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How to Do Short Sales

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By corybarnett
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How To Do A Short Sale With The Banks!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • A Homeowner that is behind on their house payments
  • A Short Sale Package from the bank
  • A Realtor
  • A Closing Attorney
  1. Step 1

    Find a homeowner that is behind on payments and needs to sell fast. Do this by: signs, newspaper ads, direct mail, and door knocking.

  2. Step 2

    Request a short sale package from the lender that has the loan on the home.

  3. Step 3

    Have the homeowners fill out the short sale package. They will need to have last 2 months of bank statements, last 2 pay stubs, last year tax returns.

  4. Step 4

    Fax the short sale package to the bank. Follow up with them to make sure it was received and see if you can get a name and phone number of the person assigned to the account.

  5. Step 5

    The bank will then order a BPO or Appraisal on the property. Make sure you meet the BPO agent at the property.

  6. Step 6

    Once you get the approval on the short sale, send the approval letter to the attorney for closing

  7. Step 7

    For more training on Short Sales go to: http://www.FreeShortSaleSecrets.com

Tips & Warnings
  • Do not promise the homeowner money from the short sale.
  • Make sure the closing attorney knows that it is a short sale.
  • Always get title insurance.
  • The bank may require the homeowners to sign a side note for the difference
  • The bank may also send the homeowner a 1099-C for the difference in the short sale amount and the amount due
  • Make sure you disclosure everything to the homeowner.

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on 4/1/2009 We have a lot of short sale tips on our website, www.shortsalesdoneeasy.com. We are Phoenix area professionals and can get your short sale closed!

ofishelgri said

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on 3/8/2008 Be Careful!

Some of the “hints & tips” you gave here are illegal in my state!

Check with your local Real Estate Board and get their “Do & Don’t List” on Short-Sales before you venture out to help these homeowners!

Remember, the laws governing this procedure vary from state to state!

Howie2234 said

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on 9/9/2007 Another great site for info. Especially if you're a realtor Short Sale Headquarters www.shortsaleheadquarters.com

JHowMan said

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on 9/4/2007 Great site for more information:

www.shortsellhouse.com

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on 4/25/2007 I have and email with sample market letters on how to attact sellers that are in a pre-foreclosure situation. Go to: http:www.FreeShortSaleSecrets.com
Enjoy!

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