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Featured Topic: REOIf you establish a relationship with an REO listing agent who controls inventory you must be ready to close escrow quickly to establish yourself with that agent. In an REO situation, your offer or counter-offer will probably have to be reviewed and approved by several individuals and companies and even once an offer is accepted, the bank may insert wording like subject to corporate approval with 5 days. REO properties in poor condition will generally require an all cash offer and be sold as is. The banks will seek to limit their liability in these situations. The last downturn in the real estate market created many millionaires who were able to buy and hold cash flow positive REO properties. An asset manager is the internal position within an REO department that allots the listings to local agents. They are judged on their ability to find agents that can quickly sell the inventory at the highest price. A large number of novice investors are making offers on REO properties without understanding their true market value. Investor sshould exercise caution and avoid overestimating the value of an REO property. Most successful trustee sale buyers are very experienced and have advanced research techniques. Many investors find the REO market to be a much safer environment. Home prices are at their most affordable in many years, which has opened up home ownership to many who had been locked out during the housing boom. And now, the federal government and many states are launching plans to hook up buyers of REO homes with very attractive terms. Budgeting for monthly maintenance issues such as gardening, is important in calculating cash flow on an REO as certain items must be maintained by the owner. If Fannie Mae knows of any hazards on REO properties they own or market, they disclose this information through their real estate listing agents. However, they may not have been informed by the previous owner of all hazards. They encourage you to have the property inspected by a professional before you buy. Some REO listing agents are so busy that they hire assistants to field calls. Many do not give out their private cell phone number, which can make communication difficult. Many prefer to use email. Expect the bank to draw its own REO purchase contract or addendum to your standard purchase contract. Read it thoroughly and ask a real estate lawyer for advice if you do not understand it. Banks may require a cash REO buyer to show proof of funds. This rules out obtaining a refinance on a residence unless the money is already in the bank. As rigid as REO properties or HUD homes may seem, the REO process is as much as part of foreclosures as the preforeclosure side of the business. In a market with so much inventory it is important to select an REO by area, condition and characteristics. This will be a desirable and marketable home when the market recovers. Many of the successful REO buyers are leveraging relationships with REO listing agents and buying inventory that is not on the MLS. REO tip..when inspecting an REO take the time to look over the back walls. There can be some surprises such as mobile home park, apartment buildings, or busy street that could have an adverse effect on value. An REO is a property that has been foreclosed on and has reverted back to the ownership of the bank or lender. Do a Google search for 'Real Estate Owned' or 'REO'; this will give you a list of websites where you can find bank owned properties. |
