Leon Gousman Completes Prestigious RSD Designation to Specialize in Bank Owned Homes!

NORWICH, Conn. - Aug. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- Leon Gousman, a Premier Agent and the Team Lead of LCG Realty Group at Keller Wiliams, has earned the prestigious Harris Real Estate University Certified Real Estate Owned Specialist Designation (RSD), having completed extensive training in the techniques necessary to secure, negotiate, and sell Bank Owned Properties (REOs). This REO training is invaluable durring the current recovery from recession, especially in housing markets where foreclosure rates lingure or continue to climb.

A property becmes an REO if the original owner fails to pay their mortgage and the lending institution is forced to repossess it. The bank then reaches out to qualified REO designated brokers and agents to sell the home and recover their investment. Without access to experienced REO Listing Agents, lending authorities must continue to hold onto foreclosed property as an investment loss.

"The Harris Real Estate University RSD Designation has been invaluable as I work with banks and lenders on complicated REO assignments. In New London County alone, roughly 1 in every 1,000 homes are in some stage of foreclosure. And it is happening with homes of every price range," said Gousman, "It's rewarding to be able to help banks rehabilitate these homes, get them back on the market, and find eager homebuyers so we can improve the condition of our neighborhoods. My RSD and BPO training has enabled me to work with more lenders, move more properties, and get some of these vacant homes sold!"

Tim and Julie Harris, founders of Harris Real Estate University in Las Vegas, NV, said "Realtors®, such as Leon, with HREU designations have valuable training in REO properties and can help banks find qualified buyers using our extensive techniques. Through our in-depth training and continuous education programs, these agents better understand market conditions that will help lenders sell their REO inventory."

If you feel you are in need of more information about REO properties, or if you are a lender looking for a Certified Bank Owned Property Realtor®, contact LCG Realty Group for more information. Call or text code: 1736 to (860)-333-1134, or visit http://leong.yourkwagent.com