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Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification. This module covers the essentials of the Bankruptcy process, particularly when a mortgage is involved.    Instructor: Brooke E. Sanchez, Partner, Managing Bankruptcy Attorney, McPhail Sanchez, LLC  Brooke E. Sanchez is a Partner at McPhail Sanchez, LLC, and is currently managing the firm’s bankruptcy practice. She focuses on serving creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy law, as well as collections and defending creditors in claims under the FDCPA, FCRA, TILA , and RESPA. She is admitted to practice law in Alabama and Florida.  Read more

Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification.   In this course you will dig deeper into the key aspects of the foreclosure process.   Instructor: David Friedman, Partner, Van Ness Law Firm, PLC  Having counseled countless clients in the mortgage servicing industry for the past five years on matters relating to tax, municipal litigation, potential exposure from defendants and nonparties, and a host of other legal issues, David Friedman has a wide array of practice experience. Currently, he is in charge of the Van Ness Miami office and is the firm’s senior litigation and lead trial attorney. Friedman’s knowledge of court procedure provides him with a unique perspective, bridging the gap between institutional clients and the courtrooms in which their employees find themselves.  Read more

Originally part of the Legal League Default Servicer Certification Level 1, we released this session separately because the content is helpful for professionals who may not be eligible for the full certification. This module covers the essentials of understanding the Bankruptcy laws.   Instructor: Brooke E. Sanchez, Partner, Managing Bankruptcy Attorney, McPhail Sanchez, LLC  Brooke E. Sanchez is a Partner at McPhail Sanchez, LLC, and is currently managing the firm’s bankruptcy practice. She focuses on serving creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy law, as well as collections and defending creditors in claims under the FDCPA, FCRA, TILA , and RESPA. She is admitted to practice law in Alabama and Florida.    Read more

BPOs are your foot in the door, so it’s critical to make sure you’re doing them properly. Demonstrate to Asset Managers the methodical and careful approach you take from the very beginning. Understand the purpose, scope, and collection requirements of a BPO, then learn about valuation methods and best practices. Also, ARVs are being increasingly used by investors to determine the value of an asset. Learn how to provide the best information possible to investors with a thorough and accurate ARV.   Instructor   Michael Friedman, Managing Partner, Lending Direct Mortgage Banker   Michael has been working in the Mortgage Banking industry since 1988 as a loan originator, underwriter, and brand manager. In 1998, he founded his real estate brokerage, which specializes in aiding property owners facing challenges in retaining their properties. He later broadened his offerings to include property management and preservation in 2007 and tax preparation services in 2015. Along with his real estate production, he is currently funding private money loans, renovation loans, and ground-up new home construction. Read more

Commercial real estate foreclosures are on the rise. Join us to learn procedures and best practices from our commercial REO experts. They’ll share the knowledge and guidance you’ll need to be successful in a developing market segment. INSTRUCTORS: Tamika Marks, Managing Broker, Trademarks & Associates, LLC  As Managing Broker of Trademarks & Associates, LLC, and a Chicago native, Tamika Marks has achieved a proven track record in residential sales of both REO and non-REO assets over the past 19 years. In recent years, she has focused specifically on the disposition of reverse mortgage REO properties and has obtained a designation of Senior Real Estate Specialist. Offering personalized service to each one of her clients is her specialty, and providing excellent customer service to her fellow colleagues and service partners is the very foundation of her business.    Sarah Richards, Broker/Owner, Spring Mountain Realty PLLC With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, I am a seasoned REO Broker and Short Sale Specialist who operates a fully-equipped and diversified full-service brokerage office. My office is equipped with the latest technologies and equipment, providing sufficient capacity to perform all the necessary services required in the field. My marketing efforts are focused on reaching individuals who believe that homeownership is unattainable, with a goal of creating new homeowners wherever possible. As a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a Master's Degree in Business Administration, I possess several certifications in REOs and Short Sales, including CDPE, HAFA, Equator, and RES NET CERTIFIED. My objective is to provide end-to-end assistance in real estate transactions, from Cash For Keys to the actual Closing. My priority is to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible, utilizing my expertise to make the journey as fast and painless as possible. Rest assured, I am here to assist you with anything and everything you need to make your real estate experience a success. Read more

A well-researched and organized Main Rehab scope (Capital Repairs) will make you invaluable to your clients. If done well, this process can build lifelong relationships with both asset managers and contractors. During this course, one of the top REO brokers and one of the top REO contractors will walk you through a scope from start to finish. The class includes resources to help you correctly scope a property, allowing you to be effective, efficient, and provide your clients with one of the most significant parts of the REO process.   INSTRUCTORS: Brian Armstrong, Owner, Nutone Construction    Brian Armstrong has owned and operated NuTone Construction since 2005 and specializes in REO/REIT construction services. In his 17 years in the business, he has performed over 50,000 rehabs and has managed multiple markets while both self-performing repairs and offering his construction management services to clients. Throughout his construction career, he also started glass, plumbing, restoration, and electrical companies in multiple local markets to help with the flow of work, allowing Armstrong to train subcontractors to work within pricing guidelines. NuTone Construction’s main market footprint areas are all of Nevada and Southern Arizona.    Jim Hastings, President, Hastings Brokerage, Ltd.  Jim Hastings is the Chairman of the FORCE. He is the Broker of Hastings Brokerage, Ltd., a Las Vegas real estate firm that has specialized in helping mortgage servicers and residential real estate portfolio managers with their complete REO process since 1984. He holds a bachelor’s degree in real estate from Arizona State University and has closed over $1 billion in residential REO. He holds real estate broker licenses held in Nevada, California, Arizona, and formerly Ohio. He has had offices in each state, only operating in Nevada now. He is also the Co-Founder of Broker Brain, a web-based REO management system used throughout country.  Read more