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What are the First Steps to start a Short Sale In Greenville SC?

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner 21498

To get started wiwth a short sale in Greenville SC, first and foremost, contact your lender. This will aid in future communications by showing your intent to resolve the matter with honesty to satisfy the loan balance on your home to the best of your abilities. Secondly, contact a qualified and experienced REALTOR®, an attorney, and accountant. As local REALTORS and experts with Greenville Short Sales, we may be able to recommend both an attorney and accountant to assist you with the activities in the process of a short sale that requires a practicing law expert. Our team will be an incredible ally in the process, offering guidance and recommendations and ultimately being a key to the success of a Greenville SC short sale


You should also determine if you will qualify for a short sale by undergoing an analysis of your financial situation.

An example of some of the documentation that you may be required to provide includes, but is certainly not limited to, the following:

  • Letter of Authorization -Lenders will not disclose your personal information without your authorization to do so. With so many parties involved in a short sale, a letter of authorization will aid in cooperation and information sharing. The authorization letter should include the address of the property, the loan reference number, your contact information, the date, and your real estate agent's name and contact information.

  • Preliminary Net Sheet - This is an estimate of the sales price you expect and the expenses associated with the sale of your property, including unpaid loan balances and fees. If you are unsure of how to calculate this information, a qualified REALTOR® will be extremely helpful. Most banks even require a preliminary HUD sheet which comes from an attorney.

  • Proof of Income - Bank statements, savings accounts, and information regarding investments, cash, and additional real estate you own, should be provided to your lender. Your lender will require full disclosure of your financial situation in order to determine that your debt is worthy of forgiveness. Any document or evidence you can provide-from receipts for pawned merchandise, diverse papers, copies of any late bills, and more-can be taken into consideration.

  • Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) Of Your Greenville SC Home - When markets decline and property values fall it often affects your ability to sell your home at a price that will satisfy the total loan amount. Proving this information to a lender through a CMA report prepared by your real estate agent, will show the price of homes similar to yours that are currently on the market, are pending sale, or have been sold in the last six months. Again, a REALTOR® will be a valuable partner in providing you this information.

If you need any help gathering this information, please feel free to contact us at any time! We are here to help you with your Greenville SC Short sale.

 

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Comments(3)

Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Shelia-No doubt about it, having a qualified agent helping the short seller is a critical element for success.

Jan 12, 2013 10:07 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

I am staying far away from short sales. I will be more than happy to send those to someone else.

Jan 12, 2013 11:37 AM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

Wayne - For sure.. If not trained in how to work short sales, agents should refer those transactions out .. 

Sussie - They are not easy to be sure...... and if you don't know how to work them, it makes them that much harder.

Jan 12, 2013 12:16 PM