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REO's and Foreclosures - Think they could possibly be for you?

I just sold and closed two foreclosures recently and the two sales couldn't have been more completely opposite!  One needed work (203k) from head to toe - you know the kind you hear about where the seller decided to cut parts of the furnace out of the unit!  The other was fabulous with a remodeled kitchen and 42" maple cabinets.  That one needed painting and new carpet but needed minor TLC.  It had the best location backing up to a pond!  

What did these buyers both have in common?  

  • They weren't afraid to get their hands dirty and do some work for future equity!
  • They had to be flexible with all the paperwork delays!
  • They were pre-approved and knew exactly what they could purchase and didn't go over their budget!
  • They asked lots of questions thruout the entire process which made them comfortable with the scenarios and with their purchase!
  • They kept a positive attitude thru the entire transaction!

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6 Comments on REO'S and Foreclosures - Think they could possibly be for you?

DEC
02
2009
1,039,374 Points 32 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

What did both buyers have in common?

Lyn that is the key.  Flexability and patience

4:18pm • #1
1,028,030 Points 27 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Congratulations, Lyn. I think you probably should have listed the last commonality first. A positive attitude can get so much accomplished in this world.

6:51pm • #2
421,494 Points 76 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Lyn - Buyers who can recognize such deals can truly profit from their labors. I started that way 4 decades ago.

9:25pm • #3
DEC
03
2009
550,493 Points 22 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks Bill!  

Jim:  It really helped them get thru some severe up's and downs. Now they're happy!

John:  Elbow grease = equity = $$  In the one instance it was paint!

1:41pm • #4
DEC
05
2009

Lyn,

Sometimes I scratch my head when fellow agents criticize REOs - both as listing and sales. Like you, I think there are some wonderful opportunities for the right buyers. And you help ID those buyers.

8:21am • #5
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Irene:  Well I don't see anything wrong with them other than the previous owners didn't pay on time?  They are not for all buyers if you don't know the difference between a nail & a screwdriver!  There are 'varying degrees' of work involved & you have to be sure of your capabilities.  OR, know when to hire someone 'with' the capabilities.  Jack of all trades - master of none.

10:50am • #6

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