I just came off the road from what I profess to be the best road trip I’ve taken. My road trip had been scheduled for months now and I was charged to be able to go to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The hotel was directly of the expressway and for the first time in a long time I was able to fill up on less than sixty dollars.

Cedar Rapids has set an example for what a true Realtor® should strive for: Education. I was shocked that 100 of their 705 members took the time out of their schedule to come and learn about Short Sales and Foreclosures. That is over 14% percent of their members. Absolutely phenomenal.

While preparing myself to instruct my course “Short Sales: The Result of Foreclosure” I soon learned that Iowa isn’t plagued like the rest of the country with foreclosures problems. They are ranked 38^th in the country for foreclosure filings.

I always learn from my students and I was shocked to find out that they are currently selling 60% of their listing inventory in a little over six months. Realtors® are still making money in Iowa. Not to mention that when a short presents itself they now how the skill set to service that client.

I will be going back to Iowa because they have already told me that the class was excellent. Take a look at some of the comments:

It was wonderful to be educated by a bright and talented individual who knows her stuff!!  My team of four were present and we all enjoyed your presentation. Thanks so much. Now comes the tough work which is us following the instructions. We will succeed!  NV

I really enjoyed your Short Sale presentation in Cedar Rapids last week — you kept the material interesting and I’d highly recommend that anyone attend. LF

Your presentation was perhaps the most professional real estate training that I have experienced.  It was content rich, and well organized and presented. GW

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