Oh, my goodness...there's life out there! Hi ky realtor!

I switched to Shurlock combo locks. I'm located amongst at least three associations that use different lockboxes. Inevitably, an agent will either not have the HUD key(s) or not have the electronic key for my electronic lockboxes.

It's made life easier and I'm meeting so many more agents on the phone. Some great people out there!

Someone previously posted about the two-week inspection during contract and something else...yes, there's inspections even under contract. Heavens, one AM wants MMR's done even if the property is under contract. I guess that's how the government does it too? Work on something that will be out of date in 30 days or less, and even less likely to be used? Tax dollars 'at work'.

I try not to deal with Lawyers Advantage (HUD's closing agent) unless I REALLY have to - I'd rather deal with the buyer's closing agent.

Don't cha' think that no matter what you were calling about that they would have all information on the property filed under HUD's case number?

And, don't cha' think that when the county utility company for water & sewage refuses to give a HUD listing agent the last bill for the property (even at a zero balance) that Lawyers Advantage would call the utility company since THEY represent the seller (present owner) and it is the seller who must give clear title versus saying have the buyer's closing agent to try to obtain the information?

Don't cha' think it'd be nice to have Lawyers Advantage ACTUALLY represent the Seller in your transactions?

I feel the same way about REO title companies (invariably from some distant location) demanding that the listing agent provide 'clear title' info about HOAs.

I do the best I can with what the AMs require, but, when HUD's closing agent keeps pawning off what they should do or at least make an attempt to assist - it's just crazy. It's as though they want the buyer's closing agent to handle everything. I just don't know how they're able to keep having a HUD contract.

Is it just me...or...are other agents/brokers getting listings by the alphabet? My last slew all started with the same letter of the alphabet!

Anyone have the new Ofori NLB Listing Broker Services Agreement? They seem to have emailed them out but forgot to put the Agreement with the email (it says "attached" but it really isn't). I emailed procurement twice plus his direct email address - no response.

If so, could you email me a copy please?

VABroker-same thing happened to me-I pulled the old one from my profile, looked up what he was talking about and if I don't hear from him next week, I will comply with that copy.

Anyone know why PEMCO hired new brokers for NC

Ofori finally did get that new listing agreement sent out.

Anyone in Virginia actually getting ALL the Addendums to a Ratified Contract? If not, please email your asset manager. If DPOR audits any of your files, they're going to ask to see the Addendums because it's stated right on the Contract "Other Addendum attached" and they make the buyer check that box off. You need to complain - that's the only way the AMs are gonna get their butts moving to correct this situation.

Are you REALLY getting the cancellation letters on Ratified Contracts? Please complain to your AM if you're not. Without a copy of the Cancellation Letter stating the contract is cancelled and giving the disposition of the earnest deposit, the contract in your file is STILL alive. Can't have two live contracts on one property.

If you're having problems such as these - you need to let your AM know.

MRIS is cracking down on the AM's rule that says we can't put 'foreclosure' anywhere on the MLS Listing. That little box that says "Foreclosure - Yes/No" - remember that little box? Apparently that goes against not giving a true picture even if you tell MRIS 'foreclosure' is a process not a noun!

Anybody realize that if a HUD bidder bids ABOVE the As-Is Value (FHA's appraisal price) and their own appraisal (VA, Conventional, Whatever) comes in lower than their offered sales price, they MUST pay the difference out of their own pocket? AM says they offered XYZ and we WANT XYZ from the buyer! There is NO financing contingency on the HUD contract.

Share YOUR sudden surprizes...and let you AM know these things need fixing or your license could revoked/suspended!

Anybody out there noticing that a lot of the new inventory that is coming on the market was serviced by BofA. I smell a flood of inventory...finally!

I know that the majority of info we've been getting from BLB was serviced by B of A. I hope the influx of inventory continues .