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Agent/Broker Information
Are there classes available for real estate agents on how to sell HUD Homes?
As the Principal Broker, can I designate someone else to update information on the NAID Application or complete the Recertification?
Can a Real Estate Broker change their EIN/SSN in the online NAID Application Portal?
Can I place a bid with a NAID that has passed its Recertification Date?
Can someone other than the Principal Broker be the first person with that NAID to register on HUD Homestore to place bids?
Does a real estate broker have to be recertified by HUD each year in order to sell HUD Homes?
How are bids placed on a HUD Home for a buyer?
How do Associate Brokers and Selling Agents register on the HUDHomestore website?
How do I become a HUD REO listing Broker?
How do I get help if I am having registration or technical issues using the HUDHomeStore site?
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Asset Control Areas
What is a HUD revitalization area?
Bid Information
Are there limitations to the number of HUD Homes that an investor can purchase?
Can a buyer cancel the sales contract for a HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Property based on the results of a home inspection?
Can an investor bid on a HUD Home?
How can I buy a HUD Home?
How does HUD determine the winning bid for HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties sold during competitive sales periods?
What is a back-up bid on a HUD Home?
What is the status of a particular HUD Home?
When does the Asset Manager open and review bids on HUD Homes during the exclusive listing period?
Will HUD accept multiple offers on a HUD Home?
Will HUD return the earnest money deposit if a HUD Home sales transaction fails to close?
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Can buyers select their own settlement agent when purchasing a HUD-owned property?
How do I collect on a bill or lien attached to a HUD Home?
May a buyer request an extension of time to close for a HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) property?
What are the HUD Home earnest money deposit requirements?
What closing costs will HUD pay on the sale of a HUD Home?
What documents are required for closing on a HUD-owned property?
What lead-based paint information must be provided to the purchaser of a HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Property?
Who do I contact if I have title problems when closing on a HUD Home?
Who do I talk to about a lien found on a closed HUD Home sale?
Discount Programs
Are list price discounts offered to Nonprofits on HUD Homes in Competitive sales periods?
Are list price discounts on HUD Homes offered to governmental agencies in Competitive sales periods?
Can an individual purchase a HUD Home for a dollar?
Can time served on active military duty count toward occupancy for the GNND Program?
Does HUD provide a model Note and Second Mortgage for the Good Neighbor Next Door program?
How can a Governmental Entity purchase a HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Property at a discount?
Must a Good Neighbor Next Door (GNND) participant work with a HUD-approved selling broker to buy a GNND property?
Through what special programs does HUD offer discounts on HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties?
Under the Good Neighbor Next Door program, can a buyer finance their closing costs?
What are the property usage requirements when a government entity purchases a HUD Home?
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General Purchase Info
Can a non-occupying borrower on a property that was foreclosed upon, repurchase the same property from HUD?
Can a tenant purchase a HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) property before it is listed for sale?
Can buyers make repairs to a HUD Home they are purchasing before loan closing and settlement?
Can HUD employees, or members of their household, purchase HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties?
Can I occupy a HUD Home prior to closing?
Can I rent or "rent-to-own" a HUD home?
Can the 203(k) program be used to purchase a HUD REO property?
Does HUD prohibit any prospective buyers from purchasing HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) properties?
Does HUD sell HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) properties in bulk?
Does HUD sell vacant lots as part of its HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) Single Family Property disposition programs?
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Maintenance Issues
How can I have the utilities turned on in a HUD Home prior to closing?
What can a subcontractor do if they were not paid by the M&M contractor for the work they performed?
What contracting opportunities are available for HUD Homes?
Where do I submit an invoice for maintenance of a HUD Home?
Who can I contact if a HUD Home is inaccessible for any reason?
Who do I contact if a HUD Home was not properly winterized?
Who do I contact if I have complaints about the maintenance of a HUD Home?
Who do I contact if there is vandalism on a HUD Home prior to closing?
Who do I talk to about damage found on a closed HUD Home sale?
Property Listings
How can I report errors on HUD Home property descriptions?
How do I search for a property on the HUD Homes site at www.HUDHomestore.gov?
What are the listing periods for HUD Real Estate Owned (REO) properties on the HUD Homestore website?
