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Latest Info in the Short Sale Arena

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Broadpoint Properties Cal BRE #01324959

short salesIt’s always my goal to help you stay ahead of the game. Hey… you already are ahead of the game—brave enough to stare short sales in the face and take short sale listings.

Here’s the skinny on some of the interesting stuff currently going on in the distressed property arena: 

Top Short Sale Articles for the New Year Do you feel that you can absolutely never get enough of short sales? Do you love talking about them and reading about them? Here’s a comprehensive list of some ‘must read’ articles. 

2012 Is the Year  Yes, 2012 will be the year of the short sale. Read this article to find out why. If you are not actively marketing for short sale listings, then you had better start today.

Short Sale Agents Can Be Your Best Friends  And you thought that people liked you for your good looks and your wonderful personality. Think again. Short sale agents are an excellent source of referrals to lenders (and vice versa).

There’s lots going on in the distressed property arena. And, if you are actively working with ‘distressed’ borrowers, it’s important to keep up with all of the changes in the industry. Sometimes that’s hard, which is why I’ve provided you with a weekly recap right here.

Comments (8)

Shannon Coe
exp realty of California, Inc. - Oceanside, CA
760-586-5268, San Diego Realtor

as always...Great info! Thanks! I guess I have not gotten enough yet. :)

Jan 07, 2012 01:42 AM
Michael Hobbs
PahRoo Appraisal & Consultancy - Chicago, IL
SRA, LEED GA, RAA

Melissa,

Great post.  I couldn't agree with you more.  We see a growing trend in short sales and short sale awarenes, as well as short sale acceptance...back in 2008....there was an outright negative stigma....these days, for a number of clients, it is viewed as a necessary stepping stone for them to get to (or into) the property they desire.

keep up the great work, michael.

Jan 07, 2012 01:48 AM
Dan Hopper
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Colorado Broker / Referral Services

Morning Melissa,  thanks for the article.  Short sales is one area that needs constant discussion.  The banks ae always changing their process and it is good to share how and what they are doing to get to a successful short sale approval.  They are a great opportunity for the right buying market, and we should expose them as such!

Jan 07, 2012 01:56 AM
Former Agent
None - Adak, AK

Hi Melissa.  Bookmarked.  Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information.

Jan 07, 2012 03:40 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

This is truely good stuff and I do not have time to go through it all.  Thanks for the post.

Jan 07, 2012 12:04 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

2012 is going to be a banner year for your, Melissa with your short sale savvy and I know who I will be calling if one pops up here.

Jan 07, 2012 12:15 PM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Great SS resources which I'm Bookmarking to come back and enjoy ! Thanks !

PS- Haven't researched your company yet, But do you primarily negotiate SS for other agents ????

Jan 12, 2012 01:03 AM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

Michael: We provide distressed property education to agents nationwide (lots of free webinars and things), and local (CA) short sale processing services. We are also a San Diego County real estate broekrage.

Jan 12, 2012 01:24 AM