Hometown Heroes · For real estate professionals

Serve local heroes—and build a business known for purpose.

The Hometown Heroes Certification & Licensing Program gives real estate agents a structured way to connect with community heroes, strengthen trust and build referral relationships with practical marketing and professional-development support.

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A clear way to stand out

Turn appreciation for local heroes into meaningful service.

Build a recognizable specialty

Position your business around serving the people who serve the community, with a focused story that clients and referral partners can understand.

Create trust earlier

Use the program’s certification and resources to establish credibility and begin conversations from a place of shared purpose.

Strengthen referral relationships

Develop a repeatable outreach approach designed to help you connect with hero-focused clients and community partners.

Keep marketing consistent

Use program resources and ongoing guidance to maintain visibility without having to create every campaign from scratch.

What participating agents receive

Tools, training and a system you can put into action.

Marketing materials designed for Hometown Heroes outreach
Newsletters featuring program guidance and best practices
Invitations to bootcamps and mastermind groups
Automated social media content to support consistent visibility
A personal referral link for your Hometown Heroes activity
A performance guarantee, subject to the program’s current terms

Who it is for

A program for real estate agents who want a purpose-driven niche.

The program is open to real estate agents. It may be especially useful for agents who want to deepen community relationships, create a distinct value proposition and build a more intentional referral strategy.

Newer agents

Start with a defined audience, ready-to-use resources and a clearer reason for prospects to remember you.

Established agents

Add a community-focused specialty that can complement your existing brand, database and referral network.

Common questions

Hometown Heroes FAQ

Is this a mortgage loan program?

No. This page describes a certification and licensing program for real estate agents. Specific financing options for a client must be evaluated separately based on current program requirements and individual qualifications.

Do I have to change my brokerage or personal brand?

The program is designed to support an agent’s business and outreach. Joe can explain the current licensing requirements and how the materials may be used with your existing brand.

What does the program cost?

The current promotional flyer lists a $149 setup fee and $149 monthly fee. Pricing, included services and program terms may change, so confirm current details with Joe before enrolling.

How do I get started?

Contact Joe for an overview of the certification, current program terms and the next enrollment steps.

Ready to learn more?

Bring Hometown Heroes to your real estate business.

Joe will walk you through the program, answer your questions and help you decide whether it fits your market and business goals.

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Joe Rogers, EVP of Sales – Cornerstone Division, NMLS #188286 · Encompass Lending Group. Program availability, pricing, services and terms are subject to change. The Hometown Heroes Performance Guarantee is subject to its complete program terms. Any mortgage financing is subject to separate application, credit approval, property approval and underwriting requirements.