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Bank Foreclosure-How To Find Foreclosures-In Los Angeles-When a home owner defaults on their loan the property goes back to the bank and becomes bank owned. These properties are known as R.E.O., which translates into Real Estate Owned. Most Bank REO properties are priced extremely well and will be listed with a Realtor. Finding and buying lender owned properties is very similar to buying any other traditionally listed home. But always keep in mind that banks in general do require that the property is purchased "as-is". You will most likely be working with a Realtor to navigate you through the bank foreclosure purchase process.
How To Find Foreclosures-In Los Angeles-there are a couple ways you can search for REO Property. You can begin searching on your own which will take a great deal of filtering but will educate you quickly on the REO market in general & how to find foreclosures in Los Angeles.
Ultimately you will enlist the help and expertise of a Realtor who not only knows how to navigate the Bank Foreclosure purchase process but will help you identify lender owned property. Do not be shy in contacting a Realtor who specializes in REO properties or buyer specialist in general. There is no out of pocket expense to you and they will likely put you on a Bank Owned Hot List of properties the moment you form that relationship.
*Please note: if you want an agent who will diligently search these properties for you it is in your best interest to show your motivation by getting pre-qualified with your lender and staying loyal to that agent.
Ready to get your feet wet and start searching for REO properties? If you're just starting and want to search on your own for a bit, then start with a free search site that allows you to save and track the properties. Once you get closer to making a move and you have your finances in order, get yourself on a hot list of Bank Owned Reo Properties and find a Realtor who will give you access to their MLS account. You should never pay any fees for any of these searches. You should also avoid anybody who insist that you make a purchase quickly. This is a huge decision and you'll know when the time is right. A good Realtor will gently guide you through the process. The only aggressiveness you want to see from a Realtor is when they are negotiating on your behalf!
Good luck on your home search and if you are searching in the Los Angeles area and want to learn more on how to find a foreclosure or bank reo properties, watch this video clip and feel free to contact us here.
