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Okay, This Short Sale world we have been experiencing has inspired me to ask you

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Real Estate Agent with John L. Scott Real Estate

if you have had any experience with short sales....when you finally had a successful closing, what was the final result in sales price?

A. Was the final price at the market..?

B. Just under the market..?

C. Way under the market..?

 I have seen some incredible deals on national news that we are not seeing in our area of the country. We are seeing the banks take a very tough stand, playing their hand within a few thousand of the comps. They do seem to be relying strongly on the Agent Opinions during the short sale process in our area.

I just had a deal go belly up when the bank would not come off of their price within $5k of my clients highest and best per their Lender.

I think it would be interesting  for everyone if you would take just a minute and share your insight on the banks dealings in your area.

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Delaware Junk Removal Residential And Commercial Hauling Clean Outs
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I have worked a few and all lenders are different, many send someone out to do a BPO during the time of the contract approval so as a agent there is only so much you can do.  I did notice that if you are talking to a lawyer who represents the lender its best to have a lawyer speak with them.  The lawyer for the lender will also have the lenders ear.  Its late zzzz

Larry Hultberg Delaware Realtor

www.DelawareHouseHunters.com

 

Feb 11, 2008 05:28 PM
Karen Cooper
Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL
Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States
Don - I helped the buyer with obtaining their financing on a Countrywide short sale, and they got it for just a few thousand under market value with some seller concessions for closing costs - overall, about $12,000 under our appraised value is you count the concession.
Feb 16, 2008 02:13 PM
Don McCoy
John L. Scott Real Estate - Medford, OR
Southern Oregon EcoBroker for John L. Scott R E
Interesting...Thanks Karen. I have the idea that there are all sort of scenarios out there if people would take a second and explain it short and simple like you did. What I am getting is there is still room for negotiation with the banks -we just don't realise that and bend under their rules.
Feb 18, 2008 03:06 AM