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Short Sales and the Platinum Group

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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Realtors - Smith Mountain Lake

Thus far, their services have been superior.  I am looking at short sales as a niche market and so far, it has been very successful. I highly suggest the SFR certification for all agents that are interested in short sales.  If you are not interested in short sales, I am willing to work with any agent in the RVAR or LAR MLS systems.

Recently, I wrote a contract on my own short sale listing and 2 weeks later, it was to be sold on the court house steps.  I called the Platinum Group about the situation and they were able to have the negotiator pull the property from foreclosure and work with the offer that I had on the table.  Still awaiting final approval but, I am confident this closing will happen.

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Aaron Poling
Long & Foster - Martinsburg, WV
Working to get YOU the BEST Deal!

I work a lot of short sales also, I have gotten the SFR certification. I have worked one deal with the Platinum Group and they are great to work with. The only problem I have is that as a agent you can never speak to the short sale bank. Other than that they provide a great service.

Mar 21, 2010 09:24 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

My experience with the Platinum Group has been less positive... only updates occur when I initiate an inquiry, and they seem to be willing to let the loan get transfereed to another lender or the property go to foreclosure or tax sale, whichever happens first.  All of these possibilities are imminent for one of my listings.

Apr 08, 2010 03:43 PM