You Can't Short Sale

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How To Do a Short Sale
Why Would a Lender Accept a Short Sale?

A short sale in real estate is not always a pleasant transaction.

There are many ways to lose a home but signing away ownership in a manner that destroys credit, embarrasses the family and strips an owner of dignity is one of the hardest. For owners who can no longer afford to keep mortgage payments current, there are alternatives to bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings. One of those options is called a "short sale."

More than half of my sales in Sacramento over the past few years are short sales. That's how prominent short sales have become.

When lenders agree to do a short sale in real estate, it means the lender is accepting less than the total amount due. Not all lenders will accept short sales or discounted payoffs, especially if it would make more financial sense to foreclose; moreover, not all sellers nor all properties qualify for short sales.

If you are considering buying a short sale, there could be drawbacks. For your protection, I suggest that all borrowers: * Obtain legal advice from a competent real estate lawyer * Call an accountant to discuss short sale tax ramifications

As a real estate agent, I am not licensed as a lawyer nor a CPA and cannot advise on those consequences. Except for certain conditions pursuant to the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, be aware the I.R.S. could consider debt forgiveness as income, and there is no guarantee that a lender who accepts a short sale will not legally pursue a borrower for the difference between the amount owed and the amount paid. In some states, this amount is known as a deficiency. A lawyer can determine whether your loan qualifies for a deficiency judgment or claim.

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

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[blackberryjuice1]

have you actually done these?  have you not had success in finding buyers?

[brokertom]

Numbers line up. Good job explaining what goes on with the bank. Investors must know this.

[brokertom]

Nice job! You hit all the big nails. This is precisely what investors need to hear and know.

[jimdandy87]

You get the "money in the middle" IF you're able to flip the property at its appraised value. Wish there was a way to make that font for "IF" bigger. ;)