About this Event
Get Reno-ready: learn renovation loans, equity strategy, and listing opportunities—plus scripts, badge, and certificate.
See the Potential. Finance the Possibility.
If you’re a REALTOR® working in a market where inventory is tight and many homes need updates, renovation lending can open doors you may be walking right past.
In this certification class, Russ Fitzpatrick (Real Estate Agent since 1986 | Broker since 1999 | Mortgage industry 20+ years) teaches you how renovation real estate works in the real world—so you can expand buyer options, unlock distressed inventory, and help clients build equity.
What You’ll Learn
Renovation Lending Fundamentals
- How renovation loans work: FHA 203(k) Limited vs Standard, plus conventional renovation options
- The $35,000 rule of thumb: when a HUD consultant is required and why
- What can be included (example: septic, repairs, upgrades—based on program rules and budget)
How REALTORS® Use Reno to Win
- How renovation financing can help buyers compete for properties that used to be “cash only”
- How renovation can create instant equity (real examples: buy at one price, renovate, and finish with higher value)
- How to reposition distressed, abandoned, divorce/estate, and outdated homes as viable inventory
What You Get After Class
- Certificate of Completion
- Renovation Real Estate insignia/badge you can use on your website + social profiles
- Prepared social media content + video scripts to help you market yourself as “reno-ready”
- A team you can lean on: we’ll help you think through renovation deals, review property photos/inspections, and identify what’s required vs desired
Who Should Attend
- REALTORS® who want more inventory options for buyers
- Agents working with older homes or “needs work” listings
- REALTORS® serving heroes/essential employees through HBN
- Anyone who wants a clear, practical system to add renovation expertise into their business (even if it’s only 10–15% of your annual production)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
KORE Mortgage, 1266 Alverser Plaza, Midlothian, VA, USA, United States
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