Realty Biz

JANUARY 1, 2021

To find homes in pre-foreclosure you can search sites that specialize in this or you can have an experienced local agent help you out. Short Sales . A short sale occurs when a homeowner puts the house up for sale at a smaller price than is owed on the mortgage. Jordan Matin, Portland Homes for Sale.

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2024

A Top Agent Can Help You Find A House You Can Afford We analyze millions of home sales to find buyer’s agents who will show you the right home at the right price. Agents don’t pay us to be listed, so you get the best match. The site is popular with real estate professionals and investors.

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HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

Real Estate Agent. Real Estate Agent at Compass RE Texas. Mary Stewart in Sugar Land , Texas, is in the top 1% of agents in her area for successfully selling homes. I mean, it takes probably, at the minimum, three to four months to get a short sale through.”. Mary Stewart. Mary Stewart.

Inspection

Realty Biz

JULY 19, 2022

Many of these will be new investors that don’t have experience with the pre-foreclosures, short sales, and foreclosures, that occurred during the Great Recession. Pre-foreclosures are commonly confused with the foreclosure process and REOs (real estate owned by a lender). Buying Pre-foreclosures as Short Sales.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Here’s a riddle for you: What do government websites, real estate agents, and a drive around the block have in common? Real estate owned, or REO, homes are a result of the foreclosure process , which varies from state to state. The bank will then work with a listing agent to list the home on the MLS.

Agents

The Close

MARCH 15, 2022

Builders were selling homes by lottery, and real estate agents were living large—and so was I. Like many others, I owned multiple properties and I was building custom homes on the side for big profits. As agents, we knew that 100%, no-document lending was wrong, but we didn’t know the consequences. I was fortunate.

Agents

Real Trends

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

REO, foreclosure and short sales : Becoming an expert in short sales, foreclosures and real estate-owned (REO) listings can result in a steady flow of business. While this market is very niche, the right strategy and solid networking can go a long way. Buyer and seller niches.

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Easy Agent Pro

DECEMBER 29, 2020

It seemed as if every real estate agent on the planet, overnight, became a “foreclosure specialist” or a “short sale expert.”. Horror stories filled the news about homeowners who hired an agent who didn’t know the first thing about distressed property sales. Don’t be like those agents.

Agents

Real Trends

JULY 3, 2023

With 30 years of real estate experience, Jon Salvador, a Burlington, Iowa-based Century 21 Property Professionals agent, is without a doubt and industry veteran. million in sales volume, good enough for the No. We had to look at the ability to reach out to our local lenders and servicing our real estate owned companies.

Agents

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

“A foreclosed property is a property that has gone through the legal process of foreclosure where the bank seeks to regain ownership of the property to make good on a debt,” explains top Seattle real estate agent Ken Crotts , who works with over 66% more single family homes than the average area agent. REO listings.

Banks

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If the homeowner fails to catch up on their payments by the auction date, the home is auctioned for sale. The home is now bank-owned (sometimes also called REO, or “real estate owned”). First, it’s worth noting that the term “bank-owned foreclosure” is a bit of a misnomer. Step 1: Find the right agent.

Banks

Real Trends

JANUARY 25, 2023

It can be difficult to predict what’s next in real estate, but one of the best ways real estate agents can protect themselves from dramatic fluctuations in the market is to find a niche. Another possible niche is buyers who need creative financing, such as rent-to-own financing or owner financing.

Homeowner’s association

HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the market for a “ real estate owned” property ? REOs for short, these kinds of sales expose buyers to a lot of potential risk. But they also provide a lot of opportunity for big return on investment, too — much bigger, and faster, than you might expect with many traditional sales.

Banks

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Teaming up with an experienced agent on foreclosure properties and auctions, we’ll answer this question and more — to prepare you for what to expect at a foreclosure auction. John Durham is a successful real estate agent in Henry County, Georgia, and has purchased homes at auction for 16 out of 20 years of his career as a real estate agent.

Due diligence

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

Here, we break down the major pros and cons of buying a bank-owned property to demystify the process and prepare potential buyers. What is a bank-owned home? A bank-owned home, also known as “real estate owned” (or REO for short), refers to properties that have been foreclosed with the ownership transferring to the bank or lender.

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HomeLight

MARCH 10, 2023

We tapped two top HomeLight agents to help you navigate the ins and outs of house flipping in the State of New York as well as provide some tips and tricks specific to New York properties. A Top Agent Can Be Your New York Real Estate Investment MVP Interested in flipping a house in New York?

House Flipping

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

But right as you’re about to call your real estate agent, you notice there’s a line in there that labels it a foreclosure. We talked with veteran real estate agents with a combined 30-plus years working with foreclosures to bring you a comprehensive guide to the often confusing world of distressed properties.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Whether you’re a veteran agent or a rookie hoping to sound authoritative during your first transaction, you need to be able to succinctly explain common real estate terms and definitions to your clients. It might feel stressful, but handling contingencies well is actually a time when you, as the agent, can really shine.

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