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Why oh Why Do I Do Short Sales?

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty 7922

Working Short Sales with a Higher PurposeThe debate over banking reform rages as President Obama's efforts to reign in the "too big to fail" institutions are endlessly debated. Capitalism vs. over reaching government is the debate of the day.

A comment on the topic by a friend brings some focus to me as to why I became a Short Sale Specialist and launched StopForeclosureinMapleValley.com.
The question posed was "Why do people hate the rich? Would you give up 1/2 your income in order for all to be equal?". My response is I would not give up 1/2 my income to make every one equal. The possibility of becoming wealthy keeps me striving to become more than I am. In that endeavor I serve more people and society benefits as a whole. It's the essence of Capitalism.

I'll confess that my primary objective is to provide for my family. My intention is to do very well. However, I could not engage in the daily battle that is involved in short sale transactions without the deeper more altruistic commitment to bettering the community I live in. I am absolutely committed to stopping foreclosure in Maple Valley. Why? The why is in the eyes and souls of the people I meet with every day. Foreclosure and financial hardships are a terrible thing. It tears apart families and marriages, creates despair, anxiety, stress and generally makes life miserable for those involved. It's Painful. Bringing relief to those good people when they are most in need is deeply satisfying.

Everything I have created from the video series on financial hardship, to the reports on how to talk to your lender, the homeowner loan modification kit, and the creation of our team is all to diminish and minimize the pain the our clients are feeling. All if the loan modification reports, homeowner kits, the loan modification calculator, or any of the videos are free for the general public to use and I highly encourage them to be used. Why was so much time and energy put into creating them? I get a great deal out of them if you use them to better your life. Service to the community is a rich reward and that is why I want to hear from you who have used these tools and found them helpful.

Short sales provide the same benefit. Hire me, and my team takes over. We take the calls from the bank, no more trying to figure out what to do, you have a lot less stress from day one because we are on the job, and now you can kick back and let us work. For short sales our service is completely free to our clients. From day one their lives are better, less stressful, and more certain than before. For that I am grateful. Maybe that's why our customers are so happy with our service. Excellent service is never appreciated more than when you are most vulnerable and need it urgently. To be sure there is still some stress because of the gravity of the situation but the stress of not knowing what to dois gone since you are doing the most you can by engaging experienced professionals.

I have a great team, we provide a great service and if you are reading this and have questions, please, call or email. Our commitment to bettering your life will quickly become evident as we take the first steps towards financial stability together.

Ken Crotts
Broker
Windermere Real Estate
Certified Short Sale Specialist

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Jesse Madison
One Point Plus Real Estate - Laguna Niguel, CA
List For Less...Sell for More | 1% List Fee!

Great Post Ken. I like your outlook and attitude. Keep up the good work and keep spreading your positive message!

Jan 23, 2010 07:53 AM
Crockett Keech
Rocky Point, NC

Great post! I haven't done a short sale yet, but sounds like you do a great job.

Jan 23, 2010 10:23 AM
Ken Crotts
eXp Realty - Maple Valley, WA
Combining Experience and Innovation

Short sale are simply the most challenging type of transaction you can imagine. There are multiple players, conflicting requirements and rules, and the landscape is entirely fluid. It is an extreme challenge to operate a business in this space since there are few if any variables that you can plan systems on.

A friend recently told me that you take life as it comes and that there is no shame in feeling disappointment, just don't live there.

Jan 23, 2010 01:26 PM