The REOX Housing Exchange is proud to launch its first-ever Mentorship Program—a member-exclusive initiative designed to strengthen the REO industry from within. By pairing seasoned professionals with agents new to REO, the program ensures critical knowledge, skills, and best practices are passed forward to build a stronger, more resilient community.

How the Program Works

• Mentors are experienced REO agents and brokers with a proven track record of compliance and performance.
• Mentees are newer agents, or those just stepping into REO, who want to sharpen their skills, avoid pitfalls, and accelerate their careers.
• Matches are made based on geography, asset type expertise, and professional goals to maximize impact.
• The program includes monthly check-ins, open Q&As, and collaborative exercises such as compliance reviews, listing strategy sessions, and mock trial work.

For mentors, the program is an opportunity to lead within the REOX community, shape the next generation of professionals, and build visibility with asset managers and servicers. For mentees, it’s a chance to gain real-world guidance, build confidence, and earn REOX progress badges that showcase growth within the network.

Meet the Inaugural Mentors

We’re proud to introduce the first class of REOX Mentors—leaders who bring unmatched expertise, proven track records, and a shared commitment to raising the bar for excellence in REO transactions.

• Steven Pagano, Pagano Properties / First Hawaiian Realty – Advisory Council Chairman
• Frances Castillo, RE/MAX Excellence Realty
• Ed Laine, eXp Realty, LLC
• Heath Mohler, Property Marketers, LLC
• Marvin Remmich, Ram Properties
• Steven Simmons, Keller Williams Lone Star Realty
• Pat Slack, RE/MAX Pros
• Paul Snyder, Highland Realty Group LLC
• Bob Thompson, Legacy Group International
• Rick Wilson, Vylla Home Inc.

Why It Matters

These mentors will be instrumental in shaping future talent, strengthening investor and servicer relationships, and ensuring that asset managers and banks can depend on highly skilled, REOX-trained agents. Together, they represent not only decades of experience, but also a shared passion for service, education, and raising standards across the industry.

Building the Future, One Connection at a Time

The REOX Mentorship Program is about more than pairings—it’s about building a stronger pipeline of professionals who are ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead. As we celebrate the launch of this program and the contributions of our inaugural mentors, one message stands clear: the future of REO is being built right here, one mentor, one mentee, and one transaction at a time.

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