Santa Maria – Orcutt CA Wells Fargo Short Sale Approved in 31 Days!  HAFA Approval Received in 18 Days!

Yes, Santa Maria – Orcutt CA short sales can be short!  And yes, HAFA short sales can be short!  In fact, this one was approved very quickly.  HAFA short sales allow the seller to receive a $3000 relocation incentive at the completion of the short sale.  HAFA can add another approval level to the process and sometimes slow it down a bit.  In this case, we were able to obtain HAFA short sale approval from Wells Fargo in 18 days and approval of the short sale offer in 13 additional days.

What is the key to obtaining quick short sale approval?  Presenting an organized and complete short sale package to the lender one day one, proficiency with the specific lender’s processing, and consistent follow up.  This requires a experience and a system. We were also able to obtain 2 postponements of the Trustee’s auction sale so that this Santa Maria – Orcutt CA short sale could be negotiated and approved.

Before deciding whether to short sell your home, it is essential that you obtain legal and tax advice, and consult with an experienced local short sale agent. If you are considering a short sale of yourSanta Maria, Orcutt, or Central Coast home and would like a short sale consultation, please call my office to schedule a meeting or a telephone consultation at (805) 938-9950.

Tni LeBlanc is an independent Real Estate Broker, Attorney, and Short Sale Agent. She is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) and Certified HAFA Specialist (CHS) serving the Santa Maria, Orcutt and Five Cities area of the Central Coast of California.

* Nothing in this article is intended to solicit listings currently under contract with another broker. This article offers no legal or tax advice. Those considering a short sale are advised to consult with their own attorney for legal advice, and their tax professional for tax advice prior to entering into a short sale listing agreement.

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