foreclosure: Short Sales and Foreclosures Aren't Easy, But I Am Here To Help in Western Massachusetts
- 12/02/09 02:30 AM
Recently a client hired me to help her with selling her home as a short sale and in our discussions she revealed to me that several other agents were unwilling (or unable) to help her. I wrote a blog expressing my dismay that instead of referring her to someone who would help, they simply said "I don't do short sales".
By LesleyLambert | View this Toon at ToonDoo | Create your own Toon This was frustrating for this client, but it brought to my attention the fact that most real estate agents either do not understand the short sale process or … (3 comments)
foreclosure: Short Sale Realtor in Western Massachusetts
- 11/12/09 02:17 AM
My latest listing found me on Google by researching the term "short sale real estate agent in Western MA" and has been following my blog articles of short sale advice and education. While it is never a great thing to have to sell your home via short sale, I am honored that she valued my input enough to want guidance through this and I am thrilled that I may be able to help her through this difficult time. She tried to get several other agents to help her with getting informed and they gave her answers like: "short sales are too … (3 comments)
foreclosure: So Many Heads in the Sand: Why Foreclosures Happen.
- 07/30/09 04:27 AM
My newest article is up at Agent Genius Magazine where I am a featured writer on the topic of homeowners in distress. I find that many agents fail to empathize properly with homeowners going through a troubled time and worse than that: fail to HELP. Take a look at my article which explains my thoughts as to the reasons for foreclosures and how I think each of us can help many people avoid the worst. We are in a unique position to stop foreclosure before it happens if we are informed, concerned and involved! If you or someone you know … (1 comments)
In our current real estate environment, here in Western Massachusetts, it is crucial that buyers and sellers fully understand the difference between a “Short Sale” and a “Short Payoff”. A Short Sale is where the lender or investor agrees to accept an amount less than actual owed on the property. The Criteria for a Short Sale are that the borrower demonstrates a verifiable long term hardship. A Short Payoff is when the lender agrees to release the lien (their interest) on the property and allow the property to be “conveyed” to … (6 comments)
Being in over your head financially is a huge burden. The stress of knowing that you can't make ends meet can take a toll on your body and mind. Many people are facing mortgage debt that is greater than what their house is currently worth and they think because of this situation they are forced to lose their home, thereby damaging their credit and self esteem. The message that needs to be brought to these people is that there are OPTIONS. You are not in this situation alone, there are thousands of people facing this decision who are just … (4 comments)
foreclosure: Should I Short Sale My Home?
- 12/09/08 09:29 PM
Are you stressed out about mortgage payments? Do you think your only option is a foreclosure? Is a short sale right for you? Millions and millions of homeowners are asking themselves the same questions. It is projected that over 20,000,000 homeowners will have negative equity in their homes in the very near future. In other words, they will owe more on their homes than they are worth. Over 2.9 million homes have foreclosed in the last three years and the number is only expected to grow. Expect the effects of the estate recession to ripple for years to come. What … (8 comments)
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Lesley Lambert
Real Estate Agent - Realtor - Westfield, MA - 413-
Recently a client hired me to help her with selling her home as a short sale and in our discussions she revealed to me that several other agents were unwilling (or unable) to help her. I wrote a blog expressing my dismay that instead of referring her to someone who would help, they simply said "I don't do short sales".
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