Sonya Loose

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Sonya Loose, in 48624
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As an Associate Broker, ABR, GRI at Red Carpet Keim Lake Forest in Gladwin, Michigan I am dedicated to "Serving YOU Better!". As the
2005-2007 top sales agent in our office in Gladwin I have a proven track record. Please allow my expertise to guide you through your next real estate transaction in Beaverton or Gladwin. You will see why an overwhelming majority of my business comes from past clients returning or past clients referring me to their family and friends. I work in residential real estate specializing in helping first time home buyers, second/vacation home buyers and investment home buyers. My expertise lies in internet marketing, exceptional customer service and indentifying investment opportunities. Contact me by phone or email and be sure to visit one of my websites today!! http://www.BuyorSellwithSonya.com , http://www.SonyaLoose.com , http://www.SonyaLoose.HomesandLand.com
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"Sonya, you did more than any home buyer can ask for. The time you took showing me the listings I was interested in and all the papers about the listings you thought would be good. I thank God every time I look around for having you help me find and take care of a lot of things, legal or financial about the house I was buying. Sonya you are an ANGEL. Thank you."
Shehab Masood Wed Apr 16
"Thank you so much for selling 2 houses for us. You were very helpful. I liked that you kept in touch with us through all the showings and gave us everyone's feedback. We will definitely call you again in the future for any buying or selling needs. You have been a pleasure to work with. Thanks again!"
Dickson & Tracy Macon Wed Apr 16
"We enjoyed your assistance in helping us buy our home. You were very thorough about the information on the home with us. If we ever need assistance in any real estate transactions we would be happy to work with you again. If we ever hear of someone looking for a place we will be more than happy to refer you. Thank you!"
Sarah Collins Wed Apr 16
"Sonya worked to find us exactly what we wanted. She showed us any house we wanted to see. There were several! Rain or shine or 12 inches of snow Sonya is extremely professional and experienced. She made us feel comfortable as if we were friends and not just clients. Not only did Sonya find us exactly what we were looking for, she also sold our home. If any of my friends or family decide to purchase a home, cabin or land I will be sure they contact Sonya. I have dealt with other agents in the past; Sonya did the best job by far. Thank you Sonya!"
Yvonne & Barney Mayberry Wed Apr 16
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Sonya Loose, Real Estate Pro in 48624

I do a lot of BPO's and would like to list REO properties. Any good advice as to where I should begin?

Asked Fri Mar 28 2008, 08:47 by Sonya Loose  -  All locations  -  Agent2Agent  -  50 answers
Sonya Loose answered:
Chuck, thanks for sharing the book...it sounds amazing and I love to read. I read all I can about the industry I work within and this one sounds worth it...Thanks! - Tue Nov 11 2008, 09:51
Dave, thank you for sharing where you got your contact information. I understand how the process works I was just looking for more contacts and any good advice. Thanks for sharing yours and I'm glad you have listed some REO properties! Keep up your hard work! I will check out that website. - Tue Nov 4 2008, 10:37
Lynn, I agree with you...that is a shame. We have a few REO listers in this area that work the same way. Good luck to you and this market will turn around with the help of good, hard working agents like you and I! - Fri Oct 31 2008, 09:34
Chuck, thanks for keeping me informed. I will check that book out. Things have picked for me in listing REO's. I have listed two since the original posting date and both have accepted offers on them waiting to close! I continue to do as many BPO's as I can a week and some of my best clients are those that I heard of on this thread...thanks to all! - Wed Oct 29 2008, 11:23
Patrick - thanks for sharing that thread. Very interesting. I did sign up for REO Trans but one zip code is free and that is all that I did for now. Looks like I should keep it that way. I signed up about 3 weeks ago and they already ordered from me. - Thu Apr 17 2008, 13:56
Luke - don't get discouraged. BPO orders seem to come in batches for me. Sometimes I don't get one in a week and then I'll get 10-15 another week. There is really no consistency for me. Now that I am working with a handful of companies on a regular basis they contact me first (I think). There are a few companies (Clear Capital, Landmark) that offer them competitively and you have to be the first to respond. I have signed up with all the Leanne mentioned as well and all of them listed in the book I purchased. I did get a $100 BPO the following day from one of the companies (Landmark). Hang in there! I am a Broker so I am not sure if your agent status makes a difference or not but try to make your bio read as professional as possible and offer the companies the services they want to see, like efficiency, reliability, etc. Oh, by the way I did not sign up for the paid services either....wasn't sure how I felt about that. - Tue Apr 15 2008, 08:12
Luke - to answer your question about how much I get paid for BPO's: I get paid anywhere from $50 - $150 for the BPO's I complete. The greatest volume comes from the company (Clear Capital) paying $50. They do occasionally pay $85 if it is an interior. The other companies I currently provide BPO's for are Evaluation Solutions http://(www.evalonline.com), Single Source Property Solutions http://(www.singlesource.com), Integrated Real Estate and First National Bank. Like Leanne I incoporte the BPO into my driving schedule...I am all over the place with listing and selling anyway I may as well pick up some extra money while I am out there. I also think the research that you do while completing a BPO is invaluable. It keeps you in touch with the current home values and pricing trends. You will see that it can help you to more competitively price your listings because you are better in touch with all segments of your market. - Fri Apr 4 2008, 06:18
Luke, great job on all the research you've done. I will be checking all of that out. And Leanne you are awesome and your advice and insight is invaluable!!! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share the information. - Thu Apr 3 2008, 10:34
Christopher, thank you so much for the good information. I will probably read it over several times. I did read the March issue of Realtor magazine and it was very helpful. Thanks again for your insight...it was so nice to hear from someone actually working in REO's. I may have a few more questions for you after I digest your comments. Thank you! - Tue Apr 1 2008, 13:04
Well sure I forgive you...I appreciate your response! - Mon Mar 31 2008, 06:17
Luke, it looks like you have done as much checking as I have. It is so hard to find good information on REO listing isn't it? That is why I thought I would try this platform, surely there would be someone who had the knowledge and wanted to share it with someone not in their "territory". I did order a book on how to become an REO lister, send me your email and when it arrives, I'll let you know if it had good information. Thanks!! - Sat Mar 29 2008, 19:04
JD, thank you for the response but to clarify I am not a "rookie" and I do plenty of productive dollar producting activities (expired listings, etc.). I have my GRI and ABR and I hold an Associate Brokers license. My broker does not take any of my BPO fees and I generally make at least $1000/month doing BPO's. Doing BPO's actually helps me to better price my listing as I have my finger on the pulse of the market at all times. - Sat Mar 29 2008, 15:05
Luke, in my area the listing agent before foreclosure never gets the listing...and while there are a few offices working with REO's (1 big one) they will not share their secrets either. Just hoping there are some nice agents who aren't in my area that want to share! - Fri Mar 28 2008, 10:21
Shawn, Real Estate Pro in Detroit

