It Never Happened!
After updating and completing our latest website about short sales, I was asked to compile a list of testimonials about our performance.
We have collected a few over the years but the most compelling testimonial we ever got . .was after we refused to do a short sale.. .
Let me explain..
A short sale is not always the best option for you. If you can afford it and qualified for a well structured loan modification. . by all means go for it! You have to pay to live somewhere anyway!
In a lot of cases in my area, we have up and coming markets that you know are on the way up. .and is a matter of time before a homeowner can recoup their lost equities.
But under no circumstances, you should try to keep a home when you know the final outcome. .if you can't afford it even after a loan modification, nothing will make more sense that doing a short sale. Of course each case is different and you should seek the advice of an experienced real estate agent.
Ok, here's the testimonial from a short sale that we never listed:
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Fernando,Thank you so much for talking to me yesterday. I took your advice and spoke to my lenders. Thank you for being honest and caring enough to care about the person and the circumstances. You could have started the process without the advice - but you didn't. Instead you let me see I have options in keeping my home. I really wanted to run from the house and the whole mess, but as the days went on I couldn't imagine living in an apartment again, or even moving. I believe once the modification is done, we may can work out the rest of the financial burdens in time. And when the market is good again, we can sell the house the correct way and possibly make a profit.I would love to write you a testimonial for your website - on your honesty and great work ethic..something you don't see much of today.
Let me know how I can do that.
Thanks again!
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As you can see. . this is what make our business worthwhile and with a purpose. .
Have a great day,
Fernando Herboso
240-426-5754
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