RE/MAX Alliance Agent William Hopkins Earns Real Estate Short Sale Designation!

RE/MAX Alliance recently welcomed agent William Hopkins to the Central office in Denver, who has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation. The newly acquired designation will allow William to assist homeowners in danger of foreclosure.

Homeowners that face the possibility of foreclosure can greatly benefit from a Certified Distressed Property Expert®, who will present the homeowner with options, solutions, and effective methods to deal with the situation. By choosing the Short Sale method, homeowners may repay the mortgage owed on the property to the bank at the price the home sells for if the lender accepts and agrees to do so, even in the event the home sells for less than what is owed on the property. As property values are impacted, this method can save homeowners from the danger of foreclosure and the possibility of bankruptcy.

William has recently relocated to Denver from Michigan and has over 25 years experience in real estate investment. He has worked with both commercial, single family residential and condominium properties.

"The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales," said Hopkins. "It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure."

Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin, Texas, said that agents such as Hopkins with the CDPE Designation have a valuable perspective on the market, and training in short sales that can offer homeowners real alternatives to foreclosure, which can be devastating to credit ratings. "These experts better understand market conditions better than the average agent, and can help sellers through the complications of foreclosure avoidance.”

"Our goal is to help as many homeowners as possible, by educating as many real estate professionals as possible," Charfen said. “William Hopkins has demonstrated a commitment to struggling homeowners, a commitment that can provide much-needed stabilization to the community."

For more information about William Hopkins visit www.avoidforeclosureindenver.com and http://bhopkins.homesincolorado.com.