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Please Don't Hate Me For Helping Others!!!!!
I came across a post the other day that discussed the basis and breakdown of the mortgage meltdown. Although it was an excellent post, one of the commenters caught my attention by mentioning his/her disdain for REO and Short Sale listing agents
 
WHADDAYA MEAN???? As a short sale listing agent in Newnan, GA  (Coweta County), I was kinda put off by his comment because he mentioned that we were profiting off of a negative situation. Funny, but I NEVER thought of it in that light. In fact, I've always felt a huge sense of accomplishment and achievement whenever I've helped a homeowner escape from the burden of an troublesome mortgage. In each instance, these homeowners have faced an extreme hardship including, but certainly not limited to; loss of a spouse, loss of a job or reduced pay/hours, illness (sometimes even to the point of debilitation!) The reality is, when I sit down with them at the kitchen table and we begin discussing options, a look of relief floods their faces and hope begins to flood the room. Some people are desperate for solutions. They're simply not behind on their mortgages because they'd rather go shopping or escape to some exotic ... more

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