rodney Sampson coordinates the faith-based initiative. His organization signs up churches and community organizations across the country.

2. They organize seminars, send emails, call their parishioners and let them know about foreclosure alternatives.

3. With the help of attorneys and non-profits, we identify homeowners who could benefit from short sale the most.

4. We assign these leads to SSRP Certified real estate agents in five states, including Texas.

This is unique, clear and transparent!

The bottom line

We have real people with real mortgage problems that are ready to do a short sale TODAY. All we need is a qualified real estate agents! The only way to join the program is to attend our live event in Houston.

What to expect in Houston?

- Special meet-and-greet with REO expert Don Maxwell, who says you shouldn’t touch another REO .
- Learn from the best short sale and HAFA specialists.
- Learn the truth about the direction of the real estate market.
- Get familiar with revolutionary short sale technology.

Register today and secure your seat!

We managed to work hard and have some fun–thanks to a GREAT group of real estate agents and brokers from California. They came to Palm Springs from all corners of the state–cannot thank them enough for supporting our initiative and becoming a newest class of SSRP-certified Realtors.

A few photos are below–enjoy!

Bishop Perry and Bishop Sampson.

The one and only Queen of Foreclosures--Marki Lemons.

The magician of numbers: attorney and CPA Paul Horn

Just certified and happy: Leticia Watt with Century 21 Award

Nothing can replace face to face meetings with Realtors. I wish we had more time to visit them in their offices… There’s always something new to see and learn.

While visiting Hensley’s Prairie Path Realty in Villa Park, IL, I learned quite a few things. For instance, that real estate brokerage can still be an important community center with its own unique character. This is not exactly a thing of a past.

HPPR is a great example. Their office looks more like an antique shop than your typical corporate style brokerage. They treat people who come in their office as if they were their family. In fact, spending a few hours with Hensley’s does feel like watching one big family at work.

And there’s another thing that I learned. Raymond ‘Doc’ Hensley showed me his newest gadget: an old fashioned phone receiver attached to his smartphone. Think of outsmarting a smartphone… Very cool.

Just recorded! A webinar with a CA attorney and CPA Paul Horn. The webinar contains tons of crucial information and tips on short sales, foreclosure, bankruptcy and more.

Paul has an amazing quality to explain complicated taxation issues effortlessly and clearly. This is a rather long webinar, so take it in slowly, possibly pause, rewind and take notes.

Share it with your colleagues and come back for more. If you’re reading this blog, don’t forget to like National Closing Center on Facebook!

Below is the recording of our last webinar with attorney Robert Blinstrubas.

Sound quality is definitely not the best, but considering neither Robert nor I attempted to sing, I guess it’s acceptable.

The recording is edited in order to make it shorter. If you still feel like skipping some parts, make sure you listen at the 11:00 mark where Robert talks about hardship letters and myths surrounding them.

Happy listening and thank you for supporting National Closing Center!

Our apologies for the last minute change, but we had to move the webinar on short sale and tax consequences to December 29th, 1pm PST.  Please take a note of the changed time.

Something unexpected came up and and the presenter, Paul Horn, had to leave the country for a few days. He will be back by the 29th, ready to reveal quite a few tax-related short sale secrets. Also, log on prepared to ask questions–Mr. Horn will be glad to take as much as the time will allow.

Once again, sorry for the last minute change. Please join the webinar on the 29th and tell your colleagues about it!

The paint is fresh, desks are shiny, floors are spotless–that’s a look and feel of our new office!

Just in time for Christmas, National Closing Center has moved to a new office space.

Bright, beautifully laid out and spacious, our new home will definitely make our winter days brighter and more bearable.

Our new address is:

National Closing Center
714 Enterprise Dr.
Oak Brook, IL 60523

The office is conveniently located by the I-88, very close to I-294 and Rt. 83. Would like to visit us, but still not sure how to find the new location? GOOGLE IT!

All our phone numbers and emails remain the same.

We are truly grateful for your support and we look forward to processing short sales for you and helping you serve homeowners better.

Join us for a Webinar on December 8!

Before you sell a short sale property, you need to sell a concept of a short sale to a qualifying homeowner. In order to be able to counsel homeowners on the best exit strategy, every successful agent must have sufficient legal ammunition at his/her disposal.

Robert Blinstrubas, one of the leading short sale attorneys in Illinois, will offer a much sought-after legal advice, while representatives of National Closing Center will talk about new tools that can provide a higher rate of closed leads.

The webinar will be followed by a Q&A.

Among topics discussed

• What is a short sale and when does it occur?
• The importance of a short sale package.
• Understanding a short sale procedure.
• How to approach short sale leads?
• How to keep buyers engaged?
• How to list more short sales, stay organized and in control?

Title: Converting Short Sale Leads to Listings: Legal Advice from a Top Short Sale Attorney
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/968737534

This is going to be one of the most valuable webinars we’ve ever done. With short sales being as hot and ubiquitous as ever, tax consequences is the big question that prevents many homeowners from pursuing this exit strategy. Attorney and CPA Paul Horn will address tax related issues and advise real estate agents on how to help homeowners avoid liability to lenders.

You can learn more about Paul and his excellent team here.

Although the webinar primarily focuses on California, real estate agents and brokers in any state will benefit.

The webinar will be followed by Q & A. Please see the information below and REGISTER!

Short Sales and Tax Consequences: LIVE Webinar with CA Attorney and CPA

Join us for a Webinar on December 29

Short sale is a numbers game. If you’re looking to position yourself as a real expert in front of homeowners, you better know your numbers (and laws!) well.

During this live webinar National Closing Center is proud to present you with the powerful legal ammunition, courtesy of attorney and CPA Paul Horn.

• What are the tax consequences in a short sale?
• Does the homeowner owe the bank anything in a short sale?
• Can you do a short sale while the homeowner is in a bankruptcy?

Learn California deficiency law in a short sale and understand how to help homeowners avoid liability to lenders. Find out how homeowners can eliminate the 2nd mortgage. Learn about a new short sale rule that can help dramatically increase the amount of your short sale listings. Plus, see new tools that are guaranteed to provide a higher rate of closed leads.

Title: Short Sales and Tax Consequences: LIVE webinar with CA attorney and CPA
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Space is limited.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/452991846

That was a big deal! NAR Expo in Anaheim, it is. Great crowds, a lot of noteworthy vendors, quite a few cool gadgets and solutions to make real estate agents’ and brokers’ lives easier.

However, after crisscrossing the expo’s perimeter a few times, we reached an easy and indisputable decision–the winner of the 2011 NAR Conference and Expo is… the Teddy Bear (as a figurative symbol, not just as a physical stuffed animal).

Nobody was able to draw and keep engaged such crowds than the booths with stuffed animals, fake diamonds and yellow ducks. Maybe (just maybe) a shoe station posed a feeble attempt to challenge them, but it didn’t last long. Okay, the above statement is unfair to Wells Fargo which graciously gave away a Denali. But then again, had they spent all their marketing budget allocated for the expo on stuffed animals and fake diamonds instead of the car…

And yes, we did our best with our very own ballerina, but it just won’t cut it. However, we believe the photos below definitely worth your attention. Many thanks to Rita Mills and John Lynch for posing in these unforgettable photos!

On a serious note, we enjoyed every moment in Anaheim. Thank you so much for stopping by, having fun, asking questions and entrusting us with your precious contact information. If we promised to get back to you, we will. By any means, reach out to us, register on www.processingshortsale.com and let’s make short sales SHORTER!