Does anyone have any suggestions as to how we would identify the MI Company on a first lien with Wells Fargo?
We would like to speak with them directly but don't know how to get to them.
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Hi folks. I had a seller call me earlier this week needing a Short Sale agent ASAP!! He hasn't made payments for many months and had actually already moved out of the property expecting to be foreclosed on any day now. Chase sent him a letter and fortunately instead of just throwing it away thinking it was another collection attempt he opened it.
Inside was an offer he couldn't refuse. Stay in the house, maintain it, bring them a contract at FMV (fair market value) and they will approve the short sale within 10 days and give him $20,000 at closing for moving expenses!!!
AND...he doesn't have to provide any financial information. No back statements. No financial statement. No tax returns. No hardship letter. Just a listing agreement, contract and a HUD. At least this is what I was told. Should be interesting to see how it plays out
Most homeowners negotiating a loan modification are not amazing negotiators. After all, it’s not every American’s job to be a great negotiator.
America is built on hard work and treating people fair. Most stores offer products at a good, fair price. The price is the price. If you don’t like it, then don’t buy it.
But, don’t kid yourself on loan modification negotiators. The lenders teach them how to negotiate. They train them to do everything they can to squeeze as much money out of you as possible.
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The supervisors tell them, “If it means not modifying the customer’s loan, then go ahead and do what you need to do. Don’t modify their loan.” Here is a trick they use to avoid having to modify your loan.
They tell you that you have to catch up all or part of the back payments before they will approve the loan modification. It’s a trap.
Every single dime you pay them before starting negotiations is a dime lost. You can’t use that dime as part of your negotiations. They already have your money.
If you pay them all the back payments, they won’t be as motivated to modify your loan. That is why I recommend that you hold onto every single penny you can until you get a signed modification agreement.
That way if the modification isn’t approved you can use the money for something else. Maybe you could use it as a down payment on a rental. Either way, at least you have your options open.
We offer a loan modification guide to consumers. Here is what we cover in the Stop Foreclosure Institute's Loan Modification Insider Secrets Guide.
* An easy to understand, Step By Step Guidebook.
* How to write a Hardship Letter that gets your loan modification approved.
* Three big loan modification mistakes and how to avoid them.
* Loan Modification from the lenders point of view.
* How the Making Home Affordable Program can help you.
* What not to do so you don't risk being carted off to jail.
* How to calculate your budget properly to increase your chance of success.
To request this kit, please click here to request a copy.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at bion@bionsellshomes.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 770-875-4268
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thanks for reading this, Bion Grady.
Bion is a Real Estate Agent at Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta. Powder Springs Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 770-875-4268. bion@bionsellshomes.com.
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Loan Modifications are tough. Lenders don’t want to reduce your payment or reduce the amount you owe.
It’s insane. Don’t even get me started on the topic of the nation’s courts being tilted in the favor of the big banks!
Most loan modifications end in failure because the banks are so hard to work with. In a recent story in the news, a New Jersey Company is accused of defrauding homeowners out of thousands of dollars.
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According to the story, one couple had more than $2,800 billed to their credit card but received no loan modification. Another customer paid more than $3,500 and received no assistance.
Your best bet for a successful loan modification is to negotiate it yourself. No one else is going to care as much as you. After all, whose house hangs in the balance?
Yours! A loan modification negotiator in another state that has already collected his fee isn’t going to care as much as you will.
That is why we offer a loan modification guide to consumers. Here is what we cover in the Stop Foreclosure Institute's Loan Modification Insider Secrets Guide.
* An easy to understand, Step By Step Guidebook.
* How to write a Hardship Letter that gets your loan modification approved.
* Three big loan modification mistakes and how to avoid them.
* Loan Modification from the lenders point of view.
* How the Making Home Affordable Program can help you.
* What not to do so you don't risk being carted off to jail.
* How to calculate your budget properly to increase your chance of success.
