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Just When I Was Losing Hope - Gettysburg Short Sale
Over the past year I've entered into quite a few short sale agreements with clients whom saw a deal that was simply too good not to "give it a go."  It always feels that way, and undetermined end date with definite expectations.  All efforts are made to explain the magnitude and risks of the situation.  With risk comes reward but risk is well....risk. 
So far my short sale results have been mediocre.  I had a buyer side where the seller decided deed in lieu of foreclosure was the best option after we had a ratified contract.  Far from ideal when the buyer already spent $700 on inspections.  I had one deal go over the 6 month mark, which wasn't a big deal because it was contingent but when their house went under contract time frames were accelerated.  They opted for another house.  Everyone knows the short sale process is still quite flawed.  Agents make their best efforts to keep the deal on track and potentially realize a settlement.  Don't mistake getting to settlement as greed, but as success.  Success for the agent, the seller, and most importantly the buyer. 
So I started losing hope in short sales in general.  There has ... more

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