My most recent Fort Walton Beach short sale approval was like going through ten rounds in a boxing match.  The senior lien, Carrington Mortgage, initially wanted the seller to pay a $150,000 promissory note, or about $450 per month, to cover the loss. The seller, having no income, said no.  Carrington then dropped the request and asked for a cash contribution of $10,000.  Again, the seller said no.  After weeks of wrangling, Carrington settled for the contract proceeds without any promissory note or cash contribution, and approved the short sale.  Flagstar Bank, the junior lien, received a small contribution from the buyer. Here is the summary:

Short Sale property:  Single Family home in Fort Walton Beach Florida

Senior Lien:  Carrington Mortgage – balance $570,000

Junior Lien:  Flagstar Bank – balance $100,000

Short Sale Offer:  $375,000

Flagstar Cash Contribution:  $5500 (from senior lien and buyer)

Time for Approval:  Four months (it felt like six)

If you are considering selling your Fort Walton Beach Florida home as a short sale, it is best to hire an experienced real estate agent.

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Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

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Wendy is a short sale and pre-foreclosure specialist and has been featured in "Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine" and "Florida Realtor Magazine". Call Wendy Rulnick, Broker/Owner,to list and sell your home or condo on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County-  Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Crestview, Rosemary Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field.