One of my short sale listings should be a done deal, everyone happy and on their way.  But of course things don't work that way.....I have a cash buyer lined up at a fair price, lender is getting over 80% of their original loan and it should be already closed.  But their is a major hold up with a suborn negotiator who is trying to take the shirt off my sellers back and holding up everything.  They said they want a contribution, no problem seller agrees to make a contribution.  Then the negotiator comes back and says its not enough they want him to pay the entire amount of the short fall.  Are you kidding me?  Its not like the seller has a huge amount of money in the bank, and worst of all is that he is being forced to retire and the bank is trying to take every last dollar from him.

Still a work in progress and hopefully will come to a win win for everyone, but it goes to show you that even if it seems like an easy deal it never is....a learning experience to say the least!!  

 

 

Chris M.T. Bodden - RA,CDPE

Keller Williams Realty

808-780-8857

chris@boddenrealestate.com

www.BoddenRealEstate.com

 

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Chris M.T. Bodden RA,CDPE- www.BoddenRealEstate.com

Kapolei, HI

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Keller Williams Realty

Address: 725 Kapiolani Blvd , Suite C302, Honolulu, HI, 96813

Office Phone: (808) 780-8857

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Chris M.T. Bodden's perspective on the local real estate market in Hawaii. I am committed to serving my clients needs in all aspects of real estate, & being their 'go to guy' when it comes to real estate. I specialize in residential real estate on Oahu/HI, covering everything from luxury properties to short sales & foreclosures. With the high number of foreclosures & short sales in todays market, I have adapted to keep the upper hand & make sure that my clients get the best service possible. In addition I also work extensively with people in the military who are relocating to or from Hawaii. First time home buyers are another major area of my expertise. I used to be a Loan Officer this is a huge asset to my clients because I can help point them in the right direction & make sure that they are getting the best deal possible. I have yet to have a client who has not been satisfied with my service. Buying or Selling real estate I can help you. More information at www.BoddenRealEstate.com.


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