FORECLOSURE FROM THE MANAGER & HOMEOWNER POINT OF VIEW PANEL PARTICIPANTS: Bill Cole, CPA – Kane & Company Kevin Ruth - Thoroughbred Mgt. Michelle Underwood, PCAM – Level Mgt.
HOW TO PREPARE Budget: Bad Debts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Attorney Fees Collection Costs
Example: Original Budget of $100,000 for 100 owners 25% of owners not currently paying assessments Remaining 75% must make payments to meet budget (or $1, each) Total Budget now $133,333
HOW TO PREPARE Obtain Line of Credit Recommended May not be easy to get Get Before you Need! Special Assessment Confirm Collection Policy in Place
Collection Policy – Key Points Sample available Assessment Due Dates Collection Costs Late Charges Interest Transfer to Collections
Collection Policy – Key Points Demand Followed by Foreclosure proceedings Assessment Lien Payment Agreement Recovery of Attorney Fees and Reasonable Costs of Collection Effective Date of Policy
IDENTIFY PROBLEMS Encourage community/homeowners in your newsletter, to become involved and alert the manager. Constables in neighborhood Poor upkeep in homes (landscaping, etc) Trash in yard / Vandalism Vacant homes (squatters) Pets left behind (barking, smell)
IDENTIFY PROBLEMS Check foreclosure website: s/record/Pages/default.aspx s/record/Pages/default.aspx Quickly start collections
WHAT DO WE DO NOW?! Begin Collection Process Contact Association Vendors to be aware of changes Contact Code Enforcement Go to: (luncheon) (area listing of utilities, county, code enforcement, animal control, etc.)
WHAT DO WE DO NOW?! Consider Special Assessment (if needed) Treat bank owned property as if regular homeowner
Coming Next Month…… More information regarding collection process. Manager stories about community impact. Find out how an REO (Real Estate Owned) Specialist can be a manager and communities best friend!
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