#77909: Preparing for a Tax Sale

Service Description

Course #77909 – Preparing for a Tax Sale Provider: Vanguard Real Estate Training (School #8199) Duration: 3 Hours CE (Classroom) Instructor: Charles Williams, GREC Licensed Instructor #431042 This foundational 3-hour continuing education course introduces real estate professionals and investors to the essential principles and practical strategies needed to prepare for a tax sale in Georgia. As the entry point in Vanguard’s tax foreclosure education series, this course builds a solid understanding of tax sale fundamentals, helping participants gain confidence before attending live auctions. Participants will explore key terminology, types of tax sales, and the mechanics of how tax foreclosure sales are conducted in Georgia. The course provides critical insights into pre-sale due diligence, budget planning, and risk management. Through collaborative group discussions and a simulated tax sale activity, students will gain hands-on experience in evaluating bidding strategies and making informed decisions. Key Learning Outcomes: Define and distinguish between tax deed sales and tax lien sales. Identify essential pre-sale research steps, including budget setting and property evaluation. Collaborate with peers to develop and refine tax sale strategies. Participate in a realistic mock tax sale to apply learned techniques. Prepare for more advanced training in the tax foreclosure investment process. Designed for real estate licensees, investors, and professionals new to tax sales, this course ensures participants walk away with practical knowledge and a strategic mindset to approach future tax sales with clarity and competence.