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Why Choose Our Team For Your Short Sale?

  • Our team has over 10 years of short sale experience in the Reno – Sparks real estate market.
  • We are statistically one of the top performing short sale experts in the Reno-Sparks area.
  • Our commitment to each homeowner is the same… We will evaluate each situation individually to help you determine which option is best for you.
  • We will strive to make the Short Sale process as smooth, effortless and private as possible.
  • We will communicate with you throughout the entire transaction, so you are never left wondering what is happening or if the transaction is going through.
  • Our goal is not only to help you in this transaction, but hope to build a client for life by providing you with the outstanding service you deserve.
  • We are not investors, we will not ask you to deed the property to us, we will not lie to you, we will not charge you up front fees and will not recommend you deed to a third party or give up your home. We serve as a neutral third party to the Short Sale transaction and are working for both buyer and seller as a third party negotiator.
  • Our services our 100% free to you. Your mortgage lender will pay all real estate fees and commissions.
  • We handle Short Sales in all areas of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Minden, Incline Village, Fernley, Dayton and the Lake Tahoe areas on the Nevada side.  We can also refer you to our partners throughout California and the US if you property is located in another area.

 

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We have helped hundreds of Reno-Sparks homeowners just like you avoid foreclosure, navigate the short sale process, and move on to a better tomorrow!

Our 3 Promises To You

  • We will save your credit
  • We will stop the calls from creditors
  • We will help you avoid foreclosure.

 

Who Are We

Welcome to the Heath Montgomery Real Estate Team Short Sale Website.  We are a local Real Estate Company serving Reno, Sparks, Carson Valley, and Incline Village.  We specialize in helping individuals that are heading into default on their current loans, or are already in the foreclosure process.  If you have questions, we have the answers to help you! We handle the listing and short sale negotiations throughout the entire short sale process.

We understand that defaulting on your mortgage can be a stressful and difficult situation.  We have counseled many individuals and families in similar situations.   Our team is here to help! We have discovered that many homeowners in this situation don’t realize that they have other options instead of foreclosure.  One of the best options to avoid foreclosure and save your credit is a short sale.

A short sale, is when the amount owed to the lenders is more than what the home can be sold for.  In a short sale, we list the property, and then negotiate with the bank to accept less than the full amount to satisfy the debt,  allowing it to be paid off “short”.

 

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We truly care about people, and it has been a privilege for us to help many individuals and families throughout this economic downturn.  Our clients often refer to us as Honest, Dependable, Hardworking, and Trustworthy.  Many testimonials and reccomendations from our clients can be found on our testimonials page.

 

Why Choose Us?

Our team of Reno Sparks short sale professionals have consistently performed in the top 3% of all agents in Northern Nevada.  Our short sale success rate is among the highest in the industry, both nationally and locally.  We take pride in the fact that have successfully closed 95% of all short sale transactions that we have listed (the average agent closes less than 50% of their short sale transactions).  Our team has also won many top awards from Keller Williams Realty International as “top-producing” and “top performing”.

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Banks grant short sales for two reasons: the seller has a hardship, and the seller owes more on the mortgage than the home is worth.

The seller will need to prepare a financial package for submission to the short sale bank. Each bank has its own guidelines, but the basic procedure is similar from bank to bank.

A few examples of a hardship are:
Unemployment / reduced income
Divorce
Medical emergency
Job transfer out of town
Bankruptcy
Death

The seller’s short sale package will most likely consist of:
Letter of authorization, which lets your agent speak to the bank.
HUD-1 or preliminary net sheet
Completed financial statement
Seller’s hardship letter
2 years of tax returns
2 years of W-2s
Recent payroll stubs
Last 2 months of bank statements
Comparative market analysis or list of recent comparable sales

Writing the Short Sale Offer and Submitting to the Bank

Before a buyer writes a short sale offer, a buyer should ask his or her agent for a list of comparable sales.

Banks are not in the business of giving away a home at rock-bottom pricing. The bank will want to receive somewhat close to market value.