To request this kit, please click here to request a copy.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at bion@bionsellshomes.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 770-875-4268
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thanks for reading this, Bion Grady.
Bion is a Real Estate Agent at Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta. Powder Springs Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 770-875-4268. bion@bionsellshomes.com.
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This is one of the first questions potential short sale sellers ask us. “I heard of something called “forgiveness of debt income and that it is taxable. How does that work?” they ask.
The following article is my personal opinion only. I recommend that you consult with a competent legal or tax professional before moving forward with a short sale.
In most cases the answer is that a short sale will usually not cause you to owe income tax.
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It used to be that you owed income tax on any forgiveness of debt.
When a lender decides to forgive all or a portion of a borrower's debt, the forgiven amount is considered as income for the borrower and is liable to be taxed.
Here are the following ways you can qualify to short sale a property without any tax liability.
Short Sale of a Primary Residence. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 (and it’s extension in the 2008 Federal Bailout) now allows you to short sale a primary residence without any tax liability.
Today when a homeowner short sales a primary residence, they can file a simple form and the forgiven debt is no longer taxable.
The amount of forgiven mortgage debt allowed to be excluded from income tax is limited to $2 million per year.
Short Sale of a Non-Primary Residence: If the property you are selling is not a primary residence, then you may be eligible for tax relief if you are considered insolvent.
I don’t know the exact guidelines, but insolvent is usually considered when your total gross debts are more than your total gross assets. I’m sure a good tax professional can give you more information.
Click here to view the IRS’s website about the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation.
Click here to view the article on the IRS’s Website: Mortgage Workouts Now Tax-Free for Many Homeowners.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at bion@bionsellshomes.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 770-875-4268
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Thinking about a loan modification? Our Powder Springs loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Bion Grady.
Bion is a Real Estate Agent at Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta. Powder Springs Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 770-875-4268. bion@bionsellshomes.com.
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Hello,
I am a real Estate agent that had a client with a negotiator (she was the CEO of the title company) She became so busy that she basically gave up on our short sale. I have decided to take over the negotiation portion myself and then just use her for title since the buyers money is in escrow there. I have never done a short sale before and will be using Equator as BOA has the first and Chase has the second.
Not that it is what we initially wanted, but I have gotten the seller to agree to remain attached to the second (Chase has not been willing to forgive the loan (250K) with the 50K alloted in the purchase price and BOA does not want to give 50K to the second, they want the whole purchase price)!
SO now I am wondering if I must have the old negotiator (head of the title company) close out her file and start a new one of my own, or if there is a way to reasssign what she has already inputted and worked on to my account?????? Any ideas? Also, where can I find BOA's 3rd party Authorization form??
Thanks!
GMAC, was the financing arm of General Motors. It was taken over by Uncle Sam and has been mostly privatized as Ally Financial.
However, many people still have loans from the original GMAC. Some of these homeowners want to short sale, but are curious about how it works.
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A GMAC short sale is not too much different from other short sales. To start a short sale with GMAC, first call them at the 800 number on your most recent statement. That number is currently 800-850-4622.
Most of GMAC’s loans have been sold. The first thing you or your short sale realtors should do is find out who owns the loan now.
On our last GMAC short sale, the loan had been sold to a Wall Street “Sliced and Diced” Fund. In this case, that fund made the decision on whether or not to accept the short sale. GMAC was simply handling the file for them.
Another owner of loan might be Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, both highly controlled by Uncle Sam.
Or, the loans might be owned by a private investor, but insured by VA or FHA. The guidelines to approve a short sale will be set by the owner or insurer of the loan.
For example, FHA allows a homeowner 120 days to successfully short sale their house. FHA will accept a net equal to 88% of an FHA appraisal for the first 30 days.
After 30 days, that number is reduced to 86%. After 60 days, it is reduced again to 84%. So yes, Bank of America short sales are tough.
However, if you know who the investor (or insurer) is on a loan (and their guidelines), it makes it much easier to get a short sale approved. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA own or insure between 60% and 75% of all loans.
