Your Distress Property Expert
Local Real Estate Leader Commits to Helping Save Homeowners From Foreclosure
Distressed Property Expert, Will Steinmetz of RE/MAX Platinum in Brighton insists that foreclosure is not the answer to the current home ownership crisis looming throughout Livingston County.
"Foreclosure, should be viewed as the recourse after everything else has been explored and not the first choice," said Steinmetz. " Many Michigan Families are fearful of their situations and do not realize that there are positive steps that can be taken to avoid foreclosure."
Will Steinmetz, Associate Broker and Co-owner of RE/MAX Platinum, recently completed certification as a Distressed Property Expert. Steinmetz views his CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) designation and his commitment to help financially distressed homeowners, as both a responsibility and an obligation to his profession. His focus with homeowners facing foreclosure is to give them the hope of a dignified solution to their financial crisis through current lender loan modification, loan refinancing (short or long-term) or a short sale (a lender-approved sale at less than the outstanding loan balance).
Over 85% of the clients served by CDPE real estate professionals avoid foreclosure. Alex Charfen, founder of the Distressed Property Institute, believes that homeowners surrounded by a strong CDPE real estate agent team including legal and financial referrals have the greatest chance of avoiding foreclosure and at minimal financial investment to the homeowner.
Steinmetz's commitment to help save homeowners from foreclosure occurred after participating in several short sales and bank owned transactions. Witnessing the helplessness, sense of aloneness and guilt felt by homeowners facing foreclosure compelled Steinmetz to act as a homeowner advocate lending a helping hand of expertise and compassion. With his Twenty-Four years of real estate experience, his commitment to education, strong marketing, systems development and checklists, combined with his knowledge of the pre-foreclosure process, he has given his clients an advantage in the current epidemic of foreclosures.
"Not having a clear understanding of the elements and consequences of foreclosure lead many homeowners to just give up," said Steinmetz. "And believe me there is a huge difference in life after foreclosure as opposed to life without foreclosure. We may not be able to save every house, but we can offer a helping hand to every financially distressed homeowner."
For a confidential phone interview regarding your real estate questions, contact Will Steinmetz at 810-844-2201 or at WillSteinmetz@remax.net
Will Steinmetz, Associate Broker
ABR, GRI, e-PRO, CDPE
RE/MAX Platinum
810-844-2201 Direct
810-225-4065 Fax
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: One stop shopping for all of your real estate needs. Mortgage, Title, Property Management, Legal Services, Insurance Service, all under one roof.
Employs an expert team for short sale transactions to work with the bank and track every critical step of the tranaction so nothing slips through the cracks.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Graduate of Realtors Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) and Real Estate Internet Professional (e-PRO)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Active member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Active member of the Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR), Active member of the Livingston Association of REaltors (LCAR), Holds active Michigan Real Estate Brokers License, Member of the Certified Distressed Property Institute (CDPE).
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