Buying a repo
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:05 am
We have found a repo thru Greentree Financial. This particular home is a 1989 Jacobson 28x46. The finance company said the home was available for $19,000. We know from shopping the park that the going price for this type of home is roughly twice this amount.
Greentree indicated that there is a mandatory 10 day waiting period during which time they must notify the original owner to allow them to come current, which do not believe is likely since they abandoned the home. Secondly Greentree indicated they will take offers during this period and sell to the highest bidder.
My question: is this normal practice? I have heard nothing but bad things about Greentree. They did say they would call me if I am overbid. However, this seems strange since I would believe eberyone bidding would want that opportunity especially if thay all bid the original 19,000 figure as we did.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Friday is the 10th day!!
Greentree indicated that there is a mandatory 10 day waiting period during which time they must notify the original owner to allow them to come current, which do not believe is likely since they abandoned the home. Secondly Greentree indicated they will take offers during this period and sell to the highest bidder.
My question: is this normal practice? I have heard nothing but bad things about Greentree. They did say they would call me if I am overbid. However, this seems strange since I would believe eberyone bidding would want that opportunity especially if thay all bid the original 19,000 figure as we did.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Friday is the 10th day!!