CARROLLTON, Texas, June 3, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pinnacle Award finalist Vendor Resource Management is bringing its team to the 2011 REO Expo June 14-15. VRM will be offering VRM University, a two day REO certification course; a host of panelists and present as an exhibitor at booth 303 the conference at the Ft. Worth Convention Center in downtown Ft. Worth, TX.
The 2011 REO Expo is expected to draw over 2000 active real estate professionals from around the nation. 2011 Keynote Speakers include NBA Hall of Famer and businessman Earvin "Magic" Johnson and owner and CEO of brokerage firm Gardner Rich LLC, Chris Gardner.
As one of the sponsors of this year's Expo, Vendor Resource Management (VRM) will present a strong slate of speakers. The lineup is as follows:
Donna Wood, Director of Operations for VRM will moderate the discussion "Negotiating an REO Sale-Best Tips from Two Coasts" -Monday, June 13, 11:45am -12:05pm.
Effie Booker Dennison, Vice President of Strategic Development for VRM will be a panelist at the "Yes, Ethics are Important for REO Agents" workshop - Tuesday, June 14, 1:30pm-3:00pm.
Jeff Del Rey, Senior Director from PCV Murcor and VRM University Instructor will be a panelist at the "Balancing REO Values in Today's Real Estate Markets" workshop - Tuesday, June 14, 3:30-5:00pm.
The highlight of the 2011 REO Expo will be the presentation of the 2011 Pinnacle Award. Vendor Resource Management is among this year's nominees. Considered to be the REO industry's most prestigious awards program, the Pinnacle Award is given to the top REO asset management firms in the nation. "The fact that we are being considered for one of the top honors in our industry is evidence of our commitment to being "Best in Class", said VRM President and Founder Keith D. Murray. "We are truly honored to be recognized by our peers as an industry leader."
The comprehensive training offered by VRM University is critical for the current real estate market nationwide. Federal and local governments desperately want to alleviate the destabilization of neighborhoods because of unprecedented foreclosures. Banks struggle to maintain and sell a glut of housing inventory, and real estate firms are either languishing or shutting down because of the crisis.
Through VRM University, real estate professionals can position themselves to serve as expert REO specialists and qualified solution providers who can competently assist buyers, sellers and communities to navigate the new housing landscape. Training is provided by successful, veteran real estate practitioners, including Keller Williams'# 1 sales agent Leonardo Pareja, who offer decades of experience in the REO industry. These practitioners interact with asset managers who regularly assign REO business throughout the country. Attendees will be exposed to great new marketing techniques, how to leverage online tools and technology for maximum results, discover the importance of industry data and how it applies to their local offices, how to diversify their portfolios, improve scorecards from servicers and clients, set up and run a REO office to support corporate clientele and professionally supply thorough broker price opinion services. Participants that complete the course will receive a two-year certificate, reference materials, use of VRM University logo on business cards and website.
For more information about Vendor Resource Management, contact us at www.vrmco.com or call 1.888.471.3698.
About Vendor Resource Management:
Vendor Resource Management (VRM) is a nationwide REO Asset Disposition company specializing in reducing marketing time while maximizing loan recovery. Backed by a valuation company in business for nearly 30 years, VRM is a unit of PCV Murcor Real Estate Services, which has been providing collateral valuations for the real estate industry since 1981. VRM's technology platform is a paperless, web-based solution that manages REOs from foreclosure through final disposition; simultaneously, providing real-time transaction tracking, thus allowing our clients the status of their REOs at all times.
VRM maintains a staff of over 300 trained/licensed professionals with expertise in market analysis and a minimum of 10 years in their markets.
Contact:
Althea Satterfield White, Director of Marketing
Direct: 972-232-6355
Mobile: 972-408-7055
asatterfieldwhite@vrmco.com
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