Arafat Ibrahim – REO Resume

Licensed Real Estate Broker | NY & CT | NRBA Member
Broker/Owner, Ai Realty Brokerage LLC

About

I am a full-time REO listing broker licensed in New York and Connecticut, specializing in the management and disposition of bank-owned and distressed assets. With over $40 million in closed real estate transactions, I provide asset managers with reliable, compliant, and results-oriented service across every stage of the REO process.

Currently, I serve as an REO listing broker for Xome/Nationstar, leveraging direct platform experience to ensure smooth assignments and timely resolutions.

As a proud member of the National REO Brokers Association (NRBA), I uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency, and performance. My focus is to preserve and market each property to maximize recovery values while minimizing timelines and risks.

Why Choose Me for REO Assignments

  • Current REO broker for Xome/Nationstar with proven vendor platform experience

  • Proven track record of successful REO sales with strong recovery values

  • Direct broker involvement on every assignment — ensuring accountability

  • Extensive vendor network to maintain, repair, and prepare properties for market

  • Willingness to travel across multiple counties to service assets efficiently

  • Dedicated marketing resources to ensure listings stand out in competitive markets

Core REO Services

  • Occupied & vacant property management

  • Tenant relocation assistance (cash-for-keys) with proven success in vacating occupants

  • Property securing & rekeys

  • Broker Price Opinions (BPOs) – Lakeside BPO, 2018–2020

  • Contractor and handyman network for property preservation and repair coordination

  • Comprehensive marketing: professional photography, floor plans, drone footage, 3D walkthroughs, digital staging, open houses

  • Consistent record of selling REO listings at strong retail recovery values

Memberships & Certifications

  • National REO Brokers Association (NRBA)

  • National Association of Realtors (NAR)

  • FORCE REO Member

  • REOMAC / NADP Member

  • The REO Network Member

  • HGAR OneKey MLS (NY & Long Island)

  • Smart MLS (Connecticut)

Certified Platforms:
Cascade, Solutionstar/Nationstar, RES.NET, Pyramid Platform, Equator, Exceleras, Genesis (LRES), Keystone, Black Knight Invoicing

Service Area

New York: Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Suffolk, Nassau
Connecticut: Fairfield County

Professional Experience

Broker/Owner – Ai Realty Brokerage LLC
Carmel, NY | 2020–Present

  • Manage REO operations with an administrative assistant and three licensed agents

  • Oversee all aspects of asset disposition from assignment acceptance to closing

  • Provide timely reporting, property preservation, and transparent communication

Licensed Salesperson – Exit Realty Group
Elmsford, NY | 2016–2020

  • Gold Award for sales volume (2020); Silver Award (2019)

  • Specialized in residential sales while expanding REO expertise

Licensed Salesperson – Century 21 Dawn Golds Realty
Yonkers, NY | 2012–2016

  • Focused on residential sales and client service excellence