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It is common for a few veteran and experienced agents to control a majority of REO listings in an area.

Banks do not want to see a lot of proprietary disclosures with REOs; they are exempt from the California Seller’s Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS-14) and if there are real estate agents involved, either representing you or the bank, those agents are required to provide you their disclosure statements.

Investors that are pre qualiifed and work with a competent lender are in a better to position to have their REO offer accepted and close escrow in a timely fashion.

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.

Many investors are bidding above list, panicking thinking that the market is at bottom when in reality there are many more REO's to come in the next few years.

A large number of novice investors are making offers on REO properties without understanding their true market value.

Making an offer subject to a partners inspection, lenders approval of financing, contractors estimate of repairs or any other clause meant to provide you with an exit can cost you the deal.

Most successful trustee sale buyers are very experienced and have advanced research techniques. Many investors find the REO market to be a much safer environment.

REOs with swimming pools typically have empty or half empty pools that will require repair to the plaster, tile, electrical and pump equipment. This along with a smaller buyer group, increased liability in a hold situation and higher insurance will keep many investors from bidding on pool homes

Local unemployment stats should be factored in when determining cash flow on an REO property.

HomePath Mortgage Financing is available on Fannie Mae homes and the benefits may include low down payment and flexible mortgage terms fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, or interest-only.

Fannie Mae depends on the expertise of local real estate sales professionals and accepts offers only through their real estate listing agents. You may work with any real estate sales professional to submit an offer to the real estate agent who has listed the REO property.

Most REO listing agents list only REOs and no other type of property.

FHA requires satisfaction of appraisal conditions prior to closing. Yet, REO banks typically will not authorize repairs prior to closing. Then, toss into the mix that bank repo buyers rarely want to pay for repairs before they own the home.

Buying an REO is not the same as buying a home through the normal channels.

RealtyTrac released its mid-year 2009 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report Thursday, which shows a total of 1,905,723 foreclosure filings including default notices, auction sale notices, and bank repossessions were reported on 1,528,364 U.S. properties in the first six months of 2009. That figure represents a 9 percent increase from the previous six months and a nearly 15 percent increase from the first six months of 2008.

Many municipalities are fighting the subprime blight in their communities by levying heavy code enforcement fines at REO buyers.

REO tip..when inspecting an REO take the time to look over the back walls. There can be some surprises such as mobile home park, apartment buildings, or busy street that could have an adverse effect on value.

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. The role of a bank is to maximize the wealth for it's shareholders.

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