Become a Real Estate Mediation Specialist

Is the REM-S Certification Right for You?

As a Real Estate Mediation Specialist (REM-S), you can leverage your expertise to guide clients through complex negotiations, whether they are divorcing or dealing with traditional transactions. This unique certification allows you to take on key roles that set you apart in the real estate and mortgage industries.

• Offer Evaluative Mediation Consultation: Provide clients with expert guidance on complex financial matters related to real estate and mortgage planning, leading to more efficient, amicable, and successful resolutions.
• Engage in Co-Mediation & Support: Collaborate with mediators to deliver a comprehensive approach, combining your financial and real estate expertise with their conflict resolution skills for more effective outcomes.
• Serve as a Financial Neutral: Assist clients in making informed decisions about property division and other financial matters, promoting understanding and facilitating productive discussions.
• Act as an Expert Witness: Testify on complex financial issues related to real property and mortgage financing, showcasing your specialized knowledge in legal proceedings.
• Gain a Competitive Edge and Compensation Opportunities: Few real estate or mortgage professionals offer mediation services, making you stand out in high-conflict cases. Offering mortgage and real estate expertise plus mediation creates a dual income stream, benefiting your clients and bottom line.

Elevate your expertise and become an invaluable asset in divorce proceedings while expanding your divorce planning services.

The REM-S (Real Estate Mediation Specialist) certification provides a comprehensive 40-hour basic mediation skills training, equipping real estate professionals with essential conflict resolution tools. This training meets the commonly accepted standards set by professional mediation organizations and fulfills the basic mediation skills training requirements mandated by many state and local mediation organizations. While this course meets general mediation training requirements in most states, individuals interested in becoming court-appointed mediators should consult their state’s specific guidelines, particularly in family law.

Who Benefits from REM-S Training?

Certified Divorce Lending Professionals (CDLPs): Elevate your expertise and become an essential asset to your clients and their professional teams. As a CDLP®, you navigate the intricate financial aspects of divorce. Expand your impact by supporting clients through contentious property division and mortgage planning. Our REM-S course equips you to facilitate fair, efficient, and less stressful resolutions, solidifying your position as a trusted advisor.

Mortgage Professionals: This specialized training will enhance your ability to mediate complex real estate disputes and negotiations. It equips you to amicably and efficiently facilitate discussions about properties and mortgage financing requirements. This expertise broadens your service offerings and positions you as an invaluable resource, fostering trust and credibility with your clients.

Real Estate Professionals: Unlock a new dimension in your career. Leverage your existing knowledge to enhance your skills in all types of negotiations. Whether you're helping clients reach amicable agreements or facilitating traditional transactions, our REM-S course will equip you with specialized mediation techniques. Guide clients through smoother, more collaborative processes, increasing your value and expanding your professional network. Mediation training empowers you to handle disputes more effectively, ensuring successful outcomes and elevating your reputation.

For All Professionals:

• Recognition and Respect: Gain recognition from other professionals who rely on collaborative experts to provide comprehensive solutions. Your specialized knowledge will streamline the mediation process, ensuring faster and more effective resolutions.
• Specialized Knowledge: Gain a deeper understanding of the legal and financial intricacies of property division and mortgage financing. This knowledge allows you to provide valuable insights and ensure that all aspects are thoroughly considered.
• Increased Referrals: Attorneys and financial advisors are likelier to refer clients to professionals with mediation skills, indicating the ability to handle complex situations with sensitivity and expertise. Offer specialized services to attract a broader client base and differentiate yourself.
• Increased Income Potential: Offering specialized mediation services can boost your income potential beyond the normal scope of transactions.
• Competitive Advantage: As mediation becomes increasingly popular, those with specialized skills will stand out. This competitive edge can attract more clients seeking amicable and cost-effective solutions for their financial matters.

The REM-S Certification’s Hybrid Learning Experience

The REM-S Certification isn't just another online course. It's a dynamic, immersive experience to equip you with the practical skills and confidence needed to excel as a mediator specializing in real estate and mortgage planning. Our hybrid approach seamlessly blends the convenience of online learning with the power of real-world practice:

• 40 Hours of Comprehensive Training: Master the art of mediation tailored explicitly for real estate and mortgage planning, emphasizing divorce.
  • Modules 1 thru 9: eLearning, assignments, and assessments.
  • Module 10: A genuine Practical Module including mock mediations, case analysis, and group experience and collaboration.
• Real-World Scenarios: Participants will see mediation demonstrations and participate in role-plays to test and hone their skills and understanding of the mediator's unique role.
• REM-S Toolkit: Access a comprehensive suite of resources, including a professional directory listing, customizable business forms, and eye-catching marketing materials to attract and serve clients effectively.

Maintaining Your REM-S Certification

REM-S certification is valid for one year, requiring renewal to include:

• 1 Hour of Continuing Education the Divorce Lending Association provides is required.
• Annual Renewal Fee of $297

REM-S Program Brochure

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