The short sale price may have little bearing on market value and may, in fact, be priced below the comparable sales to encourage multiple offers.

After the seller accepts the offer, the listing agent will send the following items to the bank:
Listing agreement
Executed purchase offer
Buyer’s pre-approval or proof of funds letter and copy of earnest money check
Seller’s short sale package.

The Short Sale Process at the Bank

Buyers may wait a very long time to get a response from the bank. It is imperative for the listing agent to regularly call the bank and keep careful notes of the short sale process.

Buyers may get so tired of waiting for short sale approval that they may feel the need to threaten to cancel if they don’t get an answer within a specified time period.

That type of attitude is self-defeating and will not speed up the short sale process. If buyers are the type with little patience, perhaps a short sale is not for them.

Following is a typical short sale process at the bank:
Bank acknowledges receipt of the file.
A negotiator is assigned.
The bank orders a valuation of the property.
The file is sent for review or to the investor.
The bank may then request that all parties sign an Arms-Length Affidavit.
The bank issues a short sale approval letter.

Some short sales get approval in 3 weeks. Others can take as long as 12 months. A typical Short Sale transaction takes 4-6 months to complete.

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I remember writing earlier this year that I had finally gotten to the point of only having very few Short Sales ...it wasn't but 30 days or so later...when out of nowhere...Came A Batch...not just 5 or 6...but over 10...WHAT? What had happened? Where are these coming from? And you know what? They are now Super Powered...what is that you say?

I mean ones that are so far advanced that they still blow me away...Now It seems Banks will wait for BK's to Discharge only to ask the Non-obligated Borrower if they would like to skip going to Foreclosure and participate in a Short Sale instead(WHAT???-YEP)...word to the wise...No matter what I have found that sending everything to the BK Depts. also helps in the Short Sale...

I am also getting the properties with Home Assistance tacked on or Emergency Funds that helped them stay in the house prior to...tracking folks down on these is a bit timely...for us it was almost all done through NC Housing or HUD for the emergency funds...

Those are just a few...Just when you thought we could sit back...Life smacks ya with opportunity(Regular agents still don't want to do Short Sales...so they toss these files over to The Short Sale Agents "known for getting our hands dirty"-so to say)...

Better watch what you say out loud...Just when you say "I wouldn't mind a few short sales again..."...a lot of folks will hear you...and then it will be a bunch; all at once...Just like the old days... 

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NEW FHA Short Sale Requirements

Effective October 1, 2013 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the following changes to their Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Short Sale requirements:

  • Eligibility Requirements: To successfully complete a short sale under the FHA short sale program, the borrowers must meet the following requirements:
    • They cannot list the property with or sell it to anyone with whom they are related or have a close personal or business relationship.  In legal terms, it must be an "arm's-length" transaction.  Any knowing violation of the arm's-length requirement may be a violation of federal law.
    • Your mortgage must be in default, on the date the short sale transaction closes.
    • Before closing, any additional liens against the property must be released. A lien holder who demands a payment to release its lien must submit a written statement, and an agreement to release the lien if that amount is paid.
  • Financial Hardship Validation Requirement: For a standard preforeclosure short sale sale, servicers must use a Deficit Income Test (DIT) to determine a homeowner's financial hardship.  The IRS Collection Financial Standards will be used to verify homeowners expenses not reflected in their credit report.  Only owner-occupied properties are eligible for the standard preforeclosure sale.
  • New Streamlined Short Sale Option: Homeowners eligible for a streamlined short sale may not be required to submit financial information or have a financial hardship.  Principal residences, second homes, investment properties and service members who have received Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders are potentially eligible.
  • Property Appraisal: The appraisal of your property should be completed within approximately ten business days.  After the appraisal, the short sale file will be updated and prepared for review.  In some cases, approval may be required by the investor and/or FHA, which may take more time.
  • Cash Contribution: As a new condition, you might be required to make a final payment (sometimes called a cash contribution) before or at closing.  This payment will reduce the deficiency balance.
  • Borrower's Incentive Compensation: If you are an owner occupant, acting in good faith, and successfully selling your property, you may be eligible for an incentive of up to $3,000.  If you are required to make cash contribution, you are not eligible for this incentive.
  • Short Sale Contract Addendum:
    • The revised FHA short sale addendum must be signed and dated by all parties.  Under this addendum, all parties agree that the subject property must be sold through an arm's-length transaction.  An arm's-length transaction is defined as a short sale between two unrelated parties that is characterized by a selling price and other conditions that would prevail in an open market environment.  Also, no hidden terms or special understandings can exist between any of the parties (e.g., buyer, seller, appraiser, sales agent, closing agent, and mortgagee) involved in the transaction.
  • Action Required: Review the Short Sale FHA Program guides located on the Agent Resource Center:

To review additional information about FHA requirements, please log on to www.hud.gov. Questions can be directed to Short Sale Customer/Agent care at 1.866.880.1232.

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Because I am very active in Short Sales in the Portland, OR metro area, I get all kinds of questions by email and phone.

As much as possible, I try to keep the questions and answer in email form.  One of the most common questions I get is:

"should I short sale or not".  My answer is almost always "it depends".  Basically, whether a short sale is a good strategy to unload a property, or not, depends on the specific situation.  The email sequence below is a good example of this.

Email Sequence:

Customer questions are in navy.  My replies are in blue.

Hi -

I have an initial question on my possible options. I got divorced 2 years ago and still jointly own a house with my ex wife, which is under water by aprx $55k, I owe $260k. I am current on my mortgage.

I have a first for $200k and a second for $60k. My problem is I could afford to pay the defect, but don't want to pay her 1/2. Additionally I'd like to not impact my credit or damage my chances of buying a new house in the next few years.

Please could you let me know possible options from your perspective, so I can begin a plan on selling my house.

Thanks.


Ken

Ken,

Thanks for contacting me. 

It seems to me you are not much underwater.  Maybe you need to buy her off the title and keep the house.  The ticket is to do it now rather than when there is equity, because you will get there.  At that point she will want her cut, even if she is not paying now.  Cash plus resentment area bad combo.

Is the property vacant?

Another option is for you to pay the short fall of the sale if you want to sell with no default.   That would be around $80K by the time you add the second mortgage, the unpaid part of the first, the real estate commissions and other things.

Hopefully this helps.  For a short sale you need to default.

Oscar

Thanks for the quick response Oscar. The house is not vacant, I am actually currently residing there.

I assume that default is the worst possible option and would completely ruin my credit (and potentially leave me exposed to lenders wanting to come after debt recovery)?  I have a feeling this would be my ex's preferred option, which I want to steer clear of. Do you know if a default in her name would impact her new husband or just limit their future lending options as her credit will be poor (that could be a good deterrent).

I guess my other option could be to buy her out, then potentially look at renting it, although my mortgage is currently at 6.5% :(

Thanks again.


Ken

Ken,

It seems you are better off buying her out.  You will have to pay for rent or mortgage anyway.  Offer her $2K for getting out of the title.  Do it at a title company.  I can connect you.

Don't take this as legal or tax advice.  Just a pointer.

Let me know if you need anything else. 

Oscar

Oscar Morante
Ph:  971-222-3734
Fax: 866-844-7009
PDX Experts Real Estate, LLC
www.PDXExperts.com
534 SW 3rd Avenue
Suite 305
Portland, OR 97204

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1038 Moore St, Beloit WI 53511 - $85,000

Cape Cod style family home now for sale in Beloit, Wisconsin. Nice sized Bedrooms!

Well kept Cape Cod currently used as a rental property. Hard wood floors and trim with tile in the lower level. 2 car garage has alley access. Short Sale.

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Property Highlights

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Large Bedrooms
  • First Floor Bedroom
  • First Floor Bathroom
  • Short Sale

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Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Home Size: 1,863 sq.ft.
  • Garage: 2
  • County: Rock
  • Property Type: Single Family Home

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It all starts the same....you list a "haute" property in great condition that's price just right and you receive a FLOOD of phone calls.

