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Short sale Definiition

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Real Estate Agent with GARDNER, REALTORS

I get asked this question a lot so I thougfht it would be a good blog post!  A "short sale" occurs when the value of the property being sold is less than the total of the outstanding liens against the property, and the lender agrees to accept a "short" payment on the outstanding mortgage. The lender's agreement is required before such a sale can 
close.