If you are thinking of doing a short sale, then make sure your agent understands their guidelines. Their guidelines are all a little different.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at bion@bionsellshomes.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 770-875-4268
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Powder Springs loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Bion Grady.
Bion is a Real Estate Agent at Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta. Powder Springs Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 770-875-4268. bion@bionsellshomes.com.
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In my ten years in general residential brokerage in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina I've seen a major change in the way I need to plan my business. In our region, which includes the Charlotte area, we did not experience the "bubble" to the extent that of other areas of the country did except for the Lake Norman waaterfront community which had a 29% price increase in 2007. Generating business in multi million production numbers was accomplished if one stayed focused & directed and generally just worked the leads you generated. Over 70,000 people a year were relocating to the Charlotte/Lake Norman area from less "sticky" states & North Carolina was lucky to be a"sticky" state in itself...not too many people were leaving for other destinations.
As a Realtor who relocated to this area myself, I felt I was in a great postion to both guide clients throught he process & gain their loyalty as future referral sources. This plan worked very well until the Fall of 2008 when deals began to fall apart right before my eyes because of lending issues. Thankfully, I did have those former client referral sources to keep my business going!
In the past two years I've been in the position to he;lp 2 former clients obtain loan modifications on homes that I helped them to buy...rewarding but also troubling. How many other homeowners needed h elp & did not know how to get it? In my journey to both help distressed homeowners & creat a business model that would work in the current market I needed education!!! So, I began to work on a new "map" with a different "compass" to guide me.
In addition to learning about loan modifications & assisting homeowners with that process I obtained my certification as a Certified Short Sale Specialist - a designation recognized by both the NC Bar Association & the NC Real Estate Commission since it is specific to North Carolina. EArning the designation gave me alot of insight into the mortgage industry as well as tips, techniques & concrete practices for navigating the short sale.
I'm ready to use the new compass to both build my business & help homeowners stay in their homes in 2011! I feel that if I can help a small number of homeowners avoid foreclosure I will have a small effect on our overall economy. wouldn't it be great if we hada ripple effect as a group of realtors making a difference in the new way to do business, not only helping people to buy a home but to stay in that home as well!
These debt collectors seem to think that if you call someone with no extra money, then you can still get them to pay. Here is a little tip on how to stop their phone calls.
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A friend of mine looks for missing people. The database he uses is also a prominent debt collection database. He told me something interesting.
Apparently people are suing debt collectors for breaking Debt Collection Laws all the time. These lawsuits are expensive for them to defend against and easy for the consumer to file.
(I can’t agree more. In my opinion, the debt collectors knowingly break the rules all the time.)
To help debt collectors avoid future lawsuits they now have a field in their search that flags people that have filed lawsuits. They know that if they harass these people, then they are much more likely to get a lawsuit from them.
As you can see, they are scared! In my last blog post I detailed what were, in my opinion, the different violations of the law. You can read more info on the law at this link and see for yourself if a debt collector is violating it.
If you feel they have violated the law, then find a good lawyer to file suit on your behalf. There are many good lawyers who specialize in helping consumers when a debt collector violates the act.
Just Google “Fair Debt Collections Lawyer.” Many can help you at no cost out of your pocket. They will take your case on a contingency basis and get paid from the money they collect from the debt collector.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at bion@bionsellshomes.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 770-875-4268
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Powder Springs loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Bion Grady.
Bion is a Real Estate Agent at Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta. Powder Springs Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 770-875-4268. bion@bionsellshomes.com.
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We have a client with a sale date of this Wed. Provident has totally drug their feet with the file and just denied it this am not leaving us much time to meet their new required net. We have been checking back with them for many weeks with no good communication from them.
Does anyone have any contacts within Provident for quick escalation? Any names and contact information would be greatly appreciated!
Todd Sullivan
Jeanne Johnson
Owens & Perkins Attorneys at Law
480-994-8824
From the Associated Press.....