During the redemption period of a vacant house foreclosure can the foreclosing bank enter the property for....

Asked Wed Nov 5 2008, 16:25 by Shawn  -  Detroit  -  Foreclosure  -  2 answers
Sonya Loose answered:
Shawn, the redemption period of a home can be shortened if the house is "deemed abandoned" by the lender. If the house is deemed abandoned the redemption period is usually shortened to a 30 day period. There will be a posting on the door or window if the house is found abandonded. Otherwise in Michigan the redemption periods are either 6 or 12 months and the bank should not be entering the property during this time. If there are more questions, please ask! - Thu Nov 6 2008, 06:47
Jc, Home Buyer in Grand Rapids

Has customer service disappeared in GR?

Asked Thu Oct 30 2008, 08:29 by Jc  -  Grand Rapids  -  Home Buying  -  4 answers
Sonya Loose answered:
Jc, I am sorry you had a bad experience but I have to wonder how you are treating these people to get bad service so many different places and from so many different people. I always try to begin a conversation with a smile and inquiry of how the person is and then ask my questions. If you approach people with an attitude they seem to carry that thru your whole interaction. I am not saying this is what happened buy you might just want to try a different approach. Needless to say I'm glad your house is sold too! - Thu Oct 30 2008, 08:58
Tee, Home Buyer in Bellevue

we found a repo mobile home on 10 acres for sale , the title has not been cleared, we can still buy it as is

Asked Wed Oct 29 2008, 14:09 by Tee  -  49021  -  Home Buying  -  1 answer
Sonya Loose answered:
Tee, I think I need a bit more information. Is the house a repo now...meaning it is owned by the bank or is it still privately owned but in foreclosure? Also, are you talking about the actual title (like a car title) to the house or are you saying liens showed up when title work was researched? - Thu Oct 30 2008, 04:40
Courtney K.…, Home Buyer in Detroit

Can i find out informnation on a home myself?

Asked Wed Oct 29 2008, 12:46 by Courtney K.…  -  Detroit  -  Foreclosure  -  4 answers
Sonya Loose answered:
Courtney, if you want to research the home and area try the public records that are available...sometimes sites like Trulia and Zillow may have info but also the local Register of Deeds and County Clerks Office. The local library may have great neighborhood information as well. Is there something specific you want to research? - Wed Oct 29 2008, 13:49
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I work in residential real estate specializing in helping first time home buyers, second/vacation home buyers and investment home buyers. My expertise lies in internet marketing, exceptional customer service and indentifying investment opportunities.
Experience
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Chairperson for Clare/Gladwin Board of Realtors Education Committee
January 2008—present
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Secretary for Clare/Gladwin Board of Realtors
January 2008—present
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Graduate of Realtor Institute for Red Carpet Keim Lake Forest
The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.
January 2005—present
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Accredited Buyers Representative for Red Carpet Keim Lake Forest
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.
February 2004—present
Previous:
Associate Broker for Red Carpet Keim Lake Forest
January 2002—present
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2005-2007 Agent of the Year at Red Carpet Keim Lake Forest
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