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Giving a Seller Another Reason to Be Thankful

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Real Estate Agent with Long and Foster Real Estate VA License # 0225089470

Giving a Seller Another Reason to Be Thankful

In the world of Bristow-Gainesville Short Sales, there is no bad time to get a Short Sale Approval letter.  Well, now that I think about it, there is a bad time to get Short Sale Approval---that would be AFTER the buyer has bailed on the contract because it was taking so long.  But even in that circumstance, you know you can get another buyer and you know what the bank will accept in terms of the Short Sale.

Short Sale Approval doesn't always take six months or more to get.On Wednesday afternoon, I received a call from Wells Fargo Home Equity, a second trust in a Bristow Short Sale, and was told the approval letter was on the way.  Unfortunately, it must have gotten stuck in the outgoing fax cue.  After calling Wells Fargo Home Equity today, I got them to re-fax the letter and BAM!---there it was.  The Short Sale approval letter my Seller was wondering if he would see.  And with the first trust letter in hand, we are good to go to settlement.  And it only took fifty-nine days to get the approval from the date of the contract.

Thank goodness this Bristow-Gainesville Short Sale Agent has a few days to lay low.  Tis the cold and flu season and I have been struck down with some cold.  The sore throat and the pressure in my ears is driving me nuts.  And I'm sure my Seller and the Buyer's Agent are happy that email exists for me to send these Short Sale approval letters to them, sans physical contact with my germs.

Must be ready to celebrate on Monday.  Another Bristow Seller will be making it to settlement, though not a Short Sale.  You see, Bristow-Gainesville Short Sale Agents are just a higher level of agent.  We can do a regular sale, no problem.   There's just one less moving part.  We don't have to get a third party's approval to sell.  So for a Short Sale Agent, a regular sale (also known as an equity sale) is like a walk around the block would be to a long distance runner.

When you are ready to sell your Bristow or Gainesville home, whether it is in a Short Sale or regular sale, call me for a free market analysis.

 

 

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Chris Ann,

So glad to hear your deal is moving along, definitely a time to be thankful and rejoice.  We are happy for you.  A

Nov 28, 2014 08:23 AM
Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

Chris Ann Cleland - Nice work! We don't see too many short sales in my market anymore since prices have increased so much the past two years there are very few homeowners underwater anymore.

Nov 28, 2014 08:28 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Chris Ann you are so right on 2 points: there is no bad day to get a short sale approval, and an equity sale is a walk in the park by comparison, well done and get well soon

Nov 28, 2014 08:39 AM
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

Congrats, and they should be able to have a nice New Years Party there !

Nov 28, 2014 08:44 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Alexandra:  One more that will close before the end of the year.

Nicole:  I thought they were practically extinct in our market, but apparently there are some ten year, interest only ARMs that are adjusting now.

Nov 28, 2014 08:55 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Ed:  Going to be listing a new Bristow Short Sale before the end of the weekend.  Can't wait to share it.

Michele:  Exactly.  In fact, I think the Buyer wants in before Christmas.

Nov 28, 2014 08:56 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Congrats on your short sale approval and get well soon

Nov 28, 2014 09:17 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Chris Ann,  I would call you in a second to handle a short sale, you know how to get them done.

Nov 28, 2014 09:50 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Lots of perseverance needed with short