Arizona, Nevada sue BofA over loan modifications PHOENIX – Dec. 20, 2010 – Attorneys general in Arizona and Nevada filed civil lawsuits Friday against Bank of America Corp., alleging that the lender is misleading and deceiving homeowners who have tried to modify mortgages in two of the nation’s most foreclosure-damaged states.
Bank of America violated Arizona’s consumer fraud law by misleading consumers who tried to reduce their monthly payments to keep their homes, state Attorney General Terry Goddard said. The bank also violated the terms of a 2009 consent agreement requiring its Countrywide mortgage subsidiary to implement a loan modification program, the Arizona lawsuit alleges. READ THE REST
Wells Fargo just approved this home in The Woodlands, Bluewater Bay, Niceville Florida, for a VA Compromise Sale. A VA Compromise Sale is similar to a short sale. The process is not always "smooth", and this one had a few issues, too.
The Problem:
VA appraised the home for more than the contract price. The buyer would not increase his offer to meet the VA required net proceeds of 88.13% of the appraisal.
Since the buyer would not pay more for the property, could the seller make up the difference? Normally, the answer is "no". VA frowns upon the seller bringing funds to closing, since a VA Compromise Sale is supposed to be a hardship situation.
The Solution:
We were allowed to go forward by providing a "gift letter" supporting seller bringing funds to closing that were "gifted", not loaned, to meet the VA minimum net.
The good news for the seller was VA does not expect repayment unless they want to get a VA mortgage in the future, and the Wells Fargo HELOC waived any right to a deficiency through our negotiations. The seller never missed a mortgage payment, which will minimize credit impact. (Although VA is quoted as saying the borrower must be "behind", that is not always the case.)
If you have a VA loan on a home in Niceville, Florida, are "upside down" in your mortgage, and need to sell, consider a VA Compromise Sale. As always, consult with an attorney and an experienced Niceville FL short sale agent.
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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.
I have searched through this site and cannot find the answer I am looking for, so perhaps collectively we can use what we have learned and post the data here..
I am looking for a list that shows what % on average each 1st lender will pay out to 2nds, and what each 2nd on average will accept to release their lien.
If noone has this info compiled, then perhaps each of you can weigh in on this with your recent experiences and let's get some data going that we can all use..
Thanks guys..
The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Richard. “I accepted a job transfer and had to move. Unfortunately we were upside down on the house.
I decided to rent it out rather than short sale it. The renters just moved out. I just checked the house. They trashed it!
I could rent the house out again, but I would have to spend several thousand dollars fixing it up first. What would you recommend that I do?” Richard asked.
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Here was our recommendation. That is a tough situation. You could fix up the house and rent it out again. But, you risk having the same thing happen all over again.
Here is the other problem. The amount you can charge for rent has gone down in most areas. This means you will probably have to write a check every month.
If you are able to rent it and cover all the costs, then I would recommend you keep the home. If not, then I would recommend you short sell it.
Here is why I recommend that. If you can break even, then the house will be a good investment as the real estate market recovers. However, you will always risk large unexpected costs like the one you are experiencing right now.
If it the rent does not cover all the costs, then more than likely you are in an area where the housing prices are still dropping. This means the burden will only get bigger as time progresses.
Costs will keep on going up. Rent might drop even more. The housing market could decline even further. It would be better to just get rid of the liability now, once and for all.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at bion@bionsellshomes.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 770-875-4268
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Powder Springs loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Bion Grady.
Bion is a Real Estate Agent at Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta. Powder Springs Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 770-875-4268. bion@bionsellshomes.com.
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Bion Grady specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Powder Springs Georgia. Powder Springs Loan Modification Help, Powder Springs Short Sales. Powder Springs Short Sale Realtor Short Sale Realtor. Powder Springs GA Short Sales. Powder Springs Realtor.
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We get this question a lot from people. “I am upside down and need to move. I would like to buy another home. Can I do that?” they ask us.
