How do I get BPO work and is it worth it?

[Evelyn Jordan]

Hello BP members,

I am a newly licensed agent eager to dig deeper and start getting experience in the real estate business. I came across some quite interesting information on the web regarding BPOs (Broker Price Opinion) and making extra money by completing BPO orders while making connections with asset managers. They say it's a good way to connect with people dealing with REOs. but it's also very difficult for new agents to get started. Do I need to get some sort of certificate/designation in order to do that and is it worth the money? Please, share with me if you have any additional information on that and what are the steps I need to take to become a BPO agent (vendor)? 

Thank you,

Evelyn