Donavan Pieterse (pronounced Peters) is a New York State licensed real estate associate  broker with RE/MAX Realty Plus,  specializing in short sales and property management.  His staff negotiates debt settlements with banks and creditors for his clients in pre-foreclosure when they have no equity.    

Easy to Own Homes Inc., Donavan’s property management company, manages a portfolio of rental properties.  Many of these properties were purchased from sellers destined for a foreclosure auction before he negotiated a settlement.  Easy to Own Homes Inc. is a member of the Better Business Bureau and the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce.   

Donavan and his staff have a strong incentive to work on the client’s behalf.  Real estate agents and attorneys often lack the incentive to follow through if using the normal model of practice.  There is too much time, effort and training required.  Short sales in the past have left them out in the cold with a lot of hard work and time expended without a return.  We are willing to do whatever it takes since we specialize in these difficult transactions and have already come to grips with the long closing periods and extra paperwork.  Without the proper mindset, systems and full time administrative staff, these files are a burden.

When benefits and incentives are in line, everyone can win.  Value is created when sellers, banks, attorneys, and real estate professionals all desire the same outcome.  This can happen with a properly executed short sale transaction.

We are not accredited debt counselors, and recommend that sellers contact Home Headquarters before making any decisions regarding your home.  They are a not-for-profit organization which helps owners facing a foreclosure or needing a loan modification.