Looks like Ocwen is putting their own online auction together. The properties in my area are still listed, but I would be willing to bet the commission will go down again. They currently take one of the biggest cuts, but do throw in a $700 management fee. Wonder if the management fee is all they will offer in the future? Consider that for a minute – free CMA and monthly reports along with trash-out, re-key, etc. For a paycheck of $700! I think the pizza delivery folks do better than that. Hopefully they will leave the pay as is, but taking the negotiating out takes all the fun away – at least for me.
Below is the email I received – no doubt many of you have as well.
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Are there any new fees? There are no fees to place a bid. The only new cost associated is a web transaction fee. This fee is paid by the BUYER at closing. The reason for this is to pay for the new marketing associated with the Time Limit Listing. Please visit the site and try out our new product today. We have lots of great new REO's listed every day!
There it is – Have a great day all!
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Bardell G Wagner, Broker
Re/Max Equity Group, Inc
1301 SE Tech Center Dr. # 150
Vancouver, Wa 98683
360-606-4298
www.realestatea2z.com