New Consumer Protection Rule Requires Lenders to Disclose Appraisals and Valuation Data to Mortgage Applicants

January 18th saw the kicking in of new appraisal disclosure regulations – strengthening the sentiment of prospective property buyers and sellers alike. This new consumer protection law may help the Orlando real estate market to bloom further and listing agents in Orlando and other emerging US real estate and property markets are looking forward to witnessing the change.

Under the new rule, prospective buyers have the right to demand and receive a free copy of the appraisals, reviews, and details of computer valuations used for their mortgage applications from their lenders.

And what does this mean for consumers? They can make use of increased information and insight about the processing of their mortgage applications to their advantage. For instance, homebuyers who feel they were unjustly denied an appraisal would now have better proof, more time, and stronger ammunition to challenge the erroneous appraisal.

Key aspects of the new disclosure rules

The new rules currently apply only to first loans. Home equity loans or second mortgages are not covered under the appraisal disclosure rule but reverse mortgages and construction loans fall in its jurisdiction.

Central Florida and Orlando realtors are hopeful the new rule will help buyers contest wrongful processing of mortgage applications and increase their purchase power.

Key features of the new rule include:

* Lenders must inform mortgage applicants that they would promptly receive a copy of any appraisal that is valued for them, within three days of receiving the mortgage application from the consumer.

* Consequently, lenders must provide free copies of such appraisals and valuations.

* They have until three days before the closure of the loan, to provide the free copies of appraisal reports, valuations, and other proceedings. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau however suggests reports to be sent as soon as they are completed, or three days before the loan is due to close, whichever comes earlier.

* This essentially means, home buyers are entitled to receiving their copy of the valuation and appraisal report, even if lenders fail to close their loans.

The Bureau provides lenders the option of asking a consumer to opt-out of the 3-day deadline. A consumer who agrees would thus receive his copy of the report at the time of closing of the mortgage. On the other hand, a customer who does not waive the deadline must be provided with his copy, within the stipulated time.

Orlando real estate agents feel the new law will help Orlando residents review the data used by the appraiser and contest faulty appraisals – increasing their confidence in seeking mortgages to purchase the property.

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The Days of Door Knocking for Leads are Over

When I first got involved in the Orlando real estate business in 2003, I was on a shoestring budget and hungry to make some money in this business they called real estate. At one of the first real estate boot camps that I attended, there was a guy named Dan Doran aka “Dan Doran the marketing man” and he was selling a course that was supposed to teach you about knocking on doors of people that are in the process of foreclosure. When I think about it, it was a scary thing to do. However, we just had our first son and we were determined to “make it” in the Orlando real estate business no matter what. So I went through Dan’s course a couple of times, made some cheat sheets that I could carry with me, and hit the ground running.

You see, when we first started this business, we didn’t have the budget to do massive postcard campaigns or any other kind of marketing for that matter. That was the beauty of door knocking… all you needed was an up-to-date foreclosure list and a tank full of gas. In those days I was a private investor and not a realtor which sometimes had its advantages.

Anyway, I started knocking on doors in a town called Pine Hills which happens to be a pretty rough part of town. I got all kinds of responses such as the door being slammed in my face, getting yelled at, and even getting a few death threats. Responses like; “Who are you and what do you want?”  or “We don’t want any, Go away!” were common responses and I was told that these responses would build my character. LOL! However, about one out of every 15 doors that I knocked on offering to help the homeowner,   I would get the deal! Wow, what a great feeling that was!  Then I would be soo happy that I seemed to forget about the 14 other people that I visited that told me to get lost.

These days, the thought of knocking on doors to get leads makes me cringe… Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I ever did it in the first place.

Orlando realtors are finally getting the “Big Picture”

Most Orlando real estate agents these days like myself,  are trying to focus more on their online presence above all else. The price of postage is expensive and most days people start their search with Google for everything anyway. Orlando realtors that don’t do any online marketing are really missing the boat when it comes to advertising in 2013. Our site at  https://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/ brings in about 90% of our listings with the rest being from referrals. We haven’t sent out a postcard or letter in over 2 years.

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Orlando Short Sale Expert Press Conference Video

Orlando Short Sale Expert Press Conference Video Transcript  | Orlando Realtor

From Speaker: “Hello Everyone My name is John Conde on behalf of Orlando Realty Consultants THIS IS A PRE-FORECLOSURE SITUATION! We don’t have much time. We’re here to talk about short sales today I know you all have a lot of questions so let’s get right to it, let’s please try and keep the questions short and to the point”.
From Crowd: “What is exactly is a short sale anyway”?
From Speaker: A Short sale is a pre-foreclosure arrangement between a homeowner and their lender, where the lender agrees to a sale of the property for less than what’s owed as opposed to taking the property to foreclosure.

From Crowd: “Why would a lender agree to short sale”?
From Speaker: “Well it comes down to time and money, it’s expensive and it takes a long time to take a property through the foreclosure process and banks know that they will never get even close to full payoff at the auction. Most of the time the lender buys it back as an REO property and sells it at well below market value anyway. So by doing a short sale it’s a win win for everyone involved”.
From Crowd: ” What are some reasons why someone would consider doing a short sale” ?

