8/8/24 – Recap of Real Estate Roadmap – Buyer/Broker Compensation We had a great meeting yesterday led by Bri King, Cherrie Brown, Jenn Wilder, and Mike Hrezo. We discussed the new contract and what to expect. The 90-minute meeting provided agents with many great nuggets, and we will post quick videos after everything is edited. Some of my takeaways from the meeting are as follows: They feel that working with buyers under the new contract will be easier than working with them without a contract. It’s crucial to exercise caution when signing up a buyer. Always ask if they have signed a buyer/broker agreement with anyone else. If the answer is no, inquire about the houses they’ve seen and who they saw them with. This is to avoid potential issues with buyers who are already under contract. Convincing sellers to pay compensation is more challenging than it was with the former compensation model. 99.5% of the selling agents in the Santa Clarita Valley received 2% of buyers’ compensation or more when representing a buyer this year. Sellers should look at the net, not the compensation they pay an agent. If you sign a Buyer/Broker agreement at 1.5% and the seller offers the customary 2.5%, you will only receive 1.5% if your offer goes through. Many agents will not take an offer from an unrepresented buyer. Some will will, with conditions. Some agents will negotiate their compensation down to 2% on bigger deals to make a deal happen. Nobody is interested in dropping below that figure. There was so much more, but these are my takes. This business will get more challenging for a short time, but like anything else, it will become old hat. Stay strong and practice dealing with the objections. You deserve proper compensation for what you do, and you know your worth. Work on your skills and self-worth if you feel you are not worth 2.5% compensation to show a buyer around for 3 months. I see what Real Estate agents do daily; the job is challenging. It can be profitable if you do your job right, but it takes practice and hard work if you want to do something well. Please let me know if you want to see the whole 90-minute video. I am available all weekend if you need anything. Let me know if you have any questions or if someone is interested in buying a property! My cell is 661-714-6258, and my office line is 661-260-2970 ext. 2222. My direct line is 661-291-2222. When you text me, please text (661-714-6258) or email me at Mike@AugustaFinancial.com. But wait, there’s more! Interest rates were at the best levels of the year last Friday, and we have given back some of the gains a little each day since then. Rates are still good, and they will get better, but it will take some time. 12-day escrows if your buyer is pre-approved - Conventional / FHA / Jumbo / Bridge We do loans in all states, so call me with anything you need. Government Loans (FHA / VA/ USDA) are in the high 5’s and low 6’s Conventional Loans up to $766,550.00 are in low to mid 6’s High Balance Loans $766,550.01 – $ 1,149,825.00 are mid to high 6’s Jumbo loans above $1,149,625 are in high 6’s Bank statement loans - They are available with 10% down again! 7’s to 9’s depending on down and credit score. Profit and Loss Statement loans- You don’t need bank statements, just a profit and loss statement! No income qualifier – 40% down with reserves! In the 8’s! 0 down loans are in the high 6’s – 620 credit score min right now, up to $1,191,000.00. Private Money lenders - Hard Money Loans – 35% down! No Ratio Loans 30% down DSCR – Debt Service Coverage loans with as little as 15% down Bridge Loans - typically 7.99% with limited fees – and they get you where you need to go! 3/2/1 Buydowns 2/1 Buydowns and 1/0 Buydowns are available at great start rates! Interest rates are subject to change without notice! The above are LA County Loan Limits. Good news on Condos – Lantana at Valencia – 27034 Hummingbird Lane – Fannie Mae Approval is pending! YAY! Bad news – Condo Update? The condos below will be placed with the general population of naughty condos on Thursday! LOL! Bella Ventana – has a $50,000 deductible per unit and is now non-warrantable. Cimmaron Oaks is now naughty! Insurance! We are sending this to our lenient investor to see if we can get it through! Casa Marabella – Van Nuys – Fannie Denied – Insufficient Insurance District Community Association – Northridge – Fannie Denied – Insufficient Insurance Market Street Community – Corona – No Wildfire coverage Mesa Vista North Townhomes – San Juan Capistrano – 50K deductible per unit is naughty! Penn Court – La Crescenta – Insufficient Insurance Tyler Villas – Sylmar – Coverage is good, but non-warrantable for delinquencies Condo / Townhome – issues we know of now. Properties can be financed with 10% down and are