Denver-based RE/MAX International, Inc. and California’s RealtyTrac announced Monday that the two companies have partnered to offer homebuyers a single online portal to search more than a million foreclosed properties and access agents specializing in short sales and foreclosures. 
RE/MAX claims to be the first national real estate franchise to offer U.S. foreclosure listings on its Web site.
“We strive to provide consumers with the most information, properties, videos, articles, and resources to help them navigate today’s market,” said Kristi Graning, SVP of information technology and eBusiness for RE/MAX International.
“Remax.com is now the perfect combination of resources on one Web site, where visitors can search for foreclosures and connect with a uniquely trained RE/
MAX agent who specializes in short sales, REOs, and foreclosures.”
As part of the partnership, RE/MAX agents also have access to an advanced subscription of RealtyTrac’s service and foreclosure information. RE/MAX explained that this add-on gives agents more detailed information on properties in default and properties scheduled for public foreclosure auction, along with tax assessment information, lien and loan history, and neighborhood home sale trends.
“We are very pleased to be working with RE/MAX, one of the world’s leading real estate brands, and we’re excited to give consumers another way to access foreclosure data,” said Rick Sharga, SVP for RealtyTrac. “We believe we can have a positive impact on the national housing market by providing consumers with vital foreclosure information and giving homebuyers an opportunity to find the perfect home with the right agent.”
Author: Carrie Bay
• Date: 11/30/2009