How long does it normally take before you hear back from the bank about an REO once you have submitted an?

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Home Buyer
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offer (particularly Wachovia bank owned homes)?

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Jose R. Reyes
Agent
Covina, CA

Many times you'll never hear any response. Properties are being hit hard with multiple offers right now. The banks are usually only looking at the top 3 offers and disregard all others. Of those 3 top offers, they may hear the YES or NO. All the other offers many times get thrown on a pile and never get any attention what so ever. Usually the REO agents don't take the time to call or e-mail the 20 other offers that weren't strong enough.

JR

Tue Sep 1 2009, 08:10
Kiet Truong
Agent
Rosemead, CA

If your offer is outstanding, it usually take 3-5 hours from the listing agent to confirm, and counter offer come over 2-3 days later. But sometime it really depend on the bank's decision. Just be patient, and it will finally come to you if your offer is one of the best!

Kiet Truong
Kotai Realty
626-623-2183

Fri Aug 7 2009, 13:12
Michael Barron
Agent
Irvine, CA

Hi there., It usuall is a about 7-10 days on average. sometimes less depending on the number of offers on the table

Hope this helps
Kind Regards
Michael Barron
Realtor/REO specialist

Fri Aug 7 2009, 11:31
Matt McClain
Agent
Arcadia, CA

Hi!

The timeframes to hear back vary greatly depending on the bank that owns the property.

There are many factors that affect the speed at which REO property submittals are reviewed. Some of my clients have gotten responses in less than 7 days while others have taken almost 30.

If your realtor is in good contact with the agent who represents the property, then you are doing as much as you can on your side of the offer.

Hopefully, you will not have to wait it out for too long.

Sincerely,

Matt McClain
Axiom Real Estate / Axiom Lending Group
socalrealtorforyou@yahoo.com http://www.socalrealtorforyou.com http://www.socalluxuryestates.net

Fri Aug 7 2009, 11:13
Steve Ornellas:...
Broker
Fremont, CA
FIRST ANSWER

Hi Looking, if you are speaking about an offer on a MLS listed property, I have heard back within 3 to 10 days.

Best, Steve

Fri Aug 7 2009, 10:40

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