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Did you know...Information for Flippers

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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Realtors - Smith Mountain Lake
In a recent meeting I learned a very fascination fact about flippers.  For instance, a person buys a foreclosed property, renovates the property and puts  it back on the market.  OK so far...? Did you know that once the property is listed, there is a 90 day wait period before a FHA or government loan can be accepted on the property. Conventional is OK.  What I suggest is posting in your MLS private remarks that FHA or government loans can not be accepted until (date).  If you work with clients that flip property, I would talk to a lender to clarify this information and educate your seller.
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Dave Woodson
Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN
Not the Average Agent
Very interestin, we just had this bite us, where the guy bought the home FHA, buthas to wait 6 months before he can sell it to someone with FHA
Apr 08, 2008 11:39 PM
Tara Colquitt
Tara Colquitt, The Credit Woman, LLC - Philadelphia, PA
Credit Counselor

Walt: Yep, it has to be seasoned, but in this market 6 months is the time it may take anyway.

 

Apr 08, 2008 11:41 PM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
Walt, that is great information to pass along. I'm sure a lot of investors (and agents) aren't aware of this, thanks.
Apr 08, 2008 11:43 PM
Donna Marie Godfrey
Godfrey Properties - Pottstown, PA
Had the same "seasoning" process bite me too.  I've tried to explain it to beginning flippers, and apparently at times I may have three heads on my shoulders.
Apr 08, 2008 11:48 PM
Chip Jefferson
Advanced Building LLC - Lexington, SC
6 months is the norm. I have carried quite a few homes for that time period to be able to sell it.
Apr 08, 2008 11:49 PM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

We have flipped ...held or rented about 15 properties back in 2005...the biggest problem flippers don't realize they will have is the seasoning of the loan....generally it could be 3-6 months depending on the bank...we have had one that actually close in 70 days...but it's all about the guidelines and right now the banks are even stricter then before and if I we buy anything we are to expect at least 6 months to a year of reserves. They want to know why we paid X and are turning around and selling it at a premium.

Apr 08, 2008 11:54 PM
Aundrea Damrell
Realty World Adams and Associates - Berea, KY
Wow did not know this but I work with alot of investors..so I will pass the word along
Apr 09, 2008 12:16 AM