Today they can. FHA (the Federal Housing Administration) has a new program that enables you to short sale your existing home and buy a new home at today’s reduced prices.
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The home you purchase would have to meet FHA’s standard lending guidelines. FHA is a great mortgage program.
In fact, more people buying a home in today’s market are getting an FHA loan.
Here is what you would need to do to participate in the program:
1. Determine if you qualify to participate in the program. We have been told that you will need the following.
(Guidelines can change at any time, so make sure you check them with a Mortgage Professional familiar with the program.)
A. A 640 FICO credit score or better.
B. You must be current on all installment payments and your mortgage.
C. No bankruptcy or foreclosure on your credit in the last 7 years.
D. The home you are purchasing must be inferior to the one you are selling. I don’t know the exact guidelines, but I think it means it is a smaller home, or it has less bedrooms or a lower price.
E. You will need the 3.5% down payment for the new purchase.
2. Continue making your mortgage payments each month.
3. Talk to a Mortgage Professional and fill out FHA’s Short Sale and Buy Application.
4. Get pre-approved for your next home loan.
5. Put your home on the market with a licensed short sale realtor.
6. Once the short sale is approved, then you can start looking at other homes.
7. Close on selling your home and on purchasing the new property.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at bion@bionsellshomes.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 770-875-4268
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Powder Springs loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Bion Grady.
Bion is a Real Estate Agent at Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta. Powder Springs Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 770-875-4268. bion@bionsellshomes.com.
A Better Solution
View My homes for sale at www.bionsellshomes.com.
Bion Grady specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Powder Springs Georgia. Powder Springs Loan Modification Help, Powder Springs Short Sales. Powder Springs Short Sale Realtor Short Sale Realtor. Powder Springs GA Short Sales. Powder Springs Realtor.
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How To Make A Buyer Walk - Destin, FL Short Sales
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Short Sales are very complex transactions but they can reap incredible rewards. I specialize in short sale properties and work primarily with short sale buyers. I do like to carry a few short sale listings but I often find myself on the buyer's side of the transaction.
Characteristics of a Good Short Sale Agent
1. A good short sale agent will give realistic expectations. I tell my buyers to expect to wait 90 days to 6 months for the transaction to close. In some cases they close sooner, but in most cases they take 90 days to 6 months. If they close sooner, we can celebrate.
2. A good short sale listing agent will gather information from the seller up front and forward all documentation to the short sale lender within a few days of the offer being accepted. Sometimes short sales are slow because the seller or seller's agent waits weeks or months to submit the paperwork.
2. A good short sale listing agent will follow up with all parties regularly to update everyone on the progress. As a Destin Short Sale Buyer's Agent, I like to know when all paperwork has been submitted; I like to know when the BPO has been ordered; I like to know if the servicer has countered the offer or terms; I like to know if the file has been submitted to the investor; I like to know if the negotiator is not returning calls; and I like to know when we can expect an approval letter. I also appreciate a follow up stating that we are at the same stage we were at last week. I really just appreciate the communication, it makes me feel good about the deal.
3. A good short sale agent will submit a contract that the lender will accept. Short Sale Lenders do have requirements. Most lenders will not pay buyer's side closing costs. Most lenders will require that the property close within 45 days of lender acceptance or less. I write up all offers with the seller/lender paying title insurance and doc stamps. This will normally work. You will run into a problem if you require the lender to pay buyer's mortgage related expenses. If your buyer is using an FHA loan, you may be able to have the short sale lender pay buyer's closing costs but this is the only situation where I have seen this happen and of course it depends on the lender. Do your research. www.shortsalesuperstars.com is a great resource.
How To Make a Buyer Walk.
1. Setting unrealistic expectations. You always see language "Buyer Walked, Can Be Closed Quickly". I have had a couple of situations like this where the buyer was given unrealistic expectations and when the 45 days was up, they walked. There is such a thing as a Pre-Approved short sale but there are also many false imitations.
