The DRE recently issued a consumer warning about false and misleading designations, claims of expertise, certifications, and/or credentials, being used in the marketing and advertising of assistance to homeowners in connection with home loans, foreclosure rescue services, and short sales.
The DRE has noticed an uptick in the number of companies offering expensive courses, materials and "leads" that have no meaningful or substantive content and which are designed to allow those who pay for these courses to claim they have "certifications" which are, in effect, worthless. The DRE provides suggestions for consumers who are thinking about retaining the services of specialists or experts, including a list of good questions to ask. The DRE is also warning licensees to be cautious and only choose reputable courses, with quality content, for certification.
Source: Department of Real Estate
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