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REO agents need to submit an offer along with a buyer package that may include deposit and proof of funds to the bank.

Foreclosure sales begin with a minimum bid that includes the loan balance, any accrued interest, plus attorney's fees and any costs association with the foreclosure process.

Before submitting an offer on an REO it is prudent to for the investor to be pre qualified and clear about their financing.

This is the optimum time to learn about REO's and cash flow as there will be a large transfer of properties needed to liquidate the bank owned inventory.

REO agents must follow up diligently on offers made in their buyers behalf as many properties have a stack of offers submitted.

Many novice investors do not consider the quality of the area they are buying in because they are fixated on buying the cheapest house they can find.

Sometimes banks will pay for repairs on REOs, but typically will not agree to do so at the offer stage. If there are problems found during a home inspection, renegotiate after your offer has been accepted.

REO vs Short Sale. The bank will list its REO property with a real estate agent who is much more likely to understand market value than a banks loss mitigation department in a short sale.

It is important that REO investors look for water damage and the evidence of mold as the water service may not be on and leaks can not be easily evaluated.

Many investors make the mistake of guesstimating market rents when trying to determine monthly cashflow on an REO purchase.

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.

Fannie Mae wants to be sure that prospective REO buyers will be able to complete the sales transaction, including obtaining financing when needed. Pre qualification allows you to see how much house you can afford and the mortgage amount you may be able to qualify for before you make an offer on a home. It also helps you focus on homes in an affordable price range.

The bank may ask for you to submit a loan application so it can prequalify you for an REO, however, you are not obligated to obtain your loan from that bank.

REO Homes, because they’re sold in “as-is” condition, can often be a great, affordable opportunity for the fixer-upper.

HUD does not warrant the condition of its REO properties, but will give you the information it has about the condition of the property you’re interested in. You can use this information in formulating your bid.

The new REO warranty incentive is part of a HomeSteps' SmartBuy sales promotion, which began on July 17 and is scheduled to run through October 30, 2009. HomeSteps, the REO disposition and sales unit of Freddie Mac, markets a nationwide selection of Freddie Mac-owned homes.

It is good to see a neighborhood at different times of of day. A quiet street at noon can be a war zone at night. This reality will be encountered by your renter and can affect rent amount and vacancy rates.

Many investors believe that the current drop in Southern California REOs mean that the market has bottomed.

REO Part II: Banks have departments that must maintain these homes, keep the lights on and keep the taxes paid. Banks cannot legally sell real estate directly to the public, so they enlist the services of a real estate broker to list the home for sale. Real estate brokers in turn with the REO manager within the bank to negotiate through an offer.

The REO option offers many more benefits and less stress than the foreclosure auction. When a bank takes back a property they then have the property listed as a salable asset on their books.

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