2. Failure to return phone calls and emails. This one drives me crazy. My buyer client wants an update and I call the listing agent. The listing agent will not return my call. When the buyer finds out that I cannot get a call back, we start to discuss other options. In my opinion if the L.A. cannot return a simple call or email, there is no way he can perform the follow up that is necessary to see a short sale transaction to the finish line. This is a Big RED FLAG!
3. Way under priced! Short Sale Sellers and Listing Agents set the list price, not the bank (in most cases). Unless you are dealing with a FHA or HAFA pre-approved short sale. When the short sale lender receives an offer, they order an appraisal or BPO. You may be able to get the property at 5% or 10% less than appraisal but in most cases they want appraised value. If the property is ridiculously under priced, the bank will counter and in many cases the buyer will walk!
Short Sales are like anything, If you have experience and education, you will be successful. If you are trying to wing it, you will most likely fail. Hire an experienced short sale agent and you will have a strong chance of success.
Clayton Bonjean, Broker - President, MBA, CDPE
850-585-1284
Has anyone had any luck with Key Bank on their short sales? Supposedly they need lender specific paperwork for their short sales, but won't send it out until the homeowner calls in and verbally agress to a deficiency...does anyone have a key bank short sale packet? They are like PNC with wanting the homeowner to agree to a deficiency right off the bat...trying to find a way around it! Any tips are appreciated.
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Has anyone had any experience with Provident as the first? Do you have any contacts to whom one can escalate a file? (supervisor, manager, etc.)
We have a sale date of 12/22/10 and the negotiator does not appear to be doing anything with the file and they say they won't postpone sale dates without approvals. We already have the approval from the second which they have. The negotiator is NOT answering any of my emails.
Thanks for any input you may have.
Jeanne Johnson
The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Jennifer. She is having a hard time selling her home.
“I have had my house for sale for a little while, but it hasn’t sold. No buyers have come to look at it. At first I thought the price was fair. But, now that no one has come to see the home, I am beginning to realize that I am upside down.
My realtor hasn’t talked to me about a short sale. What should I do?” Jennifer asked.
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Here is what I would recommend to her. First, talk to your current agent about a short sale. The might be uncomfortable with bringing it up.
Short sales are a sensitive issue. Some people get offended when you ask them about a short sale. It doesn’t look like that is the case with you.
Tell your agent that you think you might be upside down. Ask them what they think they can realistically sell the house for in today’s market.
The
n, ask them for a “Net Sheet.” This is a sheet that details all of the costs and fees associated with selling a home.
The fees and costs are subtracted from the sales price to give you the net amount you will receive from the sale. Compare that number with your mortgage payoff.
If it is less than what you owe your lender, then you will need to consider a short sale. Ask your agent if they can handle your short sale.
If not, then you may need to hire someone else. Short sales are a lot more complex than a normal real estate transaction.
Make sure the person you interview has closed short sales in the past and knows what they are doing.
Ask them how the short sale process works. Have them explain it to you. This will help you determine if that person can do the job for you.
Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at bion@bionsellshomes.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.
When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail. If you prefer, then you can call me at 770-875-4268.
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Thanks for reading this, Bion Grady.
Bion is a Real Estate Agent at Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta.Phone: 770-875-4268. bion@bionsellshomes.com.
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I have a SSA specifying that borrower is still responsible for the deficiency of the original loan.
I called Chase to get this removed and they are now requesting a contribution of 20% of the loss (close to $ 30K in my case) to grant the waiver. They also stated that will evaluate any "reasonable" contribution.
This is related to a primary home, one mortgage (never refinanced) and it seems really unusual that they are requesting this 1 month away of the proposed closing date.
I don't know if I should get a lawyer involved to try to get this resolved, but I'm running out of time...
Does anyone has experienced the same? Any ideas of what to do next? What Chase considers 'reasonable'?
Thanks for your help !
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