It looks like your not having much luck and I hope that changes. A good buyer agent Realtor would set up a client portal for their client in the MLS that feeds every single property matching a search profile including short sales and bank owned properties. The portal would allow their client to log in at any time and see what is available and allow their client to review the properties.

They would also direct their client to sites such as Homepath and NHMS where the HUD homes for our area are listed.

If you are looking for another buyer agent to interview, feel free to call me at 440-385-5650 or email me at paul@druryrealty.com.

Paul W. Drury
Broker / Consultant
Keller Williams Realty
Greater Cleveland West

Todd
A lender may have a lockbox on the home but not have it listed for sale yet. They normally want to do a cleanout on the property. They also normally wait until they can deliver a clear title to market the home. That means if there are governmetal liens on the property they will wait 90 days after the date of deed transfer recording to make sure that the Sate or Feds do not use their power of seizure..
If there are governmental liens no title company will close on the property until the sizure period is expired.

Todd,

My name is Mike Schrull I am a REO agent who works mainly the Lorain County area. You will find that bank owned properties are delt with no differently than any other property except for the fact that they are sold "as is" and the bank owns them. Just like a private owned property permission must be gained before you can go into the house. If there is a house you want to tour I would be glad to set it up for you and explain to you in more detail the process. Please feel free to call me at the below listed number and I will answer any of you questions in person. I am at the office now and will be here unitl 7 PM.

Sincerely,

Mike Schrull
RE/MAX Homeward Bound - Elyria
440-328-4444