Amber Brixey

Experience

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  National City Mortgage

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  REO Sales Specialist II

  Accountable for liquidation of non-performing asset portfolio in excess of $17M and facilitation of all aspects of marketing, management, and liquidation of REO assets across 50 states. Assigned properties to selected agents and obtained occupancy within 24 hours. Coordinated market values, marketing period, property preservation and closing processes. Remedied title issues resulting from faulty foreclosure processes and loan transfers. Produced monthly reporting to reflect progress in REO marketing and liquidation.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Negotiated all asset offers to obtain at or above 95% sale to appraised value, resulting in minimal investor loss. Show less

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  Litton Loan Servicing, LP

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  REO Asset Manager

  Provided special investor asset management and marketing services for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc. (coverage in all 50 states). Instructed marketing assistant and trained brokers’ on specific investor guidelines. Filed insurance claims on all damaged properties and monitored proceeds. Prepared market plans within 10 days of asset assignment. Conducted aggressive marketing to include price reductions every 30 days on listed assets. Completed semiannual field property inspections with Field Inspector. Reviewed portfolio for represents and warrants violations.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Reviewed repair bids and issued approvals based on cost-effectiveness and market data; fully negotiated all offers within 5 days of receipt.• Successfully transitioned 30% of ‘Available for Sale’ assets to ‘Under Contract’ or ‘Funded’ status monthly; achieved ‘Vacancy to List’ status on new assets in fewer than 20 days. Show less

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  Freddie Mac

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2009

  Senior Sales Specialist

  Managed and led multiple projects with unique deliverables, including an auction module and the National Stabilization Program. Developed and mentored a team of Sales Specialists while monitoring and reporting member workflow progress. Delivered recommendations to adapt workflow and territory as appropriate. Established and maintained key relationships with internal departments, broker community, and industry vendors. Produced monthly reporting for quality assurance and management teams. Conducted market and sales trend analysis to identify needs and proactively address findings. Continuously updated policy and procedure manual to comply with current practices and legal requirements. Conducted property tours with agents to evaluate staff performance and manage individual training improvements. Maintained community presence to address public questions and strengthen corporate image. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Improved accuracy rates and optimum sales activity through reviewing and approving/rejecting file decisions, utilizing corporate policy and procedures to obtain maximum recovery. • Successfully developed the company’s first auction module as a means of selling REO and produced all reporting to measure auction sales versus regular sales. • Developed the National Stabilization Program/National Community Stabilization Trust from the ground-up and led the nation as the first bank/GSE to offer properties for sale within the program. • Supported Regional Area Managers through comprehensive efforts to complete reporting, organized property tours, and provided professional development training; authored presentation materials and delivered key training presentations to thousands of agents nationwide (emphasis on BPO completion, accuracy and offer management). Show less

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  Dallas REO Realty, Inc. / Dallas Realty Connection, LLC

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2020

  Real Estate Sales Manager

  Manage a full-service team while working closely with GSEs, banks, and investors within large REO divisions. Partner with #2 Top Producer in RE/MAX (Texas) for multiple years. Represent buyers and sellers through real estate transactions with primary emphasis on investment, REO, and short sales. Manage evictions, conduct property valuations and negotiate with contractors to determine and complete repairs. Lead sales and contract negotiations, manage closing timelines and documentation. Develop market strategies, lead design of marketing campaigns for the Dallas REO Realty brand and produce marketing packages for each of the brand’s listed properties. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Earned ‘Hall of Fame’ career award in recognition for producing $1M worth of commissions during 2014.• Served as the office’s designated HUD trainer, providing monthly classes to instruct agents and buyers on the intricacies of buying and selling HUD properties (a specialized listing with unique rules).• 190 properties personally sold (of which 177 were foreclosures); 97% of closed properties sold at listing price with an average of 43 days on market. • Extensive property management experience; manage a portfolio of 22 rental properties in collaboration with Dallas REO Realty partner. Show less

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  Remote Year

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Remote Year Kublai

  I participated in Remote Year, a platform that allows professionals to work digitally around the globe. I traveled to a new city each month throughout Asia (Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand), Europe (Serbia, Portugal, Czech Republic, Bulgaria), and South America (Argentina x2, Chile, Peru) from January 2017-January 2018. I managed my personal real estate portfolio while abroad and supported Dallas REO Realty / Dallas Realty Connection LLC. By transitioning to a new city once a month, I greatly increased my soft skills of adaptability, resourcefulness, communication across multiple languages/cultures, and relationship building.Working alongside 60+ professionals I increased my crossfunctional communication capacities, networked throughout several industries, and built business relationships in 4 continents. Show less

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  Wedgewood LLC

  Jun 2020 - Nov 2022

  Real Estate Acquisition Manager

  Generate leads and source investment properties for rehabilitation. Analyze real estate market values and trends by geography and other key indicators to value and offer on open market single family homes. Strategize with multiple teams to determine resale budgets, disposition plans, and renovation valuations of acquired homes. Negotiate with homeowners directly and real estate agents to facilitate purchases of single-family residential real estate through various channels.

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  B&B Solutions

  May 2023 - now

  Executive General Manager

  Source single-family properties for investment purposes, primarily rehabilitation and resale. Analyze profitability of potential purchases, negotiate contracts for private money lending as well as for purchase of properties, and secure partnerships for renovation projects. Estimate budgets and timelines for property repairs while ensuring compliance with local and state regulations. Interview, hire, and schedule all subcontractors for highest quality and fastest job turnaround. Manage all facets of job finances including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project funding. Show less