Lazarus Carmichael
Broker Associate/REO and Short Sale Specialist/ Realtor, Notary
RDC-Pro, LMC-Pro, SFR, Equator, RES.Net
Choo M. Carmichael, Buyer Agent, RLC-Pro
5994 W Las Positas Blvd #101
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Cell: 209-814-3188 (Lazarus)
Cell: 209-814-7123 (Choo)
Office: 925-397-4139~Fax: 925-315-8518
www.lazarusc.com
Business Objective: To effectively market, maintain, manage and sell REO properties
while providing high quality service to our clients.
Summary of Qualifications
- Local, experienced full service provider offering strategic solutions for selling REO properties at the highest possible recovery price
- Well qualified and highly motivated REO team with a systematic approach to selling REO properties
- Able to complete transactions and close escrow in the least amount of time
- Member of an office team that consistently places in the top three for sales volume in northern California
- Member of Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)
- Member East Bay Association of Realtors & Metrolist MLS (RMLS)
- Member National Association of Realtors & California Association of Realtors (NAR & C.A.R.)
- Equator/REO Trans Platinum Certified
- REO Default Certified Professional (RDCPro)
- Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certified (SFR)
- Loss Mitigation Certified Professional (LMCPro)
- Renovation Lending Certified Professional (RLCPro)
- B. S. in Business Administration, University of Tennessee
We have over ten years combined experience in the real estate business with Keller Williams Realty, the third largest firm in North American with over 600 offices and over 73,000 agents. Prior to entering real estate, I spent over twenty years in the commercial insurance business, in sales, underwriting, and marketing. My partner has over fifteen years experience in the commercial insurance business, and in addition to her real estate experience, she is knowledgeable about loans and mortgages.
With over 180 agents in our market center, and nearly a thousand in our service area, we are very effective in marketing and selling distressed properties. Our office team includes two full-time transaction coordinators, and our systems are set up with procedures and policies in place to effectively list, market and manage these properties to a smooth and timely close of escrow.
Staff and Key Personnel
Lazarus Carmichael, Broker Associate, REO and Short Sale Specialist, Realtor and Notary Public is the lead person for our team. He is primarily responsible for listing, marketing, and overseeing the management and servicing of properties.
Choo Carmichael is a Buyer Agent and is primarily responsible for coordinating the servicing of properties, as well as clerical and administration functions. In addition, Choo is responsible for working closely with our full time office transaction coordinators. She speaks multi-lingual; Chinese: Cantonese, Hakka, Mandarin and Malay (Bahasa Malaysia).
Listing and Marketing of REO
Pre-list
- Receive REO notification & assignment
- Occupancy check
- Cash for keys or eviction
- Review property, take & upload photos
- Re-key and secure property
- Contractor referrals & bids if required
- Trash out
- Winterization
- Lawn maintenance
- Utilities in our name if required
- Inspections completed if required
- Complete BPO
Listing
- Weekly property visits
- Remove business cards for follow up
- Checklist posted at property for vendors
- Maintain curb appeal
- Landscape maintenance
- Verify utilities are functional
- Adjust temperature
- Remove mail & newspapers
Marketing
- Bay East & Metrolist MLS placement with maximum number of photos
- Yard sign & lock boxes at all properties
- Internet marketing on home search sites, including Trulia, Zillow, Realtor.com, and Craigslist
- E-mails to qualified investor network
- Ongoing follow-up communication
Resources
- Extensive Internet marketing
- Bay East and Metrolist MLS used for maximum area coverage
- Up to date technology, including desktops, laptops, scanners, fax machine and handhelds for quick and efficient handling of all communication and documents
- Active first time home buyer and investor clientele
Disaster Recovery Plan
- Go to property
- Assess damage
- Call asset manager
- Call insurance company
- Mitigate damage or loss with emergency repairs and board up as required
Capacity
- A goal of at least ten new REO listings per month
- A minimum of five escrow closings per month
Sale & Closing
- Offer presentation conducted according to bank protocol
- Review all documents before submitting to bank
- Timely communication of counter offers and related data
- Ongoing communication with lender and title to insure a smooth close
- Attend closings where applicable
Closing Statement
Our goal is to procure the highest possible price for every asset in your REO Portfolio. We are committed and dedicated to representing you the lender and and your interests. Thank you for taking the time to review our resume. If you have questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to let us know. We look forward to working with you.
