We just had 57 realtors complete a 2 day intensive CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) course here in Norfolk.

A CDPE certified realtor is equipped with the latest tools, resources, and effective methods for dealing with homeowners who are facing short sales, foreclosures and financial hardships pertaining to their homes and negotiating with the banks.

Homeowners need to understand that you are not alone in this time and you need an experienced advocate for you who understands what options are available for you and hopefully saving your home  from foreclosure.

I attended the CDPE classes in Norfolk, VA July 7 & 8 2011.  This two day course provided a wealth of tactical information that I can start using immediately to help educate my family, friends, clients and community.  Information is power and this class helped me organize my approach on where to start, provided invaluable  field tips that only one can learned by “live & learn” practices through “on the job” training.  Although being in the real estate and relocation industry for 20+ years it is eye opening just how little I knew about the short sale process and the impact I can have in helping families and individuals through this trying time.  This class really helped me understand the number of financial options that are available to consumers.  I plan on incorporating CDPE in my overall business plan and am excited to put my “super hero” cape on and get started to helping my greater community. - Lauren Truchsess

Here is a list of the recent certified CDPE Realtors :

Pamela Ermen                           Pam Schrage                             Karen Templeton

Steven Edwards                          Alfred Bowman                        Holly Long

Amy Lang                                   D Murphy Brown                    Ryan Ryckman

Cynthia Inniess                          Joe Auzenne                              Valerie Kittell

Virginia Dunmire                       Kimberly Green                        James Leland, Jr

Julie Sullivan                               Katherine Durbin                    Jo Cross

Ray Bergey                                 Dayla Brooks                           John Fassoth

JP Morgan                                     Carolyn Guy                          Tanya Judon-Winston

Angela Nishnick                           Karen McLaughlin                  Eva Nesmith

Robb Grabb                                     Debbie Donour                   Jennifer Fleming

Raymond Lyons                            Jennifer Basnight                  Ed Billingy

Van Johnson                                 Cynthia Sieloff                        Jeff Deguzman

Ada Marquez                                  David Phillips                        Christina Miller

Susan Oschsenbein                      Shauna Macke                       Tom Ward

Lauren Truchsess                          Deborah Williams                 Alan Blomdahl

Christine Faircloth                        Laura Daugherty                    Wendy Womble

Joanne Ciampi                               Catherine Kahn                      Tracy Mosley

Russell Harris                                LaShawn Fortes                     Aric Martinez

Terry Trexler                                  Jamal Hudson                         Janice Bulard