seller: "I Want to Do a Short Sale" Says the Seller - 10/05/08 05:12 AM
 
Wendy Rulnick makes some great points in this post.  The drawbacks vs. benefits should be explored and analyzed fully before making a decision to pursue a short sale.  I would also add:  what is the average market time in your area?  If it is greater than 90 days and the seller is behind on payments, an inquiry needs to be made to see if the bank will postpone foreclosure proceedings with adequate documentation.  I would also recommend giving the buyer a document explaining the short sale process and ask them to sign it.  Unfortunately, their agent may not give them … (6 comments)