Debra Foreback replied to Travis J Cox's discussion US Bank Switching Asset Management Companies
"Wow, that sucks! Have they pulled it from your inventory yet, Cece?"
Jun 6, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Travis J Cox's discussion US Bank Switching Asset Management Companies
"I received the same e-mail from NRES, however my prelist properties are all still on RESNET."
Jun 6, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Herman L Dawson's discussion Stewart Valuation Services, LLC
"Reading all these low fees for BPOs makes me sad. When I first got into this business, BPO fees were $75-$100, $125 if a rush. How far they have fallen. It's disturbing to see how little value is placed on our time and expertise."
May 2, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"Current commission is 3% with a minimum of $1000. Some properties are being offered with an "enhanced" commission of $1250 to each broker. They did that with one I listed yesterday."
Apr 28, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"No. I believe that many offices do, though."
Apr 28, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"You are permitted to use signs with your brokerage name and phone number. Your name is not to appear on the sign. You must have a rider with Sage Acquisitions info and a separate rider with HUD Homestore info in the yard at each property. No window…"
Apr 22, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Herman L Dawson's discussion Stewart Valuation Services, LLC
"I no longer do BPOs, except for my listings, but as I recall they did pay fairly quickly - it just wasn't very much. They were also an outsourcer for Bank of America at one point. Not sure if they still do."
Apr 7, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"Thank you! They say that new assignments will begin 4/1. I've not heard anything about a resolution of the protests from the previous BLBs."
Mar 18, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"Notifications of selected brokerages are coming out now. Just received mine."
Mar 17, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"An e-mail just came out from Sage that applications are under review and that they will be notifying their selected brokers (hopefully) by mid-March."
Feb 19, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"It was done prior to when the last contract was awarded  - I think about six years ago."
Feb 12, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"You can find out who was awarded your state on the HUD website.
I've been a HUD listing agent for years. When I prepared my first proposal, I attended a workshop that was held in DC for instructing the BLBs how to prepare their proposals to submit…"
Feb 12, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Debbie Darwin's discussion HUD 3.8
"I received that same message last week. Just this morning I received another message from her offering assistance with preparing my proposal - if I paid her $500. Today's message from Caruso states that HUD's final decision will be made by the end…"
Jan 29, 2016
Debra Foreback replied to Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's discussion Matt Martin and HUD have Fall Out??
"If you look at their website, there aren't any HUD properties listed. There are a few MMREM managed HUD properties active in our MLS, but nowhere near the quantity that there was previously.
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Nov 5, 2013
Debra Foreback replied to CECILIA D FOX's discussion Someone tell me about AMSREO. Looks like they are getting into the QC inspection/BPO biz.
"Cece:
 
I work with an AMS that handles commercial properties in our area. They are great. They pay much higher than this, so I'm guessing it is a different company...........
 
Deb
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Sep 23, 2013
Debra Foreback commented on John Shipstead's blog post Hey! Did any of you PAS Wells Fargo REO agents get your Status changed to BPO's Only on March 24?
"John:

I've not heard anything about another reduction in agents since the one done several months ago. Hopefully it was just an error.

Deb Foreback"
Mar 26, 2010