This is exactly what happened to me, but one particular call stood out from the others...this agent spoke of her client who has a disabled child and they'd already looked at about 50 properties...and missed out on about 20 of those. Instantly, I felt her pain. She showed the home and quickly submitted an offer....A GREAT OFFER, might I add. She quickly explained that all of her client's financials and paperwork had been turned in to the lender and that we would definitely be in for a relatively quick closing.

MUSIC TO MY EARS!!!!

After about a week, I contacted the buyer's agent to get a status on the loan processing and was told that everything was going well and that we'd probably close a little sooner. My only concern was that the appraiser had not yet contacted me for access to the property.

After about another week, I contacted the lender to ascertain the status of the appraisal and received quite interesting news. As it turns out, the buyer's loan had not yet been submitted to underwriting because they were awaiting a credit re-score. The lender advised that she informed the buyer and her agent of this prior to them placing the home under contract....just a little pertinent piece of information that the buyer's agent failed to disclose. In fact, her loan pre-approval letter failed to disclose the same doggone thing!!!

The sad part of the entire ordeal is that the buyer is outside of all of her contingencies and due diligence period....which means that her earnest money is non-refundable at this point if this doesn't close. When I reminded her agent of this, she instantly became enraged that the seller would even consider keeping the buyer's earnest money deposit "after all that she'd been through". My only response to her was that her client was in this position simply because of her inability to remain honest with all parties involved and since she was so incensed about it, maybe she should personally reimburse her client's earnest money!

Just can't make this stuff up! SMH!!!

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Hello Fellow Short Sale Agents...

As I write this, I started thinking about all the past Clients' I have helped with Short Sales through the years, Help of this Site, how many people have you helped? Because of this site? Because of the Knowledge we shared with each other...We all deserve a round of applause, if not for a simple, TAKE A BOW...my hat goes off to all of you!

In Charlotte, NC...short sales are down...maybe starting to see the end of it's great run...and then...then the phone rang this morning...A New Client in the Short Sale Arena....you see; I only have 3 Short Sales left, NOW 4(Thanks to Bank of America)....I have more "Real Deals" if you will...by that I mean, regular RE ones that will actually close before I see the short sales close(LOL)....

It all remains the same however, the 3rd Party, the Hardships, the TRUE partnering in someone else's life to help them out of a Bad Situation....THAT IS THE PART OF REGULAR REAL ESTATE THAT SHORT SALE AGENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED THAT I BELIEVE OTHER AGENTS DON'T....

While we are in the business to help and guide people to a New Home, or Sell A Property...Nothing feels quite as good as Being A Part of Real Estate Transaction where YOU REALLY HELP HOMEOWNERS, YOU ARE A KEY PERSON THAT ALLOWS THEM A NEW OUTLOOK & HOPE OF OWNING A HOME IN THE FUTURE...

So...as I suit up for another go around with the banks...I SAY BRAVO TO ALL OF YOU, What We Do, What We Have Done...Being A Short Sale Agent Has Been Some of The Most Rewarding Years of My Business!

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Riverfront Homes for Sale

Just Sold! 4136 N River Rd, Janesville WI 53545

We are happy to announce another home closing in Janesville, Wisconsin. This large home was on a riverfront lot on River Road in Janesville. Being that it was a short sale, the buyers got it at a great price. I'm sure they will enjoy the river amenities for years to come. Because of Rock Realty's aggressive online advertising campaign, we were able to locate and represent the buyer as well as the seller in this transaction. Congratulations to everyone involved!

If you are thinking of selling or buying a home in Wisconsin, we would be happy to assist you.

Give Rock Realty a call at 877-774-7625. We are a full service real estate brokerage.

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Thanks for following my blog posts.  As you know, I do short sales in the Portland area.  This is about a lower end short sale property in Portland.

Back in May of last year (2013) a lady called me.  She and her mother wanted to sell a property on a short sale.  I usually don't take transactions under $200K.  It is not because I am above that.  It is because, I have calculated that I may take too much work and not make the hourly fee worthwhile.

