In order to handle any real estate transaction, by law the person must be licensed with the state. This is also true with mortgages. In order to avoid fraud and illegal activity, check the person’s credentials using their name or license number on the links below. 

Warning!  A real estate agent cannot give an opinion or provide services outside of their licensing. Unfortunately, many agents working in short sales are working outside the realm of their licensing because they are dealing with the homeowner's mortgage issues. This violates the law.

 I hold both a Real Estate and Mortgage license and am therefore legally qualified to give the best service for short sale clients.

See My Online Licensing Records

  (Choose "Loan Originator" and type in "Badgett")

  (Enter last name "Badgett")
 
Just as importantly, your agent must have a system in place which a.) reaches the lender quickly - there is no time to waste, b.) uses required paperwork, c.) has a record of completed transactions with referrals from past clients.