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Client Customized Asset Management

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

The Green Business League has just certified Precision Asset Management Corporation the Gold level status, which is the highest level, as a Certified Green Business. Precision Asset Management is a national real estate management and marketing service that does a lot more than just a wide variety of customized real estate services. Precision Asset Management is considered a leader in Green practices within its industry.

Precision Asset Management worked with a Certified Green Consultant, Frank Weston of Emerald Green Solutions to complete an extensive audit of its environmental accomplishments. Starting with a full energy audit, such items as programmable thermostats to efficient lighting set the stage for many other improvements. Other improvement included timers on outside lights, LED lighting, carbon emission assessment, and powerstrips to eliminate phantom loads.

Precision Asset Management Inc. provides real estate owned properties: sales, outsourcing and property management services on a national level. They are a customer-oriented organization that manages and markets real estate owned properties in the most efficient and precise manner. Their commitment is to procure the highest and best sales price, in the shortest amount of marketing time. They strive to outperform their clients’ goals & expectations. Exceeding industry standards; including technology, customer service, accountability & integrity.

They have two decades of sales understanding in managing and marketing real estate owned properties. They have a proven track record of marketing real estate owned properties of abundant lending institutions. They are approved by many lending/financial institutions like Accredited Home Lenders, Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Chase Home Finance, Countrywide Home Loans, Freddie Mac - Broker ID# 1010030, Ocwen, Option One Mortgage, Washington Mutual, Inc.

The top of the line technology they use is state-of-the-art web-based computer system. A paperless environment, which includes but is not limited to the following electronic transfers: Property Analysis, Customized Reports, Weekly/Monthly Statuses, Photos, HUDs, Large nationwide database of seasoned REO Agents who are ranked based on past sales performance. Also, they have a customize report builder to gather client’s requirements.

Precision Asset Management also purchases Energy Star equipment, replaced cleaning products with Green alternatives, and installed (VOC) absorbing plants to provide a cleaner workplace for employees, guest, and clients.

Sustainable issues involve several efforts in recycling, disposable of electronic tools, and providing recycling bins throughout the facility. Toilets have been retrofitted to use less water, and carpooling and transportation issues have been arranged.

Precision Asset Management Corp also has made great steps forward as a paperless work area in an otherwise paper-heavy industry. They use paperless document and retrieval systems, paperless invoicing, efaxing, and they even email their customers newsletters.

The Green Business League provides the most legitimate Green business certification in the nation. This is not a fake Internet purchase, but requires a live audit by a Certified Green Consultant. Using an established point system, any certified business must acquire enough points to earn the GBL Green Business Certification. To insure the commitment to the environment, all GBL Green business certifications are audited annually.

Please visit Precision Asset Management homepage or the Green Business League homepage if you want to know more information on REO marketing or Green Certification. They equally can be priceless to your business. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service

Investing In Foreclosures Online Is Easy

Friday, April 24th, 2009

The recent economic climate is providing great opportunities for savvy investors. Right now there is an oversupply of empty, under-priced and foreclosure listings of homes in nearly every city in the United States. These properties are at every price level and in every condition.

Real estate markets will go in cycles. Right now we are really seeing the downward cycle and many foreclosure listings but this trend will sooner or later reverse and the prices will start to rise again. It’s undeniable. If you follow the investors maxim of “buy low, sell high” then now is the time to invest in homes and foreclosure listings because prices are so low.

Right now there are numerous ways to take the opportunity of foreclosure listings and this decreasing market. You can buy a “short-sale”, which is essentially when a homeowner sells his own home yet gets a lower price than what he owes on the mortgage. When this happens the bank ends up taking less but does not have to deal with the problems that go along with implementing the foreclosure and holding the property. Call your local Realtor and check your local MLS for short-sale opportunities.

Another way to get a great deal on a foreclosure listing is to buy at a foreclosure auction. A foreclosure auction takes place at the nearest county courthouse. The property is auctioned off to the highest bidder and the selling prices are usually quite acceptable. Many times the competition is low and the only other bidder may be the bank that holds the note. The only concern is that these homes are sold “as is” and if there are any required repairs the investor will be responsible.

If the bank has to take the property back into foreclosure they will want to get the home off of their books as soon as possible. Therefore they are often very motivated and will lower the price on these foreclosure listings until they are gone. Many times they do use a realtor so check your local MLS. Occasionally they will do some repairs but sometimes they will sell the property “as is”. Do your due diligence inspections before you close.

An advantage to investing in real estate and foreclosure listings is that even if the economy continues to go down you will never lose your entire investment. Unlike making a awful investment in the stock market, real estate will always hold some value. Prices on real estate will fluctuate at times but the prices will increase again. Foreclosure listings and real estate will always be a smart investment if you invest wisely.

Whenever you purchase real estate and regardless of how or whom you purchase it from you should always make sure and complete your own due diligence. You need to make sure that appropriate inspections are completed and that your funds are in order whether you use bank financing or cash.

But now is an an opportune time to invest in real estate and foreclosure listings in almost any market in the United States because the prices are low and the potential for profit is very good.

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A Few Tips to Finding a Foreclosed Home

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Finding foreclosures is very simple thanks to the many depressed markets and the real estate markets at your disposal. While it is unfortunate that others have lost their homes, you will actually help revive the economy if you are making wise investments. Finding foreclosed homes does not have to be difficult, there are many ways to find a good deal.

While foreclosures may be in large numbers right now, one must be careful before buying one. If you are new to buying and investing in real estate, then professional help in this area can be just what you need. This way you can be sure that you will have a solid investment in a foreclosure.

Here are a few ways to go about finding an amazing deal on a foreclosed home:

1. Talk to your real estate agent if you have one. With access to MLS they can input the numbers and deliver you a comparison of foreclosure listing that will best suit you. If you need a real estate agent, then simply drive through your city suburbs and look for foreclosure signs. When you find some you like, take the name and number down and “interview” agents until you find one that will work with you the way you want. They will be very happy to offer you some solid advice.

2. Major banks in your location or even national lending banks can be a source of information for finding a foreclosed home. There should be a list of foreclosures in the specific area you are looking. Asset management companies should also be listed on many of these websites with contact numbers. They are the companies that are often hired by the banks to manage foreclosed homes.

3. On the other hand, there are online web-based companies that deal specifically with foreclosures. The internet foreclosure companies take the trouble to gather accurate lists of national foreclosures and will only charge a small fee to search for you.

4. The inventories of auction companies are another place where you can find details of foreclosed homes. Since they hold auctions of homes daily, the companies can advise you on the best deals in your location of interest.

All of the above can be beneficial to finding your dream house and you may find using a combination of two places even better. Make sure you educate yourself and have a list of questions to ask. You will make a wise investment with the right assistance!

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