For Portland, a property under $200K is for sure a lower end short sale.  Anyway, what maters the most in a short sale, is total cooperation.  They were willing to vacate the property, clean it and let me know as soon as they were good to go.  I totally forgot about the subject.  Suddenly, I got a call in September.  They were now ready to list the property and were ready sign the listing.

Sometimes things start easy.  The next day after listing the property, I went to place a lock box.  As I was driving out, a saw an evident Realtor type lady park in front of the house.  From my car window I asked her if she was a Realtor.  Of course she was.  Anyway, a few hours later I got the offer from her for this short sale, plus a back up short sale offer.

The short sale was with Ocwen.   I had just closed a transaction with Ocwen.  That was the only part I did not like about this short sale.  It seems Ocwen has two branches.  One that works out of Texas through Equator.  The other one is in India.  To my luck, this short sale was with the Texas group.

The only part that took a while, was waiting for a document the seller could not find and had to be re-issued.  Other than that this was a fast deal.   I am usually present at the appraisal or BPO.   The BPO came laughably high.  Some agent from Re/Max did it.  I don't even remember the name or want too.  He called to ask if there was access.  Anyway, I was able to prove that the offer was very good and the BPO so far off.

So I got my short sale approval in about three weeks after I actually sent the documents.  However, the buyer's inspection showed mold in part of the crawl space.  I presented the evidence to Ocwen.  They adjusted their net so it now worked again for the buyer.  The short sale was approved in about one month total. 

Time Summary:

From listing to paperwork submission (including getting the offer) took one month.  This is because of the missing document stated above. 

Short sale processing  took another month

Closing was same week as short sale approval because it was a cash deal

In this transaction I made around $175 per hour.  Better than expected.

 Here is a link to the property in my web site PDX Experts Short Sale 2

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Corporations can be bullies too……

So my question is why is it that agents individually, continue to have to defend their paycheck against investor’s efforts to reduce commissions below the customary 6% and the never ending interference with a contract of which they are not a legal party to? Why is there not some sort of class action lawsuit on behalf of many thousands of agents that would have a ligament claim? Why is there not some sort of collective representation for real estate agent?

I would like to know. Recently I had the 6% total real estate fees cut to 5% with the typical ultimatum and threat to comply or the short sale would be denied. This was after 5 months with a prior offer approved in writing with an approval letter and paying the 6%. This was a bank owned short sale with Chase and no outside investors or MIP. All done by Chase and they simple said oops, sorry we made a mistake agreeing to the 6% on the first offer. We are reducing your fee to 5%.

So where is the collective effort by real estate agents to defend themselves?

Seriously can we not do better then this.

Is there any current collective efforts being made by somebody somewhere?

 

Michael

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1Side-e1357247834912.jpg?width=300We are happy to announce the closing on another one of our short sale listings, this time in Oxford, WI! This was an Associated Bank negotiated short sale. Short sale transactions can be complex, but if you have an experienced Short Sale Realtor® the process is much more manageable.

This was a fantastic log home with acreage, at a great price! The new owners are sure going to enjoy all 38+ Acres! If you are thinking of selling or buying a short sale home in Wisconsin, our short sale specialists would be happy to assist you. Give Rock Realty a call at 608-921-8536. (We are a full service real estate brokerage.)

Is a Short Sale right for my situation??

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Short Sale vs Loan Mod vs Refinance

The three big options for homeowners are short sales, loan modifications and refinance. What have you seen that actually worked?

Options: Refinance, Loan Modification, Short sale.

Refinance

Basics: Refinancing is when you are paying off your old loan with a new loan with lower interest rates.

  • The goods: This option is suitable for those who plan on staying in their home for awhile and/or those who are in an adjustable mortgage rate situation and want to solidify a fixed interest rate.
  • The bads: You will be paying closing costs when you refinance and in order to refinance, you must have equity in your home.

Loan Modification

Basics: A Loan modification is typically when you modify the current loan to make payments more affordable via lower interest rates and/or extending the duration of the loan (30yr to 35yr).

