What is the FORCE?

More than an elite agent network, the FORCE is a bridge to better relationships with servicing leaders.

The Federation is focused on establishing and maintaining the most powerful network for our members through daily updates, expert counsel, marketing insights, and advanced academics.

Mission Statement

The Five Star FORCE is committed to cultivating, supporting, reinforcing, and advancing the brands and businesses of industry-leading agents and brokers. By developing an enriching environment and collaborative community, the members of the FORCE are proudly promoted and marketed to lenders, servicers, and asset managers throughout the servicing community

Our Team Can Help Your Business

The Five Star FORCE is a federation of agents/brokers dedicated to increasing their exposure, marketing themselves as a group, and staying on the cutting edge of REO.

We have the experience and drive to make sure our members have every opportunity to succeed.

Membership RequirementsContinuing Education-Education is continuous and mandatory.

Local MLS membership-All FORCE members must be active and participating members in the local MLS system that they classify as their market area and be in good standing.

Industry references-Prospective members must provide REO and real estate industry references upon request. Scorecards from within the last 90 days can be submitted in lieu of references.

Code of Conduct-We require that FORCE members abide by our Code of Conduct.

Commitment to excellence-We require that FORCE members uphold the highest professional standards.

Membership Support

• Weekly training – best practices in distressed asset management, social media, Bpo

• Industry news and information• Marketing media and publishing support• Member support through sponsorships to national

trade events and conferences• Recognition of formal recognition and awards• Assistance with application, interviews, website, direct

mail marketing and resumes• Research of products and services for the members• Account and support resolution

Membership Support

• Marketing exposure for REO, short sale, commercial, property management, Bpo and lead generation through investors

• 50% discount on all Five Star Courses• Member discounts to REO system hosts, national conference

events, training, and agent resources• Agent resources – social media team, brochure/business card

templates• Marketing print, on-line and networking of the FORCE brand

through DSNews, Mreport, REORedbook, and Five Star events• Regional mind mixers and annual Vision rally• Partnerships with lenders, servicers and service providers

FORCE Organization Structure• Director of the FORCE• Director of academics and communication• Fulfillment• Compliance, Validation and Operations team• Account executive• Accounting• Concierge• Editor• Copywriter• Print production• Marketing• Social Media

Servicing Partners

Profiling of 100 different attributes – diversity, experience, specialty, certifications, affiliations, and designations

Customized solution for REO, Bpo, Short Sale, Property Management, and Commercial

Examples of Servicing Partners

• REO Property Accounting and Reimbursements – Skyhill

• Renovation Lending/203K – Wells Fargo

• The Proper Introduction and Follow-up – Green River Capital

• Above and Beyond the Best Practices of REO – PMH

• Successfully Selling HUD Homes – Home Telos/First Preston

• Agent Scorecards – Keystone Asset Management

• The HUD Package: All You Ever Wanted to Know – PEMCO

• REO Assignments: How, Where, When? – Phoenix Asset Management

• How to Communicate With Your Asset Manager - RMS

Testimonials"As the vendor manager for Keystone Asset Management, it is a big responsibility to ensure our team has sufficient coverage across the nation. In doing this, I keep REO Red Book on my desk to find qualified REO brokers and agents on an as-needed basis. I find the book and website easy to use, and I recommend all asset managers utilize these tools when searching for an agent to list a property or perform a BPO.“

– Ryan Hennessy, Vendor Management Supervisor, Keystone Asset Management, Inc. "My department is very pleased with the DS News REO Red Book. I would recommend the Red Book to any asset manager looking for a good agent resource.“

– Garrett Mays, VP of Vendor Management, U.S. Real Estate Services

Testimonials“I have made new contacts and have received new business because of the FORCE. As for REO Red Book, I have been advertising there for several years and it has paid for itself 10 times over. They are a top-notch professional group, and I could not wait to be a part of it!” – Samantha Roper, FORCE Member “The FORCE Vision Rally was one of my favorite parts of the Five Star Conference. I can definitely see the benefits of being a FORCE member!” – Shelby DiBiase, FORCE Member “I received a FORCE message alert that Freddie Mac was looking for a new agent in the Tucson area. I sent them my resume and within a week was notified to be in Dallas for an interview. Within 10 days after the interview, I had been assigned my first five properties with Freddie Mac. From the first FORCE notice to having properties was less than a month.” – Terry Wintz, FORCE Member “The FORCE has been of great assistance in advancing my REO client knowledge and client recognition. The FORCE leadership allowed me to create a stellar resume and marketing ideas that will greatly improve my brokerage in the REO Industry. Since joining the FORCE, I have picked up two clients! I do not vouch for many REO industry networks/organizations, but the FORCE is one of the best!” – Ray King Jr., FORCE Member “I received my first asset with Green River on Saturday! Thank you!” – Grant Weaver, FORCE Member

Testimonials

“I have learned more about the industry in a few short months than my entire 20-year career. Yes, I have six new accounts since joining the FORCE!” – Mike Bjorkman, FORCE Member “In just the first two months, I’ve found more useful REO resources through the FORCE than in nearly all the other programs I’ve participated in over the last five years combined—and there have been more than a few! The weekly Webinars are great: ongoing and impactful training from top professionals with front-line experience. I’ve already received a new client referral directly from a highly respected fellow FORCE member—a network that actually networks!” – Mike Bell, FORCE Member

“Ryan Hennessy with Keystone Asset Management was a recent guest of yours on the weekly Webinar. He invited us to apply for an opening with Keystone and I did. You cannot imagine the excitement I felt when I opened my email Thursday morning and read his personal response to my application, which said, “I hope this email finds you well and thank you for attending the seminar last week. I hope you found it beneficial. Your application with Keystone has been approved.” Further, it is my understanding that I am the only agent boarded in the Seattle area, and henceforth all listings that Keystone has in the Seattle area will be mine moving forward! Apparently, the switch was prompted by dissatisfaction with their former agent, and Mr. Hennessey specifically asked the FORCE for a recommendation. I was chosen because of my membership in the FORCE!” – Lisa Long, FORCE Member