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Karla Totten commented on Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's blog post You paid who, how much, to get into REO?
"20K!!!! Yikes."
Apr 29, 2012
Karla Totten commented on Alina's blog post Wells Fargo reduces Reo Agent from their rosters
"Florida, Ft Lauderdale area. Very cowardly way of doing it via email with no way to appeal."
Nov 2, 2011
Karla Totten commented on Alina's blog post Wells Fargo reduces Reo Agent from their rosters
"Happening here. Experienced agents who have worked with Wells Fargo for years are being cut."
Nov 1, 2011
Karla Totten commented on Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's blog post Good Asset Managers Fail due to Policy Adherence.
"Lot's of buyer frustration out there and who can blame them. There are certain AMP who are notorious for overpricing, ridiculous counter offers and then end up selling the property for much less than the first offers or sending the property to…"
Sep 29, 2011
Karla Totten commented on Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's blog post Inflated BPO's Cause Problems for All
"Long discussion on this topic recently. Many reasons for overpriced listings but I think the trend this last year has been for asset mangement companies to outsource their BPOs to a 3rd party who is a BPO "mill". These companies pay very little,…"
Sep 29, 2011
Karla Totten commented on Jose Rivas (DGRA) CDPE, SFR's blog post Where is the REO Inventory
"Inventory way down in S Florida. I know the banks are trying to control the inventory to keep prices up and profits up but now they are moving too slow. Buyers are getting frustrated by the lack of inventory and price bidding on what is available.…"
Aug 15, 2011
Karla Totten left a comment for Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez
"I'll be at the training in Ft Lauderdale Oct 18th."
Oct 12, 2010
Karla Totten replied to Janet Frederick NRBA, CRS, ABR's discussion Asked to evaluate a pool of properties
"I filled out an application months ago and never heard from them. Then lo and behold 4 CMA requests in 1 day with 24 hr turn around.They told me I was on their preferred agent list. Good to know after all this time.!"
Jul 22, 2010
Karla Totten commented on Byron Blackburn's blog post Realtor Friendly? What's in it for REO broker? And why don't (some) selling brokers just follow the directions??
"So many selling agents thank me for answering my phone!! That's right, just for answering my phone. I also work with buyers and have experienced the same frustration as they have with REO agents who do not answer phone calls or email. It reminds me…"
May 15, 2010
Karla Totten replied to Dr. Marqueze D. Williams, Sr, NRBA's discussion Has any one started receiving more listings from companies yet?
"Slowly dribbling in...been a very slow month in South Florida."
Apr 26, 2010
Karla Totten commented on Jesus (Jesse) Gonzalez's blog post $50 Billion Bail Out for Short Sales?
"Jesse, you are spot on as the British would say. The first thing I learned in my business class was "businesses don't pay taxes (fees), they are passed on to the consumer". It always amazes me how the general public doesn't understand that. Our…"
Apr 26, 2010
Karla Totten commented on Lowell Caro, Jr's blog post I just have to vent a little...
"It's very common for keys to be taken and lockboxes jammed. In one of our listings someone took the key, the lockbox and the doorknob!!! We noted in the MLS "no showings until futher notice" until we could get it repaired. Just makes sense to let…"
Mar 2, 2010
Karla Totten commented on Angela M Kniep, CDPE,GRI's blog post When FL condo HOA charges more than 6 months unpaid HOA fees.
"Angela,

I do not have Fannie or Freddie but I am running into this lately with foreclosed properties. The HOA is holding out for more money and often is winning because they can hold up the closing for quite awhile. The banks I deal with are paying…"
Feb 26, 2010
Karla Totten commented on Mike L. Williams's blog post Because of the volumes the learning curve is steeper in New York....Jumping on the REO wagon
"Good article. Most agents don't understand all the work and money that goes into listing REO properties."
Feb 3, 2010
Karla Totten replied to Joshua Jarvis's discussion ATTENTION! SouthEast Agents, Let's Show What We're Made of!
"Hi Joshua,

My team services Broward and Palm Beach counties in South Florida. I agree that you will want more than 1 person as a director in Florida. The west coast of Florida is very different from the east coast (where I live), and the same goes…"
Jan 26, 2010
Karla Totten left a comment for Lacie Moore
"Hi Lacie,

I'm in Broward County, FL. I work with a team that covers Broward & Palm Beach. If you need anyone is this area please consider us. Thanks"
Jun 27, 2009
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