"Thank you for this valuable information Leonard. "

"Patrick, I had the same short sale scenario like what you have from last year. Both purchase money loans, 1st loan w/ B of A $440,740, 2nd w/ GT $82,639, property sold for $320,000 w/ GT only getting $6000, both no seller deficiencies. Non-HAFA…"

"Jeff, So true about the initial consultation, whether representing a buyer or a seller. Some listings may not be qualified as a short sale and may not close, and some buyers may not qualify to be a short sale buyer and will not be engaged in the…"

"Mark, I can't help but send in my reason(s).  My closed short sale listings gave me a paycheck in 2011, they averaged 2-4 months to close from offer submission,  I was fortunate to have worked with very professional buyer's…"

"Jeff, I love your definition of what it takes to be a short sale agent: Your last sentence. May I use it? Happy New Year!"

"Laura,  just looked at WF's Short Sale Affidavit that was signed by all parties this month and it specifically states (a) The sale of the Mortgaged Premises is an “arm’s length” transaction, between the parties who are…"

"I had an agent at the office attempt this and their negotiator slammed the file shut..Arms length infringement.  I would refer it just to not waste time in case you get a stubborn negotiator.."

"I am currently involved in a Short Sale with Chase whereby the seller and agent and the buyer and agent all had to have notarized documentation for Arms Length Agreement and in the agreement it CLEARLY stated that there could be NO connection…"

"Teresa, I agree with you, it will be up to the lender for sure.  I dont have any relatives where I live so I wont have to worry about it but if I did, I would fight the lender for all my worth if they said I could not list my families home for…"

"I listed and sold a relative's home on a short sale only to find out at the end of the transaction that the short sale would be approved but that I could not be paid. I think Jeff has a legitimate point, but I think it's just going to…"

"$23.58? $56? $100? Are you guys kidding me? I'm must be a chump because I always end up chucking in $100 or much more to get these friggin short sales closed. I guess I'm a little sensitive because I just closed a short sale where both me…"

"Was referred a listing from an agent who listed her son's home, B of A, and they declined because they were related. WF has an arm's length so I don't think I would go down that road.....On another note, I have negotiated a…"

"That sounds like and administrative error. No good reason."

"I have been told by Citbank that they would not  pay a commission if either agent was related to the buyer or seller. I had an agent submit an offer for her son and the bank refused to pay commission to her. Bank of America declined my…"