REO Services

Craig Buntin & Associates provides real estate owned properties: sales, marketing, outsourcing and REO property management services in the San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Alameda Counties. We are a customer-oriented organization that manages and markets real estate owned properties in the most efficient and precise manner.

Upon receiving a property/Assignment, Buntin & Associates take the following steps:

Verify/Determine occupancy status within 12 hours
Inspect and Photograph as much of the property as is accessible
Re-key and secure property within 12 hours (Vacant Properties)
Post Notice and Contact Tenant for Voluntary Vacancy (Cash for Keys – CFKs) negotiations (Occupied Property)
Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Drive by within 2 days, Interior/Full provided within 3 days.
Include interior and exterior photographs
Inspection report with written repair bids for review and approval
Obtain all Inspections Desired
Order/Review Preliminary Title Report
Prepare Client specific reports
Monthly status / Marketing report (MSRs / MMRs)
Develop Marketing Strategy and implement Necessary Internet and print advertising
Team Leader assigns seasoned Agent to Market Property directly to interested Buyers
Thoroughly Evaluate Buyer/Offer/Buyers Lender to help secure a strong buyer and closed transaction

To expedite the marketability of the property, we coordinate the following:

Negotiate cash for keys exchange, if applicable
Coordinate Eviction - Work with your attorney or recommend one
Monitor: status, eviction and lock-out
A Complete trash-out, interior cleaning and winterizing of property
Supervising and hiring subcontractors
Gardening and removal of exterior debris
Pool cleaning and maintenance

To perform the above mentioned services in the most efficient and effective manner we have on site departments that work as a team to outperform our clients’ goals and expectations