How Do You Know if That Short Sale Will Get Approved?

Look, I agree with you, but try telling that to those buyers who watch a lot of television.  If it's a short sale then it's already a good deal.

So many folks think they can lowball a short sale. All that does it let everyone know what the "real" price will be. Unfortunately, some agents price low to start only to disappoint some folks that are truly looking for a new home and not an investment. I had one the other day that went from $90,000 up to $192,000! Both sides were crazy..lol  The true comp value is more like $140,000 on a good day.  :-)

It takes a special breed of cat to successfully market and sell Short Sale Listings, Elizabeth. I'm not one of 'em. . .BUT, you are!

I had actually had two short sales.  The first one went so smooth I was surprised.  The second one not so much.  I'll work them but really I don't want to. 

Thank goodness you said it. I also think sellers are better served in a Short Sale if they have an experience Short Sale Agent doing the work themselves.  A third party negotiator is playing numbers.  If you throw enough files against the wall, some will pay out.  You and I actually interview our sellers to make sure there is a case for Short Sale, and know what list prices are likely to be acceptable to the banks and sellers potential tax consequences.