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What Is an REO Property, and How to Buy One?

Point2Homes

Real estate-owned (REO) properties, also known as bank-owned, are properties that have not sold at a foreclosure auction , and as a result, they are owned by the foreclosing bank. Yet, the addendum can also specify that the sale must be closed by a set date. This is where REOs come into play.

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How to Buy a Foreclosure: Your Go-To Guide to Distressed Properties

HomeLight

Bank-Owned or REO: If a home doesn’t sell at auction, it becomes a real-estate owned home , meaning the bank or lender officially owns it. Bank-owned/REO sale. If a home doesn’t sell at auction, the bank will formally take ownership of the house and list it as a real-estate owned property.

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131 Real Estate Terms & Definitions Your Clients Expect You to Know in 2023

The Close

These real estate definitions will help you ensure you’re communicating with clients effectively. After all, great communication leads to closed deals. Furthermore, in today’s market, understanding our complex mortgage industry could actually help you close more deals and maybe even save clients money. Chain of title.