From Speaker: ” There are a several reasons why someone may need to do a short sale. Loss of employment  , transferring to another job,  maybe your payments have gone way up,  or Maybe your upside down and you just want to get out of a bad investment.
There could be a million reasons why someone would need a short sale”.
From Crowd: “Don’t you need an attorney to complete a short sale”?
From Speaker: “There’s a common myth that you need to involve an attorney when doing a short sale on your home and I’m here to tell you that it’s just not true! Not only that, real estate attorneys charge thousands of dollars for what a short sale realtor does for free. We actually service short sale files for several law firms in Central Florida. So long story short,… no you don’t need an attorney, but the bank does require that a licensed real estate agent represent the seller”.

From Crowd: “How will a short sale affect my credit”?
From Speaker: ” This is a subject I will be going into detail with in the coming weeks but in a nutshell, It’s much better to have a short sale on your record than a foreclosure or bankruptcy and it will be a lot easier for you to get another mortgage in the future”.

From Crowd:”What goes into a short sale package”?
From Speaker: “Another great question,… there are many different components that make up a complete short sale package, We don’t have time to get into it today but in the days ahead we will be going into each component of what makes up a complete short sale package .

“I know everyone is desperate for answers and unfortunately we just don’t have the time to get into it today. But I will tell you this… In the coming Weeks we’ll be breaking down in detail,  the different Components that go into a complete short sale package.
In closing, just know this… by completing a short sale, homeowners can walk away from their properties without having a foreclosure reported on their credit – all while having their mortgage debt completely forgiven by the lender.
Not only that but in most cases we’re able to get money back to the seller anywhere from $3,000 – $30,000.00, and you can quote me on that.
For the folks watching at home feel free to visit the website below or call the number. For everyone here I do have some business cards here for any one that wants one so just come on up”.

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Another Great Orlando Short Sale

9797 PORTOFINO DR in ORLANDO

This is an Orlando short sale, that will be sold at a huge discount and will be a great deal for anyone wanting to live in this area.


Orlando Realty Consultants is proud to add  9797 PORTOFINO DR in ORLANDO to its list of breathtaking luxury homes. Built in 2003, this 2,476 sq ft. two-story single-family home is located in one of Orlando’s premier neighborhoods, Nonacrest!

A must-see! This is a Gorgeous 2 Story 3 Bedroom/3 Bath Home with a Bonus Room that can be used as a 4th Bedroom. The master Room is upstairs with a HUGE sitting area and Pond View. It’s Breathtaking.

 

With 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and large common areas, the open layout has an enticing flow to it. Exquisite solid wood cabinetry, exotic granite countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances all come together with amazing attention to detail throughout this gorgeous house.

Check out these features

* Huge master’s retreat with sitting area

* Wide open Kitchen

* Vaulted Ceilings

* Granite counter tops throughout

* Solid wood cabinetry throughout

* High end appliances and fixtures throughout

* Dining and great room designed for family gatherings and entertainment.

* Covered back patio

* 2-car garage

* Large pool with a spacious deck for backyard Barb-B-Que’s and pool parties

Easy access to schools, first-rate shops and restaurants, and close to Orlando’s top medical facilities

So much more a definite must-see!

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Cash Deals Still Rule in Orlando Realty

Cash is Still King in Orlando Real Estate

 

“All cash deal” is one of my favorite phrases to hear regarding Orlando Real estate. Real estate deals that are purchased with all cash actually account for two thirds of all Orlando Florida residential deals closed. Cash deals are usually done by private investors or a group of investors that pool their cash together to buy investment homes to either rent out or flip.

The ”All Cash “ trend started in 2008 and in my opinion was great for the once “troubled” Orlando real estate market. Cash buyers took care of a lot of the inventory causing residential real estate prices to rise.

I have several Orlando Investors that I’ve been working with for several years. They are great to work with because already know what type of Orlando properties they are looking for and we’ve established mutual trust. So much so that they’ve purchased many of our properties site-unseen.

Of course cash buyers make lower offers  than retail buyers, but they make up for it in volume. The best part about selling a property to one of my investors… Guess who you think they will call when they are ready to sell it? That’s right, yours Truly.

Cash Deals are Dominating all Spectrums of  Orlando Realty

Cash buyers don’t discriminate against high end properties either. Orlando properties from below 100k all the way into the millions are being bought up buy Cash buyers. Educated home buyers are aware that when a you make a cash offer on a property that your offer will draw more attention than an offer for the same amount using traditional financing.

57% of all my Orlando listings closed this year have been all cash. Buyers know that in order to get the best sales price possible cash is the best incentive that you can offer. No one  likes to have to wait around for a potential home buyer to go through a long drawn out approval   process where at the end of the day may or may not close. Also, lenders have a very strict inspection guidelines which are proven deal killers.

 

 

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