  • The goods: Loan mods can be a means to prevent foreclosure when you are delinquent on payments. Lowering payments could result in a more affordable living situation.
  • The bads: Back in 2010, the Today Show reported loan mods helped only 5% of applicants. Yes, it does lower payments and prevent foreclosure but it does not lower the 5 hidden costs of homeownership. The home may still be above your affordability level. In the long run, a loan mod would prolong the problem and not fix it as you are simply extending the term of the loan thus paying more payments/interest and not building equity.

Short Sale

Basics: A Short sale is when you sell your property for less than what is owed and negotiate the difference with your lender.

  • The goods: A short sale allows the homeowner to walk away from their home and in most cases, be forgiven of the remaining balance owed to the lender(s). Normally there are taxes involved with the forgiven balance. However, until the end of 2013, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief act grants immunity on primary residences.
  • The bads: A short sale will put a ding on your credit score and it will take about 90-120 months to complete one.

These are just the basics but would love to know what your experience is on each of these options.

Thanks

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First off, I'd like to say that I'm completely thrilled that our Real Estate markets are rebounding (quite well in some areas)! Secondly, I'd like to say that I am, in no way, against Investor Purchasers. In fact, I love them.....well, at least I like 'em a lot. However, no matter how well our markets are doing or how long we've been in the industry, we still must deal with the lunacy and absolute hilarity of some Purchasers.
Here's the short version......
Beautiful traditional home (4/2.5) on a full basement listed as a short sale for only $124,900. Mass investor Purchaser offers $131,000. We contract with the investor who completes home inspections. No repairs are requested. On the last day of due diligence, Buyer advises that they no longer believe that they'll be able to get the initially estimated rental rate for the property and will proceed with purchase as long as Seller reduces to $115,000. I quickly notify the Seller's lender and am advised that the BPO came in a little high and that $131K with no closing costs barely met their mininum. We eventually terminate with this Buyer and increase the purchase price to $139,900.
Two days after placing the property BACK on the market, I receive another offer from the same Purchaser....for $134k. I contact the agent to ask what was different now as opposed to last week when the Buyer needed to reduce to $115K. She then informed me that this particular Buyer makes blind offers and basically throws a lot of contracts against the wall to see which ones stick.
Who has time to waste like that???? Yep....just another Monday morning in the world of Real Estate
 
Vanessa M Calhoun, Real Estate Consultant
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
209 Newnan Crossing Bypass
Newnan, GA 30263
404-843-2500 (office)
678-406-8432 (direct)
770-254-4985 (fax)
vanessa.calhoun@metrobrokers.com
www.vanessacalhoun.com

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As with most markets across the Country, Coweta County is experiencing a sort of unique market condition. What's that??? WE HAVE MANY, MANY MORE BUYERS THAN WE HAVE PROPERTIES TO SELL TO THEM!!!! Now, don't get me wrong..this has created a beautiful scenario for those who are looking to sell their homes. Demand is up and supply is down! The perfect economic dilemma!!!  

I know that this scenario is pretty difficult for some buyers to believe, but it's the God honest truth! The fact is, we currently have only 728 properties available for sale in Coweta County, GA. That's half of what was available within our market a year ago and equates to a 4.8 months supply of inventory. THIS MEANS THAT WE'RE DEFINITELY IN A SELLER'S MARKET!!! Additionally, we've had a 10% increase in the median home price in Coweta County, GA.

This means that if you're looking to sell your Coweta County, GA home, then you're primed and ready to get the maximum amount of money for your home. In fact, you should expect a multiple offer scenario if your home is priced with the market!! Yes!!! RECEIVING MORE THAN ONE OFFER ON YOUR HOME IS POSSIBLE IN THIS CURRENT COWETA COUNTY, GA MARKET!!!!

