Andrew Bers of RE/MAX Earns CDPE Designation

Oct. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA – Andrew Bers, a Broker-Associate in the Longboat Key office of RE/MAX Alliance Group, has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.

A CDPE is a real estate professional with a specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today’s market.

The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. Alex Charfen, the founder of the Distressed Property Institute in Boca Raton, Florida believes that in almost all cases, the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional that has the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation.

Bers is a preeminent short sale expert and foreclosure authority with established local and national bank relationships. He has listed and sold numerous Real Estate Owned (REO) properties and has helped several clients avoid foreclosure by successfully negotiating short sales.

RE/MAX Alliance Group is a full-service real estate company that has been serving the residential and commercial real estate needs of southwest Florida for more than 15 years. With more than 300 agents and employees in 10 offices, RE/MAX Alliance Group is the Number One RE/MAX in Florida based on transactions and volume, and the Number 10 RE/MAX in the nation based on transactions.

Bers can be reached at 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Unit 6, Longboat Key, Florida 34228. Telephone: (941) 387-0006 or (941) 383-3741.

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RE/MAX Alliance Group offers full-service residential and commercial real estate solutions in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties in Florida, with 10 offices in Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna Maria, Lakewood Ranch, University Park, Venice, Siesta Key and Englewood.