New offering provides greatly reduced conveyance cost to servicers for CWCOT sales nationwide
November 3, 2015 – Frisco, TX – Chronos Solutions, a diversified national real estate services firm, has introduced a new service to help sellers in the disposition of HUD, VA and non-performing loan (NPL) sales via its affiliate company, RealtyBid. The new product, Trustee Sale PlusSM, diminishes servicers’ transaction risk in the event a third party doesn’t purchase the property at the courthouse auction. RealtyBid is the only company in the country that can immediately provide second chance online auctions, “plus” title curative and Chronos’ signature HOA/Condo Lien Identification and Resolution service, collectively called ConveyancePrepSM. ConveyancePrep is available to support any servicer or institutional investor with assets in need of conveyance or marketable title assistance, and is included for free when utilized under the Trustee Sale Plus program. The company also provides best in class eviction management for a nominal additional fee.
According to Matt Martin, CEO and co-founder of Chronos Solutions, Trustee Sale Plus offers unparalleled value to the servicing community. “The title curative process can be expensive and many servicers simply aren’t set up to do it,” he said. Martin also pointed out that a number of other realities routinely make the process cumbersome for servicers. “Some foreclosure attorneys fail to cure title completely, leading to costs and delays. HUD requires any Home Owner Association obligations, such as liens and fees, to be current at the time of conveyance, but identifying those obligations can be a major challenge,” he said. “Also, if a property isn’t conveyed in a timely manner, the resulting fees and penalties can be massive and cost prohibitive for the servicer.” Martin emphasized that over all, the conveyance process is not a simple one. “There are significant time and cost savings for a servicer by allowing a trusted third party provider such as Chronos to manage its auction programs through a product like Trustee Sale Plus. We are aware of no other service program in the industry that overcomes the inherent challenges as comprehensively,” he said. For their fee, Martin explained, the other auction companies will only premarket the asset, hold the sale and coordinate second chance bidding. At that point, if the asset has not sold, the servicer is on its own, left with sole responsibility to cure title, manage the eviction process, identify and resolve HOA issues and process the property for conveyance. With Trustee Sale Plus, Chronos picks up where the others leave off, providing the servicer with a true, through to conveyance partnership.
Chronos’ performance centers on the renowned success of the RealtyBid.com auction platform. RealtyBid President Tony Isbell said, “We have very strong experience and a proven track record in driving traffic and selling distressed assets through various channels, including at the courthouse steps, online, and in ballroom settings. This service offering will drive more third party sales for sellers and assist in reducing carrying costs associated with distressed assets.” Isbell added, “For those assets that don’t sell at auction, we provide the additional peace of mind through our “plus” program of helping make sure those properties are ready to be disposed of by other means by providing clear, marketable title. It’s the best of both worlds.”
To further assist in the process, Chronos can provide other niche services, including title, valuations and inspections. “Sellers are attuned to bundled services today more than ever, particularly given the concerns posed by additional vendor management scrutiny by regulators,” Martin said. “The faster and more comprehensive you can be in the disposition process, the better the results for everyone. Trustee Sale Plus promises to make that happen and raise the bar for trustee sales as a comprehensive and cost effective solution,” he said.
About Chronos Solutions
Frisco, Texas-based Chronos Solutions is a technology-enabled real estate finance services provider delivering elite mortgage and real estate services nationwide. Chronos offers customized transactional and business process management services to private sector and government clients, and its clients include federal agencies, top five national lenders, leading mortgage servicers, real estate investment firms and more. The firm is a proven leader in settlement services, including title, closing and appraisal, advisory and consulting, accelerated marketing, HOA Solutions, acquisition services and asset disposition. Chronos Solutions prides itself on offering the deepest resources and widest networks to provide optimal capacity for even the largest clients, while providing service levels similar to that of a boutique firm. Clients assert that the company’s creativity and flexibility make it stand out among national real estate service companies. Chronos Solutions manages a wide network of vendors and service providers. The company also has strategic hubs located in Virginia, Texas, California, Alabama and Pennsylvania. The firm is led by a seasoned and diverse management team, each possessing extensive experience with leading financial institutions and real estate management firms.