RE/MAX DFW Associates Announce CDPE Designation Acheivement by Gary & Wendy Hulkowich

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun. 22, 2010 - RE/MAX DFW Associates is pleased to announce that Gary Hulkowich and Wendy Hulkowich have earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation after completion of extensive training in foreclosure avoidance with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education received by real estate professionals such as Gary and Wendy during this training will help benefit area residents as well as the North Dallas suburbs and other local communities which are served by Wendy, Gary, and the real estate professionals at The Hulkowich Group.

“These experts better understand market conditions than the average agent, and can help sellers through the complications of foreclosure avoidance,” said Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin, Texas. “Agents with the CDPE designation such as the Hulkowich’s have valuable perspective on the market, and training in short sales that can offer homeowners real alternatives to foreclosure. Our institute’s goal is to help as many homeowners as possible by educating as many real estate professionals as possible. Demonstrating a commitment to the struggling homeowners, both Gary and Wendy will provide much needed assistance in stabilizing the community.”

“It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure. The CDPE designation and the extensive training we have received will prove to be invaluable as we work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” noted Wendy Hulkowich on behalf of the recent graduates.

Blair Taylor, Manager of the Plano Stonebriar facility, expressed his feelings on the Hulkowich’s accomplishment, “I am extremely pleased that Gary and Wendy have been granted the opportunity to join this elite group of REALTORS®. It is always a pleasure to have our agents earn advanced designations such as the Certified Distressed Property Expert. Gary and Wendy have impressive reputations in the real estate community and are valuable members of our growing RE/MAX DFW Associates team.”

RE/MAX DFW Associates is the largest RE/MAX franchise in Texas with six office locations, over 300 agents and a 2009 sales volume of $1 billion in closed transactions. RE/MAX DFW Associates was recently named as the number one RE/MAX firm in North Texas, closing 1 in 4 of all RE/MAX transactions in the DFW Metroplex.

The Hulkowich Group has offices at the Plano Stonebriar office of RE/MAX DFW Associates. Gary Hulkowich can be contacted at his direct number, 972.801.2421; Wendy Hulkowich can be contacted at her 972.801.2425, or contact either via email at Info@HulkowichGroup.com. Wendy and Gary can assist with any listing in the North Texas Regional MLS System, as well as the firm’s over 1,100 active listings which can be viewed on the group’s website at www.HulkowichGroup.com or the company’s website, www.rmdfw.com.

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RE/MAX DFW Assoc. is the largest RE/MAX franchise in the state of Texas, opening in 1983 the firm now has 6 offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, over 270 experienced real estate professionals, closing nearly $1 billion in sales. www.rmdfw.com