Joe Kirby commented on Carlos H. Silva Sr.'s blog post NRBA Boot Camp
"Carlos, it was good of you to take time out of your schedule and time and join us for the Boot Camp. Many of us truly appreciated your time with us. We hope that you can make more NRBA events. Regards, KIRB in MD."
Feb 24, 2010
Joe Kirby replied to Kyle Whissel's discussion AMP vs Taza vs. eBrokerhouse
"I have been in REO for a very long time and have tried many of the programs mentioned, and even some others that friends of mine developed that haven't been mentioned. We went through them all and then some. What we have discovered in "EBH" is…"
Feb 13, 2010
Joe Kirby commented on Richard Stewart's blog post EbrokerHouse VS TazaREO
"Richard, we have been using eBrokerHouse for about 3 months now and are very pleased with what it can do, and more importantly, what it does for us! I looked at several other contact management programs out there in the marketplace and found them to…"
Feb 1, 2010
Joe Kirby left a comment for RALPH F. BARONE
"Ralphie Boy! I've got a better photo for you to use on this portal if you wish. Great to see you here. JOJO"
Jan 30, 2010
Joe Kirby left a comment for Lacie Moore
"Hi Lacie, Thanks for the invite on the Florida PP group. But I really couldn't take it as I'm in Maryland and really don't know much about the FL situation. However, if you ever need a good Broker in the Maryland area, or are looking for some…"
Jan 4, 2010
Joe Kirby commented on Elizabeth Owens's blog post 2010...Here We Grow Again!
"Elizabeth, keep working those BPO's.........they will pay off. While sometimes we tend to get disappointed when our competition or the agent down the street got the listing over us, we really don't know all of the factors that go into the decision…"
Jan 2, 2010
Joe Kirby commented on Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's blog post New Year, a Time to Reflect.
"Jesse, great post! I know of and can very much relate to your concept of "New Beginings". I too view the end of the year as an anticipation for a New Year, a New Experience, and an excitement of the glass being half full again. I have lived many…"
Jan 2, 2010
Joe Kirby commented on Jose Rivas (DGRA) CDPE, SFR's blog post New RESPA Rules
"Hi Jose, I'm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and would like to discuss how we can help each other's business grow. Can you send me an email, give me a call, whatever works for you? I look forward to hearing from you.

KIRB in MD."
Dec 27, 2009
Joe Kirby replied to Ann Beetham's discussion Realty Pilot
"OK, so I'm way behind the curve here........can someone briefly tell me what Realty Pilot is, what it does, and how it will be useful for us? I've been slammed at work, understaffed with the flu going through the entire office staff, and am now just…"
Nov 28, 2009
Joe Kirby commented on George Bellino's blog post We're a dime a dozen to these companies!!
"Not to be crass or negative..........but I believe that "a dime a dozen" might be to high of a value. Look at it this way, they know that somewhere, somehow, someone will take it for a lower rate. Therefore we as REO Brokers have diminished our…"
Nov 17, 2009
Joe Kirby left a comment for Mark Vela
"Mark, I saw your post about Cary Sternberg. Did you read that in some article or press release? Thanks. KIRB"
Nov 4, 2009
Joe Kirby replied to Michael Shannon's discussion REO Conferences, and companies charging HUGE membership fees, do we really need all of them
"I know that this will cause some further (hopefully healthy) discussion........but I have 2 points I'd like to address with this issue: 1) It is a business decision folks. If you want to continually go to the conferences, pay for the…"
Oct 26, 2009
Joe Kirby posted a discussion
GOOD NEWS !!! : For those of you who have submitted an application to the NRBA on or prior to 8/1/2008, we would like to give you an opportunity to "reapply" with updated information. (This does NOT apply to those that were previously notified that…
Aug 22, 2009
Joe Kirby commented on Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's blog post Short Sale Lack of Disclosure Creates E&O Nightmare
"Jesse, sorry for your friend, and the information that follows does not pertain to him, but to agents in general. The bottom line here is that an agent should not be practicing what they don't know. Too many agents out there are hungry right now for…"
Aug 3, 2009
Joe Kirby left a comment for Lacie Moore
"Hi Lacie, thanks for reaching out to all of us and the friendly invite. How is it going where you are? Slow, picking up, or just slammed to the wall busy? Still slow here in Maryland, but I'm still waiting for this massive flood of REO's to come my…"
Jul 8, 2009
Joe Kirby replied to Cathy Park Eichhorst's discussion RES. NET
"Hi Cathy, this is a great platform to use and get business from. Several of our Bank Clients and Asset Companies use this portal such as: Aurora, BSI financial, Freemont Investment, Homeq, UBS,Citi,State Farm Bank Collections, Round Point Mort,…"
Jun 10, 2009
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