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Just open the letter Rich

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 531132

What is it about certified letters from Attorneys that give us pause before we open them? Maybe it's just the profession we work in.

I got one today, and of course all the worse things go through your mind immediately. I guess it's just human nature to put off what we think is bad news.

I tried to think of any transaction that didn't go well, and nothing came to mind. You never know though, since buyers and sellers can stew a long time before taking any action.

As it turns out, it was nothing. A short sale listing that never sold is now being foreclosed. The attorney was just letting me know that if I had any liens on the property...they just went poof with the foreclosure.

Now, if I get a letter from the IRS...I'm really not opening that one.

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 Richard Iarossi is a full time licensed REALTOR®, working in Crofton, MD. My coverage areas are: Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Howard, Calvert, Queen Anne, and Baltimore City and County. I specialize in residential real estate, working with both buyers and sellers. Use the registration free search on my website at www.RichSellsHomes.com. If you’re not already working with a REALTOR®...I can help. Call me at 443-995-9595 (Cell) or 410-451-6255 (Office).

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Comments(5)

Sherry Scales
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Leander, TX
Realtor, for Austin, TX and surrounding areas

I agree, certified letters are generally not something we look forward to getting.

Nov 25, 2013 11:08 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I received a similar letter from an attorney.  They want me to be a witness.  Not such a bad thing however the case is 500 miles from where I live.  I wonder if they can Skype me?  

Nov 25, 2013 11:17 AM
Caprice Couselle Realtor Morristown Homes For Sale
Keller Williams Realty - Morristown, NJ
First Time Home Buyers,Relocation,Horse Farms

Rich,

Well, it is a good thing that it was nothing of consequence. On the upside, you have a relationship with an attorney that thought enough of you, to let you know what was going on with the property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nov 25, 2013 11:27 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor
Rich, certified letters do get our attention. Glad this one was just a formality. Have relaxing and tasty Thanksgiving.
Nov 25, 2013 11:58 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I am always amazed how many people send important data and info unregistered. They can't prove you got it which means they must owe you money...

Nov 26, 2013 12:10 AM