Saturday, February 28, 2009

The Concept Behind Bank REO's

By Lisa Gesinki

Whether you are new to real estate or have been around for a while, the new buzz word in the real estate industry is REO. REO is an acronym for Real Estate Owned. REO's are properties that are owned by the bank.

Due to the number of foreclosed or REO properties in the market, buyers are having a hard time to choose from the list.

Many agents have listed pre-foreclosure homes with the prospect of helping the owners avoid foreclosure, only to have the lenders refuse to cooperate, despite many reasonable offers. This results in the foreclosure of the home, necessitating reserve bids from banks to buy back homes as collateral.

After foreclosure, the bank or mortgage company would want the property to be sold as soon as spossible to recover the expenses incurred.

Foreclosed property may range from poor to good condition, so the idea of buying foreclosed property shouldn't be put off. The property is only foreclosed when the owner fails to pay the mortgage within the time set by the lender.

Buying REO homes is often seen as a very safe way to buy or invest in property, especially for the novice. There is no risk to the purchaser and you can be certain of the ownership, as the bank provides a good clear title.

In order to succeed in the real estate business, one needs to have a thorough understanding of REO and how it works. Buying REO's could really be a good investment opportunity for those who understand the whole concept.

Buying bank REO's is a game and a competitive one at that. How you play the game and your success at the game is up to you. It is up to you to take action and do something with this information. - 15790

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