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SPLIT THE BABY OR KEEP IT WHOLE SELLING SHORT
I have a short sale in my neck of the woods which means it is going to be handled efficiently. Why? I know my areas, product and act accordingly. However, the bank called in a BPO and it came back higher than what is happening in my neck of the woods. To complicate it further, my negotiator likes playing Helen Keller
LITTLE COMMUNICATION IS THE STRATEGY?
I cannot get a word of  acknowledgment, encouragement, guidance or input just NO every-time I submit an offer. However, I had a major breakthrough when this latest BPO came in. The bank while insisting this is the true value also let it slip...MAKE US A COUNTER
STORY BACKGROUND
It is interesting to note that this is the second BPO. The first was for $225k and several months later the current one comes in for $215k. This is in line for me explaining the trend here and how people will not buy at premium pricing when the area shows a steady drop of dripping values...
TIME CARD PLAYED IRRESPONSIBLY
Months have to go by to get any professional dialog going with a bank. But the statement of "make us a counter was all I needed ... more

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