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How to find foreclosure leads and turn them into clients

Housing Wire

Each stage represents a different kind of opportunity, and knowing how to approach each one is key. These platforms pull data directly from trusted sources like county records and legal filings, giving you a list of homeowners in pre-foreclosure, auction or even bank-owned stages. What makes these leads so valuable is motivation.

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How to Buy a Foreclosed Home: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Redfin

There are several types of foreclosure sales – auctions, bank-owned properties, government-owned properties, preforeclosures, and short sales. Auctions The most common type of foreclosure sale is by an auction. That means there’s no home inspection or appraisal. What is foreclosure?

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Distressed Property: What It Is And How To Invest

AAOA

Preforeclosures: Preforeclosures refer to properties in the early stages of foreclosure. In these early stages, the homeowner struggles to keep up with mortgage payments but still owns the property. Websites like theMultiple Listing Service (MLS)often list foreclosures, bank-owned properties, and short sales.

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Definitions for Deal-Seeking Buyers: Short Sales, Foreclosures, and REO Homes

HomeLight

You may have heard that short sales, foreclosures, or bank-owned properties offer great opportunities for a steal , but what do these different terms mean, and how does the homebuying transaction work for each? What’s the difference between buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, and where can the best deals be had?

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What Is a Short Sale in Real Estate? The Ultimate Guide

The Close

Whether youre a new or experienced real estate investor, you may have asked, What is a real estate short sale? The simple answer is that a short sale is when a homeowner owes more for their home than its current market value and puts it up for sale. What Happens in a Real Estate Short Sale?

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How Do I Find an REO Buyer’s Agent Who Knows Bank-Owned Home Sales?

HomeLight

In a normal home sale, if the home inspection finds issues, you can negotiate with the seller. But with an REO sale, you generally won’t get an additional discount on the price or to ask for repairs. If you know someone who’s bought a foreclosure, short sale, or REO property, talk to them first.

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The ‘Should I Do it?’ Guide to Selling a House ‘As Is’

HomeLight

The buyer can still request repairs: Even if the home is listed “as is,” the buyer can still order an inspection after making an offer and request repairs to areas of concern that come up on the inspection. HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides cash offers for homes in almost any condition nationwide. Learn More.