considered NON-WARRANTABLE: American Beauty Condos - The brown ones - Insurance: 50 Million in coverage for 748 units is not nearly enough! American Beauty Gardens: 19% delinquency on special assessments due. 19% are 60 days or more late! We can do with 5% down, but others can’t! American Beauty Village West: On Fannie’s List. Per Fannie, this project needs critical repairs and may have conditions such as material deficiencies and significant deferred maintenance. This project’s master insurance policy deductible exceeds the allowable limit. Bella Ventana – $50,000 deductible per unit is naughty. Bouquet Canyon Village – 50K deductible per unit is naughty! Bridgewater, Emeryville - On Fannie’s list! Insufficient Insurance Brookside Walk – Insufficient Insurance Cabrini Villas, Burbank - On Fannie’s list! Insufficient Insurance Calla and Rowan – 27513 Illumination – Fannie Mae Approval expired – New Construction. See Blog on 5/7/2024 Cameo Woods HOA - Per the litigation disclosure, the association is being sued by a homeowner for water heater damage and discrimination, and the damage is still ongoing. We received confirmation that the HOA’s insurance agency is not covering the lawsuit, and the claim was denied due to the nature of the complaint. Canyon Village – Reserves and 10% of the dues not going to reserves! Canyon Oaks – Insurance On Fannie’s list! Casa Marabella – 13951 Sherman Way, Van Nuys -On Fannie’s list! Cassia and Jasmine – 26949 Winding Trail Court – Fannie Mae Approval Expired. See Blog on 5/7/2024 Cimmaron Oaks – Castaic – Insurance is too low! Cornerstone – Insurance -On Fannie’s list! Creekside – Insufficient insurance District Community Association – Northridge – Fannie Denied – Insufficient Insurance Encino Oaks – 5460 White Oak Ave – On Fannie’s list! Heather Ridge – Deductible too high! not enough insurance – Fannie Naughty List! Liberty Canyon HOA – 27409 Country Glen Road, Agoura Hills, CA- On Fannie’s list! Madison at Towne Center – Litigation – We can do with 5% down, but others can’t! Mariposa: On Fannies List. Per Fannie Mae – This project’s master insurance policy coverage does not meet the requirements. Market Street Community – Corona – No Wildfire coverage Mesa Vista North Townhomes – San Juan Capistrano – 50K deductible per unit is naughty! Orchid at Valencia – 27033 Open Sky Place – Fannie Mae Approval Expired. See Blog on 5/7/2024 Penn Court HOA – 4201 Pennsylvania Ave La Crescenta On Fannie’s list! Princessa Estates – insufficient reserves Rainbow Sierra Terrace – On Fannie’s Naughty List – This project’s master insurance policy is not written to Replacement Cost Value. See Selling Guide Sec. B7-3-03, Master Property Insurance Requirements for Project Developments. Scenic Hills – Insurance – On Fannie’s list! This project’s master insurance policy coverage does not meet the requirements in Selling Guide Sec. B7-3-03, Master Property Insurance Requirements for Project Developments. Shadow Ridge – Oak Park – Insurance -On Fannie’s list! Sherman Way Condos – 17900 Sherman Way Reseda – On Fannie’s list! Tyler Villas – Sylmar – Coverage is good, but non-warrantable for delinquencies The District Community Association – 19533 Cardigan Dr, Northridge – On Fannie’s list! Treana - Stevenson Ranch: On Fannie’s list! Per Fannie, this project needs critical repairs and may have conditions such as material deficiencies and significant deferred maintenance. Valle Di Oro is on Fannie’s list! Per Fannie Mae, this project contains timeshare, fractional, segmented, or split ownership units or other arrangements (such as mandatory rental pooling, shared interest apartments, or community apartments) restricting the unit owner’s ability to occupy the unit. Village Park Condo – It’s over the max deductible with that 50k per unit. Vista Del Canon – Insurance is too low, UGH! Walnut Gardens II – 7320 Lennox Ave Van Nuys CA – On Fannie’s list! Warner Center Condos – 5515 Canoga Ave, Woodland Hills, CA – On Fannie’s list! West Creek Condos and Townhomes: On Fannie’s List. Per Fannie, this project’s master insurance policy coverage does not meet the requirements in the Selling Guide! Please let me know if you hear anything new on condos or townhouses. I am still available all weekend if you need anything. Let me know if you have any questions or if someone is interested in buying a property! My cell is 661-714-6258, and my office line is 661-260-2970 ext. 2222. My direct line is 661-291-2222. When you text me, please text (661-714-6258) or email me at Mike@AugustaFinancial.com. Have a great day and an even better tomorrow! Please call me when you have a client who needs to borrow! Mike Meena President | Loan Officer Click to Call or Text: (661) 714-6258 This entry has 0 replies Comments are closed.
