TIP#1: Search for any REO bank. Type the name of a bank or REO outsourcer in the “Search REO Banks” box to the right and click search. Courtesy of Google Custom Search. —>
REO NEWS! Integrated Asset Services (IAS) has lost the Bank of America (BofA) account. If you had BofA listings with IAS then you noticed that your listings were pulled and sent to other outsourcers. According to the REO Vendor Relationship Manager at BofA, IAS is not an outsourcer. There is no reason given for the change. Bank of America is still releasing assets to agents, but very few. Most of the assets are being assigned through outsourcers.
Although foreclosures declined in 2012, according to DSNews, foreclosure activity/starts/filings increased in the majority of judicial states. “We expect to see continued increases in judicial foreclosure states near the beginning of the year as lenders finish catching up with the backlogs in those states, and another set of increases in some non-judicial states near the end of the year as lenders adjust to the new laws and process some deferred foreclosures in those states,” RealtyTrac VP Daren Blomquist said. [READ MORE]
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SOURCES: IAS [www.iaservices.com/], Bank of America [www.foreclosures.bankofamerica.com/real_estate_owned], Atlas [www.atlasreo.com/], DSNews [www.dsnews.com/articles/foreclosures-declined-in-2012-increases-expected-2013-2013-01-17]
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By Violetta Polyakov
Broker/Owner at Florida Home Consulting, Inc
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
Hey Lisa!! Thanks for the insight! I just received a check from IAS today!! It worked!! Now only owe for BPO’s less than 90 days old!!
By Denise McNally
Realtor at RE/MAX Professional Group
Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
I worked with them for years, and unfortunately I only have bad things to say about them. As I was growing up my grandfather use to tell me, “if you don’t have something nice to say about someone don’t say it” so here is what I will say about them… They have a nice office building in Denver… Honestly that’s all I can say that is nice about them… Besides, For those who work or have worked with them, you all know the story…
By Enrique Lopez
Associate Broker, REO Asset Management and Disposition
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
I have signed up several times with Atlas several times and have never received an acceptance – keep getting the same -….when there is an opening in your area……l – they are tough to get in!
By Cindy Billman, CDPE, SFR
Realtor at RE/MAX On Main
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
I’ve been doing BPO’s for them for over a year. Haven’t been paid for 7 + months for any of them. Repeatedly sent emails to them requesting payment and getting same answer regarding their backlog. Received same message again after sent them email regarding filing a complaint. Let’s see how long it takes!
By Denise McNally
Realtor at RE/MAX Professional Group
Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
No wonder. IAS has half of the agents in the country upset because they don’t pay BPOs and REO Expenses. I am sure some of the Broker’s complaints got to BofA and they decided to drop them like a hot potato.
By Martin Manzo
Realtor at Prudential Real Estate
McAllen, Texas Area
Need to make a correct – meant to say that the properties had been closed over 6 months. IAS usually doesn’t pay within 90 days, so after that, you have to start hounding them.
I give them 2 chances to respond through their web site and get a check to me. The 3rd time I have to write, I make the threat and that always seems to work.
Have a great day!
By Realtor Lisa Savage
Owner, Realty Savage
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
You have to threaten to go to their state’s and your state’s attorneys-general before you get a check. Had 2 BofA properties that had been closed over a month – I told them if I didn’t get a check by x-date, I’d file a complaint – had a check within a week.
I really like working with IAS EXCEPT for the getting paid part. Otherwise, they have excellent asset managers.
Threats are the only thing that seem to work with them.
Have a great week!
By Realtor Lisa Savage
Owner, Realty Savage
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Thanks Lisa! I will try that. I too like working with the asset managers, but getting paid is another story!
By Denise McNally
Realtor at RE/MAX Professional Group
Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
I worked with IAS several years and I always knew they were slow pay, but for the last 2 years they just got horrible. I filed a complain with BBB in Denver for unpaid BPOs and REO expenses, and yesterday we received 12 checks from them.
Maybe this explains why I am still waiting after 7 months to get paid for BPO’s that I have done. Keep getting the same answer: We are currently working as quickly as possible to clear up a back log of payments. Your payment request has been noted and will be addressed. Anyone else having trouble getting paid??
By Denise McNally
Realtor at RE/MAX Professional Group
Fort Wayne, Indiana Area
I just sold my last listing with IAS. They owe me over $3000 in REO expenses. I get the same story, that they are working on it and will move us to the top of the list. It’s been months. Oh well. [poncie.com]
Hi Poncie,
I contacted BOA and the are not accepting new REO brokers they said they are actually reducing their agent network.
Outsources of BOA require agents to be BOA preferred. How can I accomplish this preferred status so I can get listing from these BOA outsources?
Atlas REO is the greatest to work with! Very professional and never making you feel like an idiot like some of them do……and you know who I am referring to.
By Mary Greenspan
Broker Owner at Greenspan Brokerage
Las Vegas, Nevada Area
Dear Poncie, As usual well done 🙂 Thanks,
By Steve Moller
Designated Realtor at Moller Real Estate
Naples, Florida Area
I have filled my application at least twice it seems like I may be on a waiting list do you know a contact person. I have heard Auction.com is listing majority of B of A properties.
By Aleem Bilwani
Owner, REALTY PLUS
Orange County, California Area
I also filled out an application but no feedback yet. Where and how can we get a contact person in their office?
Sagine Thebaud Morgan
Real Estate Sales at Keyes
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
In a market that is made up of less than 20% of REO and current inventory down to 3.2 months, REO listings declining by 24% of the market to make up less than 14% of the current market, combined with all the expense and headache of of REO, one question comes to mind…. Why?
By David Davis
ASSOCIATE BROKER at Keller Williams Signature Realty
Houston, Texas Area
Just joined Atlas—Thanks Ponce—-YOU ARE GREAT
Looking for REO’S sold 9 already
Great work Kenneth. What company did you sell 9 with? [poncie.com]
Poncie, you are always a wealth of information. Truly appreciate you.