Arlyne Szerman replied to Bob Coffey's discussion Absolute REO Solutions??
"I can't believe they are still doing this.  Stay away!!!!  I know if several people who sent them their fee and yes, the first BPO was done and paid for but never heard from them again.  When you try to get your money back, which they promise to do,…"
Feb 28, 2011
Arlyne Szerman replied to John Taylor MBA,CSP,HRC's discussion ****Titanium Inspection Inquiry in California*****
"According to my liason with TS, the inspections in California should start any day now. The training was pretty simple if you are an HRC so it it just a matter of reading the instructions for each one to make sure about talking to people. I think…"
Jun 18, 2010
Arlyne Szerman replied to Arlyne Szerman's discussion Absolute REO
"Stephen, it is great to hear that you guys are working on the site. Doing this through email seems a weird way to handle it. Sorry to hear that you have been in meetings for so long. You must be exhausted. I hope they were productive.
I sent you an…"
Feb 13, 2010
Arlyne Szerman replied to Arlyne Szerman's discussion Absolute REO
"Thanks Tony. That is kinda of my feeling at the moment. They said they just got into CA in January so I am hopeful. It is always good to get into a verture on the groundfloor so may be are all smarter than the rest of them. Who knows? I figure I…"
Feb 13, 2010
Arlyne Szerman replied to Arlyne Szerman's discussion Absolute REO
"Thank you everyone for your info about Absolute. I think they got me at a weak moment and I did sign up with them about 4 days ago. So far I have 2 BPO's to do but I have put them on notice that I will ask for my money back if this does not work out…"
Feb 13, 2010
Arlyne Szerman posted a discussion
I jsut got a call from Absolute REO to join their network. Apparently they have no one in my area of CA. They want $295.00 per year with a guarantee refund if I am not happy.  Has anyone had dealinghs with them? Did it work out well or not. I hate…
Feb 10, 2010
Arlyne Szerman replied to Dawn Bricker's discussion When 2nd won't accept the amount of distribution by the 1st
"Unfortuately, this is happening more and more. If there is insurance, ie freddie or fannie or PMI, they really have very little to lose. They will get paid anyway, by the insurance company. The first mortgage holders I have worked with lately are…"
Jan 12, 2010
Arlyne Szerman commented on Bonita Malone, GRI, SFR, CDPE's blog post Freebies for the Start of 2010
"Thsnk you so much. This is great information and I will try using some of it immediately."
Jan 12, 2010
Arlyne Szerman left a comment for John Kozyra
"Yes. I saw that also and had the same thought you did. Wouldn't it be great if everyone underwater threatened to walk away from their homes. I would guess the banks would get really serious about loan mods then. It is s shame the govt hasn't figured…"
Jan 9, 2010
Arlyne Szerman replied to Arlyne Szerman's discussion Our group needs some activity!!!
"I agree. We have about 25 short sales backed up and waiting for answers. They are obviously stalling. I never seen some of this stuff before. Wonder when our govt will stop messing around and make some decisions so the banks will get off their…"
Sep 30, 2009
Arlyne Szerman posted a discussion
I know Real Estate is not alot of fun for most of us right now. Buyers are having problems getting loans and sellers, (banks) won't look at FHA buyers at all. Sellers are going crazy because of the prices. It is harder than it has ever been to have…
Sep 30, 2009
Arlyne Szerman replied to Chris Plumb's discussion What are the benefits of a Short Sale?
"I have been doing short sales since the 90's. The main benefit is that the homeowner can walk away with some dignity. They had a problem, they got in front of it and handled it. They feel better about the situation and the lenders do look at it…"
Sep 30, 2009
Arlyne Szerman left a comment for Cesar Khandjian
"That is a point. I have thought of that..."
Sep 21, 2009
Arlyne Szerman left a comment for Cesar Khandjian
"Ni I haven't paid the fee. I have a problem paying for business which I may not get from anyone. Everytime we have, there has been no business. If these companies aregoing to have so much bank business whay dot ehy need my measly $295.? I am still…"
Sep 21, 2009
Arlyne Szerman left a comment for Cesar Khandjian
"Have you gotten any business from them? They want me to give them $295 and they have no banks in CA yet from what I understand. I can't rationalize in my own head why I should give them money upfront. Any comments would be apprecaited. I am really…"
Sep 18, 2009
Arlyne Szerman left a comment for Arlyne Szerman
"20+ years experience handling REO’s. I have worked with Freddie Mac as their area agent, selling over 300 properties in 8 years. Also worked with over 25 different banks selling their REO inventory of over $100,000,000. We can do occupancy checks…"
Aug 31, 2009
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