Preserving The American Dream Is Realtor’s Focus In 2010.
More and more real estate sales involve buyers and sellers dealing with properties heading for foreclosure or already foreclosed on by a lender or bank. In response, licensed Realtors like Crye-Leike Clarksville Realtor Cindy Broadbent feel more compelled than ever to meet the demands of today’s clients coping in the current new ‘traditional’ real estate market.
“With so many people having financial difficulties in the current distressed economy, many homeowners are facing foreclosure or are being required to sell their homes as a ‘short sale’ where the selling price will not be sufficient to fully cover the mortgage balance and closing costs,” said Cindy. “It is very beneficial for those sellers to have a Realtor who has the knowledge to explain to them the requirements for a short sale, the necessary paperwork, what is required of them and how long the process will take, as well as the impact of a foreclosure vs. a short sale.”
Crye-Leike Clarksville Realtor Cindy Broadbent recently completed a new Short Sale & Foreclosure course offered by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). She now feels better equipped with both the tools and ‘know how’ to help sellers maneuver and negotiate the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.
“When representing a buyer of a short sale property, it is very important to advise them of the special circumstances, procedures and length of time it will take to close vs. purchasing a home at fair market value,” said Cindy. “I have previously represented both buyers and sellers of short sale properties, and it is a challenging situation where every sale has different circumstances. It gives me great satisfaction knowing that I am able to assist sellers during a difficult time in their lives.”
Armed with her new Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Cindy is NAR certified to qualify sellers, negotiate with lenders, limit risks and protect buyers.
“The Short Sale/Foreclosure course coupled with other short sale classes I have taken, plus my prior experience with short sale transactions provides me with that ‘edge’ to successfully navigate through contract to closing,” said Cindy. “I can help them wade through the short sale process, discuss loan modification, help them understand the options that they have when they become unable to make their mortgage payments or just need to sell due to a relocation. I can also help investors and everyday buyers work through the process of buying foreclosed properties, advise them of the risks and pitfalls and tell them how to construct a winning offer.”
As a SFR Certified Realtor, Cindy has successfully completed all of the required prerequisite and program course work to become a National Association of Realtors qualified Short Sale & Foreclosure (SFR) Specialist.
More About Crye-Leike Realtor Cindy Broadbent
Crye-Leike Realtor Cindy Broadbent is a licensed Affiliate Broker in Tennessee based out of the company’s Clarksville ‘Sango’ branch office located at 2204 Madison Street. She was previously licensed as a Realtor in Florida for several years. Cindy assists buyers and sellers in and around Montgomery, Robertson and Cheatham counties, specializing in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on first-time homebuyers, relocating buyers, new home construction and land.
Cindy is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), and Robertson County Association of Realtors (RCAR) where she has previously served on the ‘Events Committee’ and this year plans to volunteer for service on a committee yet to be determined.
Prior to her work in real estate sales, Cindy worked as a Family Law Paralegal with the Law Offices of Virginia D. Stow in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Realtor Cindy Broadbent directly by phone at 615-483-9000, email: cindy.broadbent@crye-leike.com and you can find her on the web at http://cindybroadbent.crye-leike.com.
About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike®, the Nations 6th Largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of more than 141 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Oklahoma.
Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.
