Post after post, comment after comment throws a Short Sale transaction in the trash. Oh, I get so frustrated!.....as it just isn't so. They're here, there now and they're closing! If an Agent is involved in them from the Seller or Buyer side and they aren't working there is probably a good chance that it is not being handled properly; quite simple.

SHORT SALES OFFER THESE BENEFITS:

• Save homeowners from foreclosure
• Lessen Lender losses
• Cushion the neighborhoods' property values from declining from massive foreclosure overload
• Give Buyers an opportunity of home ownership at a great price
• Plus many more.

It is not typical for anyone to speak highly of something if their experience has not been favorable. If they haven't been educated on a process that requires different skills and methods then their chance of success will be slim. Within any profession you must become skilled in your chosen endeavor and Short Sales definately have to be a choice that you have made consciously.  If you do not want and have no desire to do, then do not try to do; instead find an Agent who has chosen to market him or herself as a go getter in Short Sales and send the referral. A referral fee will be better than trying to attempt it yourself by just winging it and failing to get to closing. Plus the stakes are too high of not doing your job property; a family could be evicted from their home.

Numbers do no lie. You see that home sales have increased. Do you think that has anything to do with Short Sales closing? Absolutely! They're "on sale" and Buyers are buying them! If you want to play an active part in this great real estate transaction than arm yourself or get out of the kitchen!  The horror stories come from the lack of preparation. Of course, as Lenders continue to improve their methods for approving Short Sales, the horror stories will lessen from their side also.

You can not ignore Short Sales. They are very present in the market and they're going to be around for a while. Either get on the bus or give your bus pass to somebody who has the Short Sale drive in them.  We all have passions for what we do best and if Short Sales aren't your passion, that's okay....do what is your passion and make a difference in somebody's life!