Martin R. Tauger posted a discussion
I have been experiencing more and more Asset Management companies using Reotrans/Equator to facilitate the REO process. All new assigments through this portal, with specific AM's require a $50 marketing fee, which places an advertisment package on…
Dec 11, 2009
Martin R. Tauger commented on Michael Howard's blog post Deutsche Sees 48% of All US Mortgages Underwater in 2011
"When people ask you how the market is...tell them it is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Let them translate that how they wish..."
Aug 7, 2009
Martin R. Tauger left a comment for Robert F. M. Duncan
"We welcome you in...hopefully the information is mutually beneficial. We appreciate the input from everyone!"
Jul 10, 2009
Martin R. Tauger left a comment for Lacie Moore
"Hi Lacie:

I service Northwest Wisconsin area codes 54701 to 54760. I have been working in REO since 2002, have ABR, GRI, CRS, and CDPE. Average about 40-45 REO's per year.

Main three counties...Eau Claire, Chippewa, and Dunn. Please let me know if…"
Jun 28, 2009
Martin R. Tauger replied to Lisa Meszaros's discussion REO Designations
"We have three people in our office who have earned their CDPE designation. I think the course is very helpful as to general procedure, but it cannot get too specific as each state has different laws regarding recourse of lien holders. The general…"
Jun 9, 2009
Martin R. Tauger commented on MIRELA MONTE's blog post Lease To Own Agreements: Are They Dangerous?
"On the Selling Side....we have begun asking Tenants/Buyers to sign waivers of tenancy and quit claim deeds in the event of default. The Sellers have to provide the same timeframes as a bank, but normally upon a 90 day delinquency...the Seller can…"
May 18, 2009
Martin R. Tauger commented on Martin R. Tauger's blog post Craigslist Scam
"My understanding is you need to flag it and report it to legal@craigslist.com They have ways of tracking it and reporting it to the authorities. I have been putting "24 hour notice", "By appointment Only", and NO interior photos that would show…"
May 1, 2009
Martin R. Tauger commented on Martin R. Tauger's blog post Craigslist Scam
"Its crazy...I just got an email from a thread that ran on linkedin and 3 out of the 28 respondents checked their listings on Craigslist and had "rental" ads running using the same description, same photos and the listing agents information...just a…"
Apr 30, 2009
Martin R. Tauger commented on Martin R. Tauger's blog post Craigslist Scam
"Very happy to live and work in the midwest...we don't see much of that activity. It helps when everyone watches out for neighbors...ohh and they all own guns!!!"
Apr 30, 2009
Martin R. Tauger posted a blog post
If you are going to be using Craigslist, which I do like BTW, be very careful if your property is vacant. I had posted an earlier comment regarding people running a con game where they rent empty homes to unsuspecting consumers.It is very rampant on…
Apr 30, 2009
Martin R. Tauger left a comment for Dunia Partow
"Thank you Dunia...it is really nice to be able to bounce ideas off of other people who have similar experiences."
Apr 30, 2009
Martin R. Tauger replied to Vitaliy Mikshanskiy's discussion REORedBook members????
"I am a member of REO RedBook. It is almost impossible to track without having a system. I can tell you that a majority of the calls and emails I have received have been solicitations from other REO Vendors wanting me to spend money on their products…"
Apr 25, 2009
Martin R. Tauger commented on Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's blog post You don’t deserve a listing!
"Entitlement is a poor business plan! As a Broker, I tell my agents that I will supply them with as many tools necessary for them to be successful...but it is up to them to make THEIR business flourish!"
Mar 6, 2009
Martin R. Tauger left a comment for Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez
"We started off as a local group of REO agents in Wisconsin...sharing vendor information, procedures, etc...anything that would help. We now have participation from several other states. We now have new REO members, along with investors, who give us…"
Jan 30, 2009
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