April Roberts

Broker: Epic Real Estate Group
State: Colorado

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April Roberts, Associate Real Estate Broker Epic Real Estate Group P.O.Box 75453 Colorado Springs, CO 80970 April_roberts@yahoo.com 719-472-4240 October 2010- Obtained Real Estate Associate Broker’s License Working with Epic Real Estate Group License # FA100033201 ON MEDICAL LEAVE DUE TO ACCIDENT FROM 2-08 TO 2-10. May 2010- Present- Acquisitions & Marketing Director for Imagine Home Solutions- Meeting/calling home owners and putting together a short sale package for them, making sure all paperwork is in proper order, obtaining documentation and remitting it to our negotiations team. I also handle all of the marketing and incoming calls for potential clients. Direct Care- July 2009 to April 2010- Provide Care to troubled teens in two group home settings Real Estate REO Director- February 2009- June 2009- Responsible for setting up REO division in an established real estate firm in Louisville, KY, Trained Agents to do competitive market analysis, leg work and established clients from broker price opinion companies, asset management groups and national banks across the nation. When I had to leave due to medical reasons the REO Department was up and running and I still advise that company via email or phone. Real Estate- April 1999- February 2008 Western KY Region Working with Bulk and Single REO Listings: Pre Foreclosure: Visit the REO, set up vendor assignments as necessary, provide exterior BPO, If vacant, secure and provide interior BPO, Eviction, Negotiate "Cash For Keys", Start eviction notice immediately, Occupancy monitored weekly, Post Foreclosure Evaluation, Obtain BPO information and evaluation with public record verification, Review comparable sold and active properties, Property Preservation, Property Secured, Interior property cleaned, Exterior property debris removed and yard maintained, Winterize as required, Insurance management and processing performed, Marketing Plan, Written recommendation of marketing strategy provided, "As Is" verses "Repaired" analysis provided, Recommended repairs with estimates provided, Marketing and Selling REO, Adhere to Performance Standards, Weekly updates on traffic, along with viewpoints of buyers, Marketing plan reviewed every thirty (30) days with supporting documentation, Monthly status report provided, Offers, Closings, Title worked reviewed and cleared, Settlement statements reviewed and approved against contract terms, Transfer documents and process thoroughly managed, Closing entities contacted every week to ensure closing completion, Billing performed per client's needs, Reporting customized to meet client's needs and specifications. New REO Property - Services Drive by BPO, Occupancy Status within a 24-hour period. For occupied properties: Cash For Keys, Evictions, Eviction Status, Secure Property and/or Re-key property, Utilities, Initial Clean, Obtain trash-out, initial yard service & maintenance program, cleaning and pool bids (if applicable), Valuation - Submit Broker Price Opinion with pictures and bids within 48 hours in most cases. Reports: Order reports as necessary (including foundation report, roof inspection, termite inspection etc). Maintenance & Repair Emergency Repairs - Coordinate emergency repairs when needed. Rental Properties manages rent collection, if property is tenant occupied and a decision is made to leave the tenant in place. Forward rental payments to client minus applicable management fee. Ongoing Maintenance - Weekly yard maintenance, property preservation, basic winterization, pool maintenance, termite treatments (each dependant on client preferences and property needs). Rehab Bids - Solicit bids from qualified contractors for work needed on property. Listing and Marketing the REO Property for Sale Marketing Report: Completes a Marketing Report suggesting a list price and market strategy. Property Listed for Sale - Coordinate any rehab projects on property and place property on the market. Monitoring and Reporting - Constant monitoring with agent regarding sale of property. Monthly status reports to client. Price Reductions or Listing Extensions - Coordinate listing extensions and price reductions. Contract Negotiations - Negotiate all offers on client's behalf (within predetermined guidelines & stipulation "subject to corporate approval"). Receive and review contract, forward to client with a "Contract Cover Sheet" summary, all negotiation sheets, countering sheets, seller's net sheet, and buyer pre-approval letter/proof of funds and copy of earnest money check. Client promptly signs and returns offer. Monthly Status Reports include the updates listed below. Reports are also customized based on our client’s needs and preferences. Accounts Payable - Collect & disburse payments to agents and vendors. Submit invoices to client for reimbursement on a monthly basis. Upon closing, immediately obtain all final invoices from the vendors for final closeout of file. LOSS MITIGATION SERVICES Meet with and offer solutions to debt problems, to assist in maintaining mortgage contracts with various banks across the nation. May 1994 to October 1998 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNITION FOR TRIGG COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE Duties included but not limited to: Administer Care and basic life support measures to the sick and injured and transport to the nearest medical facility. References: Katie Schempp, Schempp Realty Group reo@srmky.com (502) 562-0016 Lynda Houch, Grey's Properties,LLC www.greysproperties.com (270) 759-2001 IF YOU REQUIRE MORE PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL REFERENCES PLEASE ADVISE.

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