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Decatur County, Georgia Homes For Sale. Find a Wholesale Bank-Owned REO in Decatur County, Georgia, GA:
Featured Topic: REOThe time required to purchase an REO is generally much shorter than a short sale as REO's will already have a list price that the bank has agreed to. In order to bid at a foreclosure auction, you must have a cashier's check in your hand for the full amount of your bid. FHA financing is available for REO homes but generally will require the property to be in decent condition. Monthly cash flow attained by purchasing and holding REO's can produce a substantial monthly income. It is important that REO buyers agents be highly available, aggressive and personable in order to develop relationships with REO listing agents. REO investors who understand the market values in their chosen areas are able to make quick and confident buying decisions beating the novice investor to the punch. Investor sshould exercise caution and avoid overestimating the value of an REO property. Due to high opening bid prices most homes do not sell at the trustee sale and go back to the banks, becoming REOs. Some areas to pay attention to when inspecting an REO for water damage are around the bathrooms, water heater, solar equipment, water softening equipment, attic spaces and under the kitchen sink. There are different formulas to determine wholesale, retail and rental REO deals. It is important to have clarity before buying in this unstable market. When buying a Fannie Mae owned REO, you should know the condition of the property, the cost of any needed repairs, and the steps in the loan qualification and closing process before you enter into a purchase and sales agreement. REO buyers should be aware of the following FHA loan qualification guideline: Last two years Income should be the same or increasing. Remember that these guidelines are subject to change at anytime and you should stay abreast of current loan programs. Many banks are moving away from paying typical closing costs for the buyer on REO. Some fees such as transfer taxes, county and state fees, are borne by the buyer and not the bank. Banks do not often pay for pest reports, repairs or home warranty plans. If the bank REO does not appraise for the purchase price and the buyer is obtaining a loan that requires a 20% down payment or less, the buyer's lender will not fund unless the buyer coughs up more cash or the REO lender discounts the price. Cash buyers don't make offers contingent on an appraisal. The bank wants to recover as much money as they can on an REO, and will try to sell close to market value in many cases. Buying an REO property is not a simple and straightforward as some imagine. Banks may verbally accept your offer, while trying to find a better offer. In some communities code enforcement is looking to thin the herd of run down section 8 rentals by imposing heavy fines on their landlord owners. This is something to consider when looking into buying an REO homes as rentals. REO inspection tip..when inspecting houses from the outside, look up underneath roof overhangs and check for hornets nests before you lean it to look through the windows. Buying a bank-owned or REO property may take an equal amount of time and angst, but the property will be vacant and easier to inspect. In fact, some banks will put a little money into prepping the home for a better sale for them: paint, handyman work, landscaping, etc. Homes are sold without guarantee because the bank has never lived in the home and is selling as-is. The REO option offers many more benefits and less stress than the foreclosure auction. |
