"Peggy - I'd be happy the last negotiator "disappeared"!  I would not escalate it-- if you do, the last rejection will probably come back into play. Get a fresh set of eyes on the transaction."

"Re-submit an entirely new package.  Dump that negotiator and stop fighting them.  Request to close, then tell LA to re-submit.  You might try the Escalation contacts below..good luck."

"Thank you Don, but it HAMP doesn't advise on Short Sales.."

" B of A like all the others would greatly benefit if they would hire Realtors to negotiate! We know the docs and how this works:)"

"I would probably re-submit as well. With the all cash offer I think I would just offer the 190k vs 193k with $3000 back. Then I would submit a letter with the offer that demonstrates  that only an all cash offer could be accepted because the…"

"Thanks for the great contacts Jayne...going in my roledex too!"

"Is this loan owned by Fannie or Freddie?"

"As a Buyer's Agent you can not interact with the bank.  Give the listing agent the following info...it will get things moving Crystal marie Dingman VP; MTG SERVICING UNIT MGR I SIMI – ESCALATIONS Email:…"

"Makes no rhyme or reason...what the banks are thinking except that they have been bailed out, and their decisions are arbitrary and it is just too bad for us who are trying to make a living. The Facts do not matter only they do! Here is a B of A…"

"Absolutely resubmit!  You will never get the same negotiator.  Also, in friendly way, try to educate the LA."

"I would immediately escalate it to their escalation department. A contact I received from a HAMP escalation action is Behrea, Madhu S. 912.239.6511 (9:30 AM to 12 AM ET). "

"Re-summit"

"Submit a new offer that refects the damage. Unlikely you will get the same BOA negotiator again. Listing agent needs to be proactive instead of waiting to hear from BOA."

"Advice... Don't bring your buyers through Bank Of America short sales."