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Rick Wandrych (HomeSmart) Real Estate Agent

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Rick Wandrych
location_on Scottsdale, AZ — HomeSmart
Get to Know Rick Wandrych

Continue to embrace and integrate technology from my years of experience in Corporate America through today.

Business Recap from 2002 through Current

Number of families assisted: 295 Total economic impact on Phoenix Metro: $95,000,000

Other Real Estate Accomplishments

2008 Develops a short sale calculator to determine the breakeven point between short sale vs foreclosure. 2006 Developed the first home feedback system that was integrated with the lockbox system. Avoiding double data entry and mistakes. 2006 Developed an automated referral program. It works very similar to any credit card reward points program 2005 Developed a return on investment model for investors interested in Fix/Flip transactions 2004 Developed a return on investment model for investors interested in Buy/Hold transactions As you see by the photo (spring training 1961), Rick has been a resident of Scottsdale since 1961 and has seen it grow from a small town to one of the most desired cities to live in the country. As an adult, Rick has lived in the communities of Scottsdale Ranch, Scottsdale Country Club, Desert Ridge, Grayhawk and Pinnacle Peak Estates. Rick brings over 20 years of technology and corporate negotiation experience. Even if you are not thinking about buying or selling in the immediate future we provide a free, no obligation Blog or Website which contains useful information about market resale’s, Historic Districts (check out our guided tour of the historic district), Short Sale Statistics and information, and other news pertinent to our constantly changing real estate market! If you are interted in more detail regarding what is currently available, you will enjoy using my map-driven MLS system. The information is designed so *you*, the consumer, can gauge when it is the right time to make your move! Rick is a full-time real estate professional with extensive knowledge and experience with short sales. In addition, the breath of Rick’s experience includes, but is not limited to: Investors/Second Properties, Investors, First Time Buyers and New Construction. The geographic coverage of our group includes Phoenix Metro, along with Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa.

Life Before Real Estate

A long-time resident of Arizona, he brings more than 20 years of technical sales, marketing and operations management experience in the information and IT services industry. Before leaving technology, served as a Senior Director with Jamcracker, he was director of the consulting services group for MicroAge, Inc. where he received the Legends in Service award. He also served as a Director for the Company's Business Solutions Group, Director of its National Practice Development and Manager of its Outsourcing Service Delivery. Before that, he was Manager of Client Services for Walsh America/PMSI. In addition, he has several years technical consulting experience with companies such as Information Industries, General Electric Consulting Services, IBM/Control Data Corporation and Electronic Data Systems. He earned a B.S. from Arizona State University where he majored in business administration.

 

What do the Certifications Mean?

A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today’s market.

The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. The developers of the CDPE Designation believe that in almost all cases, the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional. They have the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation.

While enduring financial difficulties is challenging for any family, the process of finding a qualified real estate professional should not be. Selecting an agent with the CDPE Designation ensures you are dealing with a professional trained to address your specific needs.

 

CSSN – Certified Short Sale Negotiator

This is part of the CNE family of certifications. This world-class negotiation training is designed to give Real Estate Agents professional negotiation techniques, approaches, and skills to achieve the best possible outcomes given the market situation and your client’s personal situation. The training is tailored to address real estate negotiation situations and includes hands-on practice in role-plays and case studies. The Certified Short Sale Negotiator (CSSN) designation is becoming recognized as one of the top new designations in real estate.

In a short sale, there are 8 parties that need to be satisfied. They are as follows:

   1. Seller

   2. Seller's Realtor

   3. Seller's Attorney

   4. Seller's CPA

   5. Seller's Primary Lien Holder

   6. Seller's Secondary Lien Holder

   7. Buyer

   8. Buyer's Realtor

A CSSN will be able to confidently negotiate superior win-win outcomes for ALL parties involved in the short sale process.

Thanks for stopping by

Rick

 

Certifications

Short Sale Strategist & Pre Foreclosure Negotiator

In today's market, I focus on assisting my homeowner clients and/or other real estate agent's homeowner clients AVOID FORECLOSURE. It is imperative for folks that are upside down in their home understand their options and focus on the option that will provide them the least amount of legal, tax and credit damage. A Short Sale transaction can be VERY complex. The consequences are severe ... FORECLOSURE. Even in a successful short sale transaction, there are potential legal, tax and credit risks and consequences that need to be evaluated by a professional. Regardless if you are an agent or someone looking to hire an agent to help out of your situation, qualify qualify qualify. The consequences are too high. At a minimum, know the answers to three questions? What are their educational qualifications? What are their short sale experience qualifications? What are their RESULTS? My answers directly related to Short Sales... Education: CDPE, CSSN and ePro Experience: 3 years Results: 100% successful in an industry that has an 85% failure rate

 

What do we do that is so different than other Short Sale Specialists?

We know your lender’s cost to foreclose!Eliminating any guessing on pricing…receive offers quicker with predictable results.We streamline your Short Sale Package creation! Increasing our chances of a successful outcome.Track our progress every step of the way! Everyone associated with your transaction will enjoy the progress reporting on our online activity management system.We ensure buyers offer will be successful!We know what the lender’s want. WE MEET WITH THE BUYER/ BUYER’S REALTOR to develop a successful offer strategy.We ensure your lender(s) are contacted a minum of twice weekly!It is the typical “squeaky wheel syndrome. With our call center, we literally “squeak” our way to get a lender negotiator assigned.We participate in the appraisal process!We actively provide guidance in the lender’s appraisal process increasing your chance of success, and proactively negotiate with the lender.We get Lender Acceptance 100% of the time! We attribute that to our negotiation skills, technology tools, and our methods for managing the paperwork.

 

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An Associate Broker with over 20 years of real estate & investment experience.