REO Properties

Marty Smith
Marty Smith (PB)


Aloha,

My name is Martin Smith and I'm the Principal Broker and owner of Kohala Resort Realty located on the Big Island of Hawaii. I am a full time Hawaii REO Broker backed by an experienced REO team.
  • • Experience: 30 yrs. licensed in the real estate business.
  • • I am proficient with Equator, RES.NET, LPS and Dispo Solutions desktop workstations.
  • • I've handled foreclosure assignments for the 3rd Circuit Court, state of Hawaii, as a court appointed foreclosure commissioner.
  • • Local and national affiliations: Hawaii Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, REO Network, REO Brokers, American Society of REO Specialists.
  • • Asset manager and Vendor manager business references available from REO institutions across the nation.
  • • I provide REO services to Aurora, Bank of America, BLB Resources (HUD), Banker's Asset Management, MDWebb, IAS, Litton, Old Republic Default, Core Logic, Capital One, Bridgepoint Financial, NLA-MCB Management, PMH, PNC, PennyMac Financial, New Vista (REDC), Skyhill REO, Single Source, Select Portfolio, CitiMortgage, JP Morgan Chase, and HSBC.
  • • I have all of the necessary credentials, licenses, and insurance policies to meet your requirements.
  • • I have listed and sold many Hawaii REO properties ranging from $89,000 to $1,600,000 including single family, condos, and investment properties.

I would like to be your eyes and ears here in Hawaii. I have the resources, full time staff support, property preservation crew, and experience in all phases of the REO business to market and sell you REO with professionalism and the utmost care. I appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and trust. The protection and timely disposition of your Hawaii REO properties are my number one priority. Please feel free to call or email me anytime. Aloha...

Martin Smith
Real Estate Broker-REO Broker
Kohala Resort Realty, LLC
808-880-1236 office phone & fax
808-345-3765 cell
Email: carbuff@kona.net

What We Do For You

  • • Occupancy - Same day occupancy checks and weekly reports.
  • • BPO (for REO and 3rd party providers) - Drive-bys and interiors performed quickly and accurately by our dedicated BPO Department.
  • • CFK (Cash-for-keys) - Aggressive negotiation with occupants in effort to save the client from having to evict. We have handled hundreds of CFK agreements and have the experience to know what is required in effective negotiation.
  • • Eviction - Cooperation and coordination with sheriffs' departments of all counties serviced.
  • • Rekey - Coordination of contractor using client-specific key codes & LB combos.
  • • Secure - Assuring that all properties are secured as quickly as possible to minimize potential lender repairs.
  • • Trash Out - Management and inspection: interior and exterior.
  • • Landscaping - Oversight of all lawn maintenance and landscaping per client guidelines.
  • • Repairs and Rehabs – Experienced contractors available for bids. Management during repair process and personally inspected upon completion.
  • • MMRs - Timely marketing reports for up-to-date information on the state of the local market through newly listed comparable properties as well as showing feedback to assess fair market value.
  • • Negotiation - All offers negotiated using a client-directed offer communication method.
  • • Closing Coordination - Pending transactions thoroughly managed for timely closings.
  • • Communication - State-of-the-art technology for up-to-the-minute client needs.
  • • Customer Base - Large pools of buyers, agents, and investors.
  • • Qualified Buyers - Comprehensive review of buyers' financial and lender qualifications.
  • • Experienced Agents – REO trained for managing, marketing, and sales.
  • • Dedicated Departments - Pre-marketing, listing coordination, offer negotiation, closing, and BPO's.
  • • Information Technology - Customized online system developed specifically for current REO management and sales.