If you're looking to purchase a new home in this market, here are a few simple steps that you must take in order to be able to compete for your dream home:

1) Get pre-approved immediately! This is optimal if you'd like for your offer to be seriously reviewed by the Seller. Everyone else will be submitting an offer with some sort of proof that they can actually purchase the home...either a loan pre-approval or a Proof of Funds letter. You not submitting a pre-approval or Proof of Funds would kinda be tantamount to bringing a knife to a gun fight.

2) Be prepared to make "on the spot" decisions! You should approach each and every property that you view with the notion that if you want it, you'd better make an offer. Going home to "sleep on it" could cause you to lose the property. I've seen it happen repeatedly within the past month.

3) Be serious about your offer amount! Don't approach every situation that a Seller may ask for highest and best in a multiple offer situation. Your first offer should be your highest and best when you're dealing with low inventory and high buyer demand. You may not have a second chance to increase your offer.

4) Listen to your agent!!! Geez Louise...I can't stress this point enough! Your agent has insight into your local market and loads of useful information that will help navigate you through this market and into your dream home. You've hired them for a reason.....use them to the fullest!

Now, don't misunderstand me. Buying a new home is a very fun and eventful experience! However, there's no need to create stress for yourself when it can easily be avoided by following a few steps.

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This past Saturday was an absolutely wonderful day to meet with my buyers as they chose their lot and selections for their new construction home. The weather was perfect, the birds were humming, and Spring was definitely in the air.
I'd been talking with the On-Site Agent and she'd been telling me about how they've had an influx of buyers in the community wanting to either purchase their existing inventory or build a new home and they were all complaining of the same phenomena.....very little re-sale inventory from which to choose. Most had become fed up with being in multiple offer situations with normal resale homes, that they'd decided on new construction.
I explained that we had record low inventory levels in the Coweta County market and many buyers were, in fact, becoming frustrated with the process.


WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN???? If you're looking to sell your Coweta County home and haven't contacted a local Realtor to discuss provide some market research and discuss your options, then you'd definitely better get on the ball!  Buyers are frantic and desperately looking for homes! Many Sellers are finding themselves in the driver's seat where they're picking through multiple offers and not even conceding closing costs!!! Buyers are no longer writing low-balled offers and have become more serious about what they're looking for. So, if you've been considering selling....NOW'S DEFINITELY THE TIME TO PULL THE TRIGGER.

 

Vanessa M Calhoun, Real Estate Consultant
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
209 Newnan Crossing Bypass
Newnan, GA 30263
404-843-2500 (office)
678-406-8432 (direct)
770-254-4985 (fax)
vanessa.calhoun@metrobrokers.com
www.vanessacalhoun.com

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Bank of America Short Sale

Bank of America Short Sale

Is your mortgage or mortgages held or serviced by Bank of America? Are you considering a short sale or do you have questions about the short sale process and how it affects your potential success of a short sale?

Bank of America has a few different short sale programs to help homeowners contemplating short selling their house. Plus, you may receive between $2,500 to $30,000 in short sale incentives, depending on your specific situation.

To find out details of Bank of America's Short Sale Incentive Programs <--- Just Click Here. Or call us and let's discuss your unique situation:

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Call Now: (888) 9-List-It.

That's (888) 954-7848.

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There's nothing like the simple joys of listing a home on the market, securing a buyer, and closing within a relatively short time frame......NOTHING AT ALL! HOWEVER.......I've just recently been afforded the opportunity of handling a short sale with Bayview Loan Servicing in the first lienholder position. What a treat!!!
 
First, we received a wonderful offer on the property within days of market time and submitted the entire short sale package to Bayview on January 25th. The interior BPO was ordered and completed during the first week of February and we received first lien approval on February 12th!!! What's more???? Bayview has agreed to allocating funds to cover 20% of the balance on the second.....20 FREAKING PERCENT!!!
 
Did I die and go to short sale heaven???????

 

Vanessa M Calhoun, Real Estate Consultant
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
209 Newnan Crossing Bypass
Newnan, GA 30263
404-843-2500 (office)
678-406-8432 (direct)
770-254-4985 (fax)
vanessa.calhoun@metrobrokers.com
www.vanessacalhoun.com

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