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One of the most highly sought-after and elusive opportunities for REO brokers is the chance to list and sell Freddie Mac-owned REO.
Only the best of the best make the cut, and the woman that controls access to the network is Sharon Bartlett, supplier services unit manager for HomeSteps, Freddie Mac’s REO sales division. Bartlett and her team seek out, interview, train and manage performance of HomeSteps brokers. If you’ve ever been to an REO industry event, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Bartlett and her team, with a mob of brokers vying for even the briefest moment of face time.
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