Today NAWRB announces the appointment of Elizabeth Goodchild to the national trade group's board of directors. "We're excited to announce Elizabeth's new role with the organization. We went through a rigorous vetting process to fill this vacancy, and Elizabeth has all the skills and passion we were looking for in a new Director. Her business's specialized real estate services, relocation, distressed asset disposition, and short sales, plus her experience in publishing and education makes Elizabeth a natural fit for our board," said Patno. 

Goodchild will serve in her new role until bi-annual elections scheduled to be held in early 2013. NAWRB, a trade group representing women-owned businesses in the housing economy, is one of the most visible trade groups in mortgage default media and generates over $200,000 a year in media attention on behalf of its member businesses. 

To read the full press release click here: NAWRB Board member Elizabeth Goodchild.

It’s Women History Month.  Let’s honor those women who have changed our lives.  As a national women's association, NAWRB pays homage to influential women all month.  “Being persons, then, women are citizens; and no state has a right to make any law, or to enforce any old law, that shall abridge their privileges or immunities.” Susan B. Anthony proclaimed during the suffrage movement.

National Association of Women REO Brokerages to launch new website Monday

Be sure to visit National Association of Women REO Brokerages' new website this Monday, January 23, 2012.  NAWRB has a refreshed looked and is fill with lots of information, tools and resources.

Be sure to check it out:

www.nawrb.com

We would like to hear your feedback on your experience.

New Year’s Resolutions

With all the holiday cheer, it’s time to sit down and take to paper all of the goals that we will strive for in the New Year.

• Revamp your office – make it more efficient and organize those piles of files sitting around
• Challenge your self – take one those tasks that you have been procrastinating with
• Invest in a good time management calendar or make it a point to use your Outlook calendar.  Learn a new feature on your outlook that will increase your productivity.
• Get up-to-date with technology – see how you can optimize your technology
• Start that social media forum – see what’s trending and make sure you don’t fall behind
• Modernize your marketing plan – how can you tap into a new market, create a niche
• Volunteer – Get involved in your community – you will enjoy every minute of it!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Great story in DS news about the panel that NAWRB National President Desiree Patno spoke on yesterday on running a top-rate REO office.

Some REO Brokerages Prosper Despite Decreased Inventory

Desiree Patno, founder of the National Association of Women REO Brokerages and founder of Desiree Patno Enterprises based in Irvine, California, said her staff takes 15 photos of each property each week and then once each month conducts a comprehensive walk-through taking about 200 photos.

Patno’s staff photographs plumbing, cabinets, utilities, etc., so that they can report and address any damages when they occur.

Patno also stressed the importance of being constantly available to clients. She makes sure someone is answering the phone in her office from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

http://www.dsnews.com/articles/some-roe-brokerages-prosper-despite-decreased-inventory-2011-09-12

The Five Star REO Expo was a huge success for everyone!  Thank you all who attended. 

Our next event will be September 17-22 at the NAHREP National Conference in Los Angeles, CA.  NAWRB will be holding a Power Breakfast.  Stay tuned for more info.

Leading Ladies A #WOMENBIZOWNERS Working Event.

Keep the Five Star kick-off going with an exclusive NAWRB #WomenBizOwners Working Event at the Hilton Anatole. NAWRB #WomenBizOwners and Women with Access will be sitting down for a working session on HUD contracting and offering an exclusive opportunity to contribute to NAWRB's response to the HUD/FHFA Request for Information (RFI) on how to reshape REO disposition. If you're interested in government contracts and looking for an opportunity to engage directly, join us on September 11 after the Five Star kick-off at the Hilton Anatole. To RSVP or get more details, please e-mail info@nawrb.com.