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Making an Offer on an FHA/HUD Short Sale

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Novak Advantage Real Estate UT DRE# 5459481-PB00
HUD's PFS (Pre Foreclosure Sale) Program is unexpectedly straightforward. Especially given the myriad of conventional short sale horror stories we've been reading and hearing about over the past three years.

Three, clearly written pages providing guidance on how to achieve a successful FHA/HUD Short Sale. What a great tool for both Seller AND Buyer agents!

HUD's PFS Program is, and has been, FHA's clear cut version of the complicated, non-enforceable, HAFA Program.

If you're the listing agent, you can request a copy of the lender's FHA appraisal and then, simply do the math.

FHA As-Is Fair Market Appraisal = $150,000
Home has been on the market 90 days
Net sale at 84%, with 1% contribution to buyer's FHA loan closing costs, 6% real estate commissions, and another 1.5% in title fees and tax prorations
Results in the homeowner, and their lender, being approved to consider an offer as low as $137,000

If you're a Buyer's agent, think what a great service you can offer your client, especially in today's real estate market where many are hesitant to make the homeownership commitment. You can be showing your clients homes up to 10% above market value (or list price if the listing agent has done their job correctly), and actually achieve an equity position for your client. Plus, generally speaking, homes listed at $150,000 will offer a much better selection for your Buyer client to choose from than the listings at +/- $140,000.

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Thanks for reading - hope you'll share.

Your CDPE® Certified Distressed Property Expert,
Kim Novak, RE/MAX Masters
kimnovak@remax.net
(801) 726-1443

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Kim Novak is the Broker/Owner of Novak Advantage Real Estate. She can be reached by call/text/FaceTime at (801) 726-1443 and by email to kim@novakadvantage.com.

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