Steve Adkins replied to Monika Czartoryjski's discussion Footprints RE from Illinois
"This company has been discussed here many times.
 
RUN>>>>>RUN AWAY!
 
 
And Fast!"
Jul 25, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's discussion REOPro Makes the Agent the AMC
"Now I haven't read all the posts, just the 1st page and this one, but I have to ask....do the small and mid size banks still have any inventory? In my area I haven't seen a REO from a local bank listed in well over 1 year, maybe longer. Most of this…"
May 2, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Neil Huthert's discussion BPOS that are too complex/take too long to do for the fee.
"Yep, it was a 70/30 split on everything we did."
Apr 30, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Neil Huthert's discussion BPOS that are too complex/take too long to do for the fee.
"I stopped doing BPO's 2 years ago just for this reason. Not worth my time, especially after I had to give my broker 30%."
Apr 29, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Christy Janas Alwin's discussion FootprintsRE LLC
"Ask them to provide you a list of agents they work with and then call them. Verify the fact that they are indeed licensed real estate agent by checking with that state's Real Estate Commission.

Every few months we see people coming in here asking…"
Feb 24, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Gary D. Gottlieb's discussion I have just joined up with Realestateauctions.com
"Yes, Gary is your man."
Feb 3, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Gary D. Gottlieb's discussion I have just joined up with Realestateauctions.com
"James, you can contact Gary Anthony at 240-529-9114, he's the Regional Director for that state.
 
Good Luck!"
Feb 2, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Gary D. Gottlieb's discussion I have just joined up with Realestateauctions.com
"Send me a P/M with your contact info and I'll have someone from that area contact you. I'm in GA, but have already sent a couple of emails to confirm who's overseeing that area."
Feb 2, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Gary D. Gottlieb's discussion I have just joined up with Realestateauctions.com
"No sir, it's not a scam. I haven't called your short sale program a scam so don't attack my company. You may ask Jesse how long I have been with this site, longer then you sir!
 
If you kindly send the agent(s) sending you the message, they will…"
Feb 1, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Gary D. Gottlieb's discussion I have just joined up with Realestateauctions.com
"Sure. REA.com is a traditional real estate company with a focus on real estate auctions. Our goal is to take all listings to auction. We are a full service company, meaning we work with buyers as well as sellers, commercial, residential and land. No…"
Jan 31, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Gary D. Gottlieb's discussion I have just joined up with Realestateauctions.com
"Welcome to REA Gary, I'm a team leader in the Atlanta area.
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Jan 30, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Hugo W Meza's discussion What do you think is the future of BPOs?
"I agree, this varies state by state in according to their laws.
 
Personally I stopped doing BPO's 2 years ago because of the fees being paid. Just was not worth my time any more I usually lost money on each BPO when I counted my time involved."
Jan 21, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to Lisette Gimenez's discussion How Does Changing Your Firm Affect REO Listings
"You might want to refresh on your state license laws. In my state, all listings are with the broker and belong solely to the broker. You may take your listing ONLY if your broker allows you to."
Jan 8, 2013
Steve Adkins replied to John Hoffman's discussion BROKERS/AGENTS? WHY ARE YOU LETTING THESE GUYS GO SO LONG?
"Most real estate agents are great workers......but really bad business managers. Most are naive in thinking the people they are doing work for will look after them and treat them fairly. And these companies know there are thousands of agents out…"
Dec 26, 2012
Steve Adkins replied to Wayne Gebhardt's discussion Any one seeing more REO coming to market?
"I talked to some attorneys today that work with Hedge Fund groups. I can probably say that the Atlanta area will not be seeing any new REO inventory for the next 2 years. These hudge fund groups are buying them up at the foreclosure auction and the…"
Dec 19, 2012
Steve Adkins replied to CECILIA D FOX's discussion OLD REPUBLIC BPO fees
"As long as agents were willing to do them for $40, they will try to get them to $30. If agents are willing to do BPO's for $30, they will start offering $20. Where do you draw the line? Where do you value your time and your business?
 
 
I drew my…"
Dec 15, 2012
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