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Arizona HUD Homes - Buying Government Foreclosures

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Real Estate Agent with Technology Monsters - Internet Marketing & IT Support

HUD Homes are government foreclosures

Who Can Bid on Arizona HUD Homes?

Anyone who can qualify for a mortgage or has the cash can purchase a HUD home. All buyers must use a registered broker or agent. If you have to explain to your agent that they need to be registered to place a bid on a HUD property for you then do not use them. HUD homes are not difficult to buy, but they aren’t for the novice agent either.

How do I make an offer on a HUD home?

You need to get pre-approved for financing, have your earnest money and be able to close the transaction within 30 to 60 days of acceptance.  There are no negotiations when buying a HUD home.   This is a sealed bidding process.  The offer that nets HUD the most money wins. Contact the Queen of HUD at (480)206-6425 to schedule a HUD homes tour. No obligation to buy is required. I will take you to view all the HUD homes for sale in your area.

How Do I Buy Government Foreclosures?

First of all you do not need any sort of special list to find AZ HUD homes.  AZ HUD homes are listed on the Multiple Listing Service and at MCB’s Website.  Real estate agents have access to the Multiple Listing Service and can find you HUD homes with one phone call or you can sift through MCB’s list. 

You should verify that your agent specializes in HUD homes as it is not an easy process.  By this I mean it isn’t the easiest sale.  Registered agents and brokers may place bids electronically for these properties on your behalf.  I’ve had agents tell me in the past that there is no reason to make offers on HUD homes with all the bank owned properties on the market today.  This is not true!  If you want to see HUD homes then your agent should not be telling you that they are not worth it.  If an agent tells you this run. 

The bid that nets HUD the most money is selected.  

Note for FHA buyers:   If you overbid (bid more than the appraised value), on AZ HUD homes, you will be required to pay the difference in cash in order to close.

For more information on Buying Arizona HUD homes visit www.theQueenofHUD.com

 

Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
949 874-2247

I do not specialize in HUD homes but they can really be great buys.

Nov 08, 2010 05:30 PM
Evette Cecena
Technology Monsters - Internet Marketing & IT Support - Mesa, AZ

Tim - I learned after a former broker told me they weren't worth dealing with.  Why he would want to limit his buyers choices because of a personal preference was beyond me.  

Nov 08, 2010 05:33 PM
James Harner
Considering Selling Your Home? Call 610-310-7646 first - Royersford, PA
James Harner Group - Philadelphia PA Real Estate

This is very informative, Evette! Indeed, buyers have all the options in the world, and as agents, we're not supposed to limit them! It's also great to warn buyers, this way, they can be sure that they're dealing with experienced agents!  Thanks for this post!

Nov 08, 2010 05:56 PM
Evette Cecena
Technology Monsters - Internet Marketing & IT Support - Mesa, AZ

Very true. I'm so tired of agents that don't know their left foot from their right foot much less anything about the real estate market.  Hope to hear from you in the future. Take care. 

Nov 08, 2010 06:06 PM