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Mike Krein, NRBA President, is a recognized voice in real estate’s REO, foreclosure, and distressed-property space — published in leading industry outlets and a regular presence on podcasts, webinars, and industry stages. Explore his articles, interviews, and appearances below.
Publications with articles written by or interviewing Mike Krein
Effectively Integrate REO Into Your Real Estate Business
Interview by Daniel Ramsey, Scale the Podcast
The REO & default servicing industry is an important hedge against economic uncertainty – but even in an up-market, there are tremendous benefits to having REO specialization in your brokerage or on your team. In this podcast, we’ll be joining Dr. Michael Krein – the CEO of RIO Software Solutions, and President of the National REO Brokers Association, and he’ll be explaining the current state of the REO market, as well as providing insights into upcoming trends & ways to effectively integrate REO into your business.
Published August 30, 2019| LISTEN THE FULL EPISODE
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Why REO Should Be a Priority for Every Brokerage — and How to Access It
Written by Michael Krein
I spent most of my real estate career managing and selling foreclosures, listing and selling over 25,000 single-family foreclosures before I stopped counting. During this time I formed the National REO Brokers Association (NRBA), the largest broker network and trade group in this industry segment, where I still serve as president. I believe having an REO department is an absolute must for every real estate brokerage. It may be a small market niche and only 3-5% of any overall market right now, but it is once again increasing and can easily be leveraged for additional revenue streams at better than a 5-1 ratio.
Published October 16, 2018 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THEIR SITE
NRBA President Michael Krein Auctioned Off to Highest Bidder
Written by Ben Lane
NRBA members raise money in charity auction. During its recent Business Development Seminar in Las Vegas, the National REO Brokers Association held an impromptu live auction, which ended with nearly $62,000 raised for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This was no ordinary auction since members were bidding on Mike Krein and Jack O’Leary traveling to the winning bidders’ offices to train their staffs.
Published September 11, 2014 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THEIR SITE
CONFERENCES ● WEBINARS ● INDUSTRY PANELS ● EDUCATION EVENTS
Live and online events
Michael Krein is a frequent speaker, educator, facilitator, trainer, author, and consultant throughout the entire default industry.
Michael Krein’s expertise is often sought by industry insiders as well as multiple media outlets for his authoritative, no punches-pulled insights.
- Real Estate Trends Private Event facilitated by Daniel Ramsey
- NRBA Video News — Host of a recurring live video program featuring REO market updates, industry news, client information, and professional training.
- Five Star Institute Webinars — Featured instructor and speaker on REO preparedness, default trends, and distressed-property opportunities.
- Equator Webinars — Instructor on foreclosure, short-sale, and distressed-market opportunities for real estate professionals.
- Certified Short Sale Experts Webinars and Training — Lead instructor for real estate agents, brokers, lenders, servicers, and loss-mitigation professionals.
- Online Shows, Conference Interviews, and Industry Webinars — Additional appearances involving real estate, mortgage servicing, foreclosure, REO, short sales, brokerage management, and real estate technology.
- IMN
- VRM Mortgage Services
- Five Star Institute and Five Star Conference
- National Association of Default Professionals
- AREAA
- NAREB
- NAHREP
- Craig Proctor
- Club Wealth