Robert Young posted a discussion
I'm getting pretty sick of these asset management companies asking for a fee to register.  I'd be more than happy to do 6 BPO's at no charge to pay the fee, or take it out of my first commission.  I'm basically taking a policy of No more fees, and…
Mar 5, 2010
Robert Young replied to Sam Shueh's discussion DispoSolutions-any one actively receiving work from them?
"I've gotten 2 listing assignments from them in the last year. I'm about ready to chuck them."
Mar 5, 2010
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion Winterization Confirmation for Fannie Mae
"That's my point, nobody should be able to confirm that, so why are they asking for it?"
Oct 1, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion Winterization Confirmation for Fannie Mae
"That's incorrect. The form reads exactly like this: "I _____________ confirm that the property stated above, has been satisfactorily winterized by the Fannie Mae assigned property preservation company (spi/fas)".

They are asking me to certify that…"
Oct 1, 2009
Robert Young posted a discussion
I just received a few tasks on res.net that want me to confirm winterization for a few of my fannie mae listings.I read the form, and they want me to sign it saying I certify that the winterization done by Safeguard or Field asset services was done…
Oct 1, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion Assigned a new listing through Aurora and I got a big surprise.
"I just got another occupancy check request for this property. Sometimes I wonder if these asset management companies have a clue."
Jul 31, 2009
Robert Young commented on Linda Landry's blog post How to scare a buyer!
"I have always dressed business casual. A few colleagues have questioned my golf shirt and dress pants approach, and I tell them. "Some agents need to impress with their clothes, I prefer to impress with what I know"."
Jul 27, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion Assigned a new listing through Aurora and I got a big surprise.
"Oh no, Don't you know. Safeguard is responsible for clearing the property. I still don't get anything.

All joking aside, my asset manager said they were sending safeguard out to pump out the basement, and cover the hole.

I thought it was a waste…"
Jul 22, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion So the only way this will close is if I pay the bill?
"The title company sent over the requirement to pay the lien.

I was thinking about sending them a bill for $25.00 for doing title clearing work.

I don't ask them to write purchase agreements, I don't understand why they're asking me to clear titles."
Jul 22, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion So the only way this will close is if I pay the bill?
"I use bargainlocks.com and buy the door knob set for $5.99 a piece. The last time I purchased, if you bought a case, it brought the per set price down to $5.23 a set.

I also get them all keyed the same, so I'm not having to keep track of different…"
Jul 22, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion So the only way this will close is if I pay the bill?
"I've always considered research for "lien-able" items to be a process of the title insurance agency. At least the better ones."
Jul 21, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion Assigned a new listing through Aurora and I got a big surprise.
"You're right. address verification pictures sure are tough when there is no house or address. In a couple of cases, I took a picture of the addresses of the houses on both sides, showing that my property must be between them.

How about when they…"
Jul 17, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion So the only way this will close is if I pay the bill?
"I'm still uploading invoices copies and check copies. They have been pretty good about paying, but I have probably $3000 outstanding today.

In the scenario you just explained, I would certainly pass on those expenses to either the subcontractor, or…"
Jul 16, 2009
Robert Young posted a discussion
Am I the only one seeing this more and more? This year, the new thing seems to be that final water bills from the previous borrower, must be paid by the Realtor?Then I have to submit for reimbursement, and my best hope is I get reimbursed in the…
Jul 16, 2009
Robert Young replied to Robert Young's discussion Assigned a new listing through Aurora and I got a big surprise.
"Hahahaha, LOL.

How about berm style home with huge skylight."
Jul 15, 2009
Robert Young posted a discussion
I was given a new listing assignment, and went out to do the usual occupancy check. I had a hard time finding the property. I ended up talking to a neighbor and asked him about the property. He took me over to the front of the house, and this has…
Jul 15, 2009
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