Optatus, LLC | Application Preview
Optatus, LLC is applying for government grants to acquire the necessary licenses and bonds to operate in multiple states, including Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and New Mexico. The funding will cover licensing fees, which range from $1,000 to $3,500 depending on the state, as well as associated surety bonds.
The primary goal of Optatus' business plan is to strategically obtain licenses across the United States as part of its growth plan. The owner, Carlos Duarte, has initiated requests for information with Chase and is collaborating with existing partners such as Bay Equity Home Loans and Homeowners Financial Group to expand the business. Key strategies include investing in operations, promoting the brand, minimizing overhead costs, forging strategic partnerships, and maintaining effective communication.
Carlos Duarte, a military veteran with over 30 years of experience in leadership and the mortgage industry, leads Optatus, LLC. His track record includes founding a successful appraisal management company (AMC) that he sold in 2017. Optatus aims to enhance customer service in the appraisal sector by employing a skilled workforce to deliver accurate property valuations. The company prioritizes serving clients and appraisers fairly while offering competitive prices.
The application notes significant changes in the AMC landscape, as many smaller companies have been acquired by larger national firms. Optatus distinguishes itself with a unique business model that ensures local representation and tailored service to meet the specific needs of clients and appraisers in each state. This local presence is emphasized as a crucial advantage in building trust and ensuring effective service delivery in the industry.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 90-0434978
Location: Pleasanton, CA, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Optatus, LLC would use the funds to get licenses and bonds in the following states: AZ - AMC License $3500 / Surety Bond TX - AMC License $3,300 / Appraiser panel $10/Appraiser NV - AMC License $2,515 / Surety Bond WA - AMC License $1,200 / Surety Bond OR - AMC License $3,500 /Surety Bond ID - AMC License $1,000 /Surety Bond NM - AMC License $1,500
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Business Plan
The initial phase of the growth plan is acquisition of licenses across all states in the US. I have already started started RFIs with Chase as well as establish growth plans with our current business partners, Bay Equity Home loans, Synergy One Lending, Homeowners Financial Group as as many other clients. Some of our strategies include: - Optatus, LLC will invest sufficient funds into the business to meet all essential business operation requirements. - Adopt effective strategies to promote our brand. - Minimize overhead costs, which increases the bottom-line profit. - Build strategic and symbiotic partnerships with our clients. - Continue to build on our existing client base. - Provide a constant and effective communication link. - Employ competent and experienced staff. The owner of Optatus, LLC (Carlos Duarte) is a military veteran (Col., USAF), a dedicated and hardworking person who serves clients by inspiring, empowering, and giving them confidence through finding solutions to their real estate needs. Under the tutelage and leadership of a well-determined, trained, and united team of management staff, the business is expertly led by a committed person with over 30 years of leadership and mortgage experience. In the early years, HVCC he created his first AMC taking the company to its peak success before it was sold in 2017. At Optatus, LLC, we aim to redefine customer service, speed, and accuracy in the appraisal industry. We possess a highly skilled workforce who can correctly and accurately perform appraisals on properties and know how to reach our target market. We provide valuation certainty through well-organized, accurate appraisal expertise with incomparable customer service. We will also work with small and prominent real estate businesses to achieve greater heights. We will serve our clients and appraisers fairly and honestly, and consumers will receive services at a fair price.
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Self Identified Competition
The landscape of AMCs has significantly changed in the last 2 years. Many smaller AMCs are being acquired by National companies such as Opteon, or Class Appraisals. Where Optatus, LLC is different is our business model, to be national with an employee within the boarders of watch state to address the specific needs of clients and appraisers within that state. This is extremely important to lenders and appraisers. In this industry - customer service, contactable, knowledgeable, LOCAL account representative is vitaly important.
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