In Many Cases, The Lender Or Agency Simply Wants To Get Rid Of Foreclosure Bank Owned Properties Quickly Even If It Means Selling At A Low Price
Upkeep of foreclosure bank owned properties costs more than selling them cheap. Whether you are a homebuyer or a foreclosure homes investor, foreclosure bank owned properties allow you to buy properties at a fraction of their market value. Lenders aren’t chartered to own and manage property, so they face close scrutiny and pressure from state and federal regulators to dispose of foreclosed properties quickly – especially if they’re on a regulator’s “watch list”.
The second reason why foreclosure bank owned properties are sold at below market value has to do with their condition. And because they’re dealing directly with the bank they can eliminate the 6 percent sales commission if they act fast – before the bank lists the property with a real estate agent. Bank foreclosed homes are sought out by investors because of their profit potential.
In many cases, the lender or agency simply wants to get rid of foreclosure bank owned properties quickly even if it means...