Is this organization worth while. I understand the need for some form of certification past a real estate license. I have seen too many certifyers that were more concerned with the enrollment process than the quality of the certification.
Is there a certification that means anything other than CREO which is way too expensive and stringent on none knowledge or capability issues.
I have always relied on education and experience and assume that the BPO/REO companies do also.
Thanks

I don't think the companies care one way or the other about these certifications. Unless of course the company has their own that they can get you to spend a few bucks on.

Do something more worthwhile, like working towards your brokers license or an NAR recognized designation. Good luck!

You want a certification? Send me $200, I'll send you one.

Kind of like being a mail order minister or buying a Doctorate from a diploma mill.

It's just a piece of paper.

Clients was results, expertise and did I say results?

BUMP... is anyone signed up with them?? They have an OK website, kinda clunky, but OK...

there is no them it is a she and she will cash your check.

What I really wanted to know was there any designation that had value past the fees charged to get it.

No certification although people do offer them for sale. The best way is to establish a reputation for reliable, accurate and timely results.

A good question to ask yourselves, or even the founder of NABPOP is this: Does NAR, The 5 Star, or REOMAC recognize NABPOP as a legitimate certification?

Answer: Not in this life time.

NABPOP is a scam. I will not acknowledge them, nor should any other competent agent. I will stick with my companies that do not support such b.s. I am certified to do bpo's based on my experience. Who does this "organization" think it is?? SCAM, money making SCAM. Just another group with their hands in everyone's pocket.

I love it! I'm so glad I am not the only agent who feels this way!!

Well, I don't think NABPOP is a scam, although I'm doubtful if their certification means much. I have visited their website and I see they actively defend realtors' rights to perform BPOs, and lobby on our behalf for the right to continue doing this. For this reason, if for no other, I will likely sign up with them in the near future.

In this regard, they have done more than NAR will ever do. I'd rather pay my association dues to NABPOP than an outdated union.

NAR already has you/us in their back pocket and there isn't really much you can do about it and continue to play the game.

NAR also has a section for appraisers - not as demanding or as many Realtor agents - but still money in the bank.

Now NAR stands to gain nothing by standing up for the few Realtors and their rights as opposed to what they would lose by the appraisers pulling out if they would.

If you got a plan to motivate NAR on this topic - please share.

No plan. Just stating the obvious.

I was wondering if anyone has gotten a job from the "BPO Orders Available Bulletin Board"? I was reading up on their site and saw this was available once you are a member.

Got an email today that EML is going to be using NABPOP. Apparently those having the cert will get first dibs on assignments.
Anyone else get it and are you going to take the course?

Hey Jim - I guess by now you found the other thread - if not - there is one about this.

I am a certified member. For a complete newbie, if you study the course material it is helpful and worth the $, IMO. I studied and got certified as I was beginning to sign up with BPO/REO Co's because I didn't have access to specific training readily available otherwise. Beyond that ?

I achieved the certification a few days ago and as luck would have it, have not even seen a single order from EML. They have always been my bread and butter. Now what?

I just took the test for the first time. Finished it in around 45 minutes (I guess - I didn't look at the timer) and failed it with a 79! ONE POINT. ONE!

Oooooh, I'm mad.

ETA: After a couple of tries, I passed the test, and I have to say, that is the most aggravating test I think I have ever taken. I sailed through my RE tests, both state and national, and that one kicked my butt several times - and I've been doing this full-time for over three years. I dread the re-certification test now - and I have 364 days before I have to take it.

Y'all have fun!

I passed the test, woohoo! Just had to share with someone. :-)