Every year seems to have a different recipe for success in the past decade.  This is, no doubt, due to the rapidly changing market which has been affected by:  Global finance trends, stock market trends, unemployment changes, interest rates, and plenty of other variables.  What you’ll read in this article should help you round up as much business in the default servicing arena as possible through 2012.

Get on board FAST because the holiday months come sooner than we ever expect!

Now, that being said, let’s get into the nitty gritty:

• It’s all about investors this year.  Banks are all heating up for investor capital since there isn’t a lot of new money or refinances in this market.
• Get the CIAS certification through www.CIAS.com.  It’s a spin-off from CDPE, a proven market leader in real estate business development.
• Dig into your investment pool.  Get in touch with investors, and if you don’t know any investors, start mingling at local Real Estate Investor groups.
• Register with Fannie Mae.  As stated in a previous article, Fannie Mae will have the majority of housing inventory so you need to spend the necessary time to sign up.  (see previous article:  http://nfsti.com/how-to-become-a-fannie-mae-reo-agent/)
• Credit Risk Management:   Get familiar with this term.  Many banks are ordering THOUSANDS of paid-for BPO’s to determine the risk of portfolios (especially with the recent VA loan fraud scandal that is being settled, but still under investigation – Full Article)

Don’t waste your time this year.  Focus on Investors, CIAS, and BPO’s.  Let your REO listings be gravy and prepare for more listing opportunities in 2013 and 2014 when consumer credit and consumer confidence is on the rise.

Are you ready for 2012?

2011 has been an amazing year for real estate, politics, Wall Street, Main Street, and every bit of real estate.  NFSTI has become a virtual social networking environment for default servicing experts around the country and has a long history in the REO arena.  Since the subprime mortgage meltdown NFSTI has become a one-man operation.  I (Dan) enjoy keeping NFSTI operating because of all the REO history that I’ve had, the experiences of traveling around the country doing 2-day seminars, participating the REO expos and conventions, and the great people I’ve met along the way.

My commitment to you is that I will continue to manage and monitor the system, add fresh content as it arises, and assist members however I can with their NFSTI membership accounts.  I hope that you enjoy the content and take it for what it’s worth.  The material within the Member Groups (DS Core, SEO, Social Media Marketing, and others) comes from real-life experience, research, and trials.  The content is not only my experiences (which I later built an entire enterprise around that still thrives to this day), but also the expertise of many colleagues, friends, coworkers, and experts from throughout the industry.

As a reminder, many memberships will be updating in January, February, and March of 2012.  Many members will be automatically charged the annual fee of either $25 or $50, depending on your membership level.  If you do not intend to renew your membership, that’s OK.  Please visit your PayPal or credit card account and discontinue the automatic payment.  Otherwise, simply enjoy your holidays and know that NFSTI will continue to strive for excellence in serving our members.

I wish you a very Happy Holiday Season, a Happy New Year, and all the best to you and your families.

Sincerely,

Dan Waterman

For the next 30 days only NFSTI is offering the BASIC Membership for $15!  This offer will end on 3/31/2011 and will include some special opportunities and offers that make this a deal that NOBODY can refuse.  The BASIC Membership provides an opportunity for real estate agents to go way beyond the exterior content that the NFSTI FREE membership offers.  With the BASIC Membership an agent unlocks some of the most incredible content, tips, groups, contents, competitions, blogs, networking, promotion, and dialogue in the REO industry.

Why Does NFSTI Even Have Membership?

Membership

NFSTI differs from many forum-based REO websites in 2 ways.  The first way that NFSTI is different is that we are an actively-engaged environment of professionals who provide content, resources, and certification exams without taking a salary.  The cost of the membership helps to cover the overhead needed to keep the Institute operating with current content, troubleshooting, customer service, and technical updates.  The second way that NFSTI is different is that our members openly engage amongst each other, freely offering sound advice and business tips/leads with a sense of security.

Will the BASIC Membership be worth the $15 Spent?

Value

Absolutely, without a doubt. Just the ongoing dialogue alone within the Activity Stream will pay for itself in dividends.  With over 2000 Active Members, 20 active daily Activity Stream updates per day, 8 Action Groups (including “Short Sales, BPO Tips & Tricks, Leads, Social Media Tips, and more) you’re guaranteed to experience enough to keep you busy increasing and improving your business 365 days a year!

Are there any Hidden Costs?

No.  Once you elect to become a BASIC Member with NFSTI you are guaranteed all of the access promised on the Membership Options page.  We also offer a 100% refund policy within 30 days if you find that NFSTI is just not for you.

Contest and Competitions:  Members Only (hint-hint)!

Winner!

Historically NFSTI is known for surprising their members with exciting contests, competitions, and giveaways.  We are able to offer very valuable prizes to our members thanks to industry partners and relationships that we’ve established.  Only our members are afforded these opportunities since these events are at NO ADDITIONAL COST.  Over the years we’ve been able to give away prizes from very generous companies such as BPO Automation Group, eBrokerHouse, Housing Wire, RES.NET, Realty Pilot, The Valuation Book, REO Intelligence, CREOBA, and more.  We’ve given away memberships, DVD’s, books, magazines, event discounts, special event passes, software, business leads, and so much more.

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This Limited Offer will expire in the next 30 days, however; the benefits will be active for an entire year.  March will be full of surprises for members ONLY! CLICK THE YELLOW BUTTON TO ACCESS THE LIMITED OFFER!

SORRY….THIS OFFER IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.  Please click here to see current membership options:  http://nfsti.com/membership-options/

On February 4th, 2011 NFSTI all Expert Members of NFSTI must have passed the NFSTI DS Core Certified REO Specialist exam in order to qualify for the February Asset Manager promotional campaign.  Regardless of past certifications, all members must pass the 2011 DS Core Certification Exam with an 80% or better AND be enrolled in the Expert Membership to qualify for the campaign.

During the 2nd week of every month, starting in February, NFSTI will begin an aggressive campaign to promote the expertise of our Expert Members who’ve passed this exam.  We believe that NFSTI members are top-tier agents and brokers that will only improve the overall experience and outcome of the asset manager’s ultimate goal – Effectively and Efficiently Value, List, and Sell their REO assignments.

If you are currently a member, but don’t have the Expert Membership then it’s time to upgrade HERE.  If you’re currently not a member but would like to be an Expert Member then you must enroll HERE.

NFSTI has the ability to contact over 1000 asset managers in the most top-ranked banks, asset management, and valuation companies in the country.  Your contact information and credentials will be promoted  along with an informative newsletter boasting the benefits of leveraging the well-respected and active network of NFSTI Expert REO Specialists.

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