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Short Sale Listing Agent Asks - What is HAFA?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with KD Realty - 408.972.1822 CA DRE#01366594

San Jose Short Sale Listing Agent asks: What is HAFA?

I called the listing agent on a San Jose Short Sale to schedule time for my Buyers to see the property.  I asked the listing agent all the questions I typically ask. The conversation was flowing smoothly ... until I asked:

Does the seller qualify for HAFA?

Certified HAFA Specialist

The Listing Agent responded: "What is HAFA?"

San Jose Short Sales require "specialized knowledge and training." 

Sellers Beware! 

  Hiring a real estate agent who is not trained and/or certified in managing short sales

is like going to a foot doctor

Xray of foot

when you are experiencing migrane headaches!

Migrane Headache

 

Indeed both may be doctors ... and both require a license to practice medicine. However without the specialized knowledge and training a foot doctor may not be able to help solve your migraines.

A real estate agent attempting to manage short sales without specialized knowledge, training and certification may likely cause a San Jose short sale homeowner more harm than help. If your San Jose Short Sale agent does not know what HAFA is ... how much do you think they really know about managing and negotiating Short Sales?

If you, or someone you know, is having difficulty making mortgage payments and don't know what to do, understand you do have options.

Call Kathleen Daniels for a Free no obligation consultation 1-800-972-1822!

 

San Jose Homes for Sale

Certified San Jose Short Sale Specialist

Certified HAFA Specialist

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Comments(8)

Jane Pacheco
Pacheco Realty & Financial Services - Fremont, CA

Yikes! It's all over media, HAFA short sales are taking over.

 

Jane Pacheco

Aug 31, 2010 12:27 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Great post Kathleen-perfect comparison!

Sep 01, 2010 07:48 AM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Niche specialties in real estate are as important as medical designations for practice.  Good post

Sep 01, 2010 08:26 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Jane, It makes my head spin. Yikes is right! Thanks for commenting.

Debra, Thank you. It seems like the general public does not realize that just because a person holds a license that they can be effective working short sales … or for that matter … be effective in real estate. Thanks for commenting!

Cherise, Indeed. How do we get the word out to homeowners? It is bad enough homeowners are facing the challenges they are facing. To hire an agent who is not trained … As Jane said: “Yikes!” Thanks for commenting!

 

Sep 01, 2010 10:51 AM
The Villages Realty
The Villages Realty - San Jose, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Hello Kathleen, another very informative blog post which shows you really know your market area.    

Nov 14, 2016 11:36 PM
Eagle Ridge Realty
Eagle Ridge Realty - Gilroy, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Nice post.  Some good information here.  Wishing you much success.  You post a lot of useful information.   

Nov 14, 2016 11:59 PM
Eagle Ridge Realty
Eagle Ridge Realty - Gilroy, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

We're haveing some fun reading your older posts.  There is some good stuff here.

Oct 04, 2017 06:56 AM
Nancy Frimann
Eagle Ridge Realty/Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA

Hoping some business comes to you.  Great localized post.

Aug 27, 2018 07:54 PM