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Property Management
and Miscellaneous
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about VA-owned homes
for sale, etc.
Q: How do I find out how to purchase a VA-owned
property?
A: Countrywide Home Loans
(Countrywide) is VA's service provider who lists and
sells VA-acquired property. You may view their
website at
https://www.reotrans.com or contact a local real
estate broker in the area where you wish to live.
Q: Where can I find lists
of VA homes available for sale?
A: The ability to search
for VA-acquired property on Countrywide's website is
under development. A dedicated website will be
available October 1st that you may use to search for
VA properties.
Today, if you want to search for a
VA property please select the link below:
https://www.reotrans.com
This will bring you to the site
where VA-acquired property and a number of Lenders,
Institutional Sellers and REO Agents nationwide have
properties listed for sale.
Please create an account.
Registration is free and will allow you to have free
access to all of the following features:
- Detailed property information
posted by VA
- View the most up-to-date
acquired property information available
- Ask sellers questions
directly online via the listing agent
You may also contact the real estate
broker of your choice.
Q: Do I have to be a
veteran to purchase a VA-owned property?
A: No, all VA properties
are available for sale to both veterans and
non-veterans.
Q: Will VA finance the
purchase of a VA-owned property?
A: Yes, vendee financing
(i.e., seller-financing) is available for most, but
not all, property sales. Vendee financing
offers very reasonable down payment requirements,
and the interest rate is established by VA based on
market conditions. Any prospective purchaser
who requests VA financing to purchase a VA-owned
property must have sufficient income to meet the
loan payments, maintain the property and pay all
taxes, insurance, utilities and other obligations,
as well as be an acceptable credit risk. The
purchaser must also have enough funds remaining for
family support.
Q: How do I apply for
vendee financing?
A: You will advise you real
estate agent that you wish vendee financing, as well
as, request information about vendee financing from
him/her.
Q: How do I become a
Selling Broker?
A: Interested listing
brokers may contact Countrywide at
rembrokercommunication@countrywide.com for
information on selling VA-acquired properties.
Additional Contact Information:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Property Management (263)
810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20420
Department of Veterans Affairs
Property Management Oversight Unit
3401 West End Avenue, Suite 760W
Nashville, TN 37203
General Fax: 215-713-9481
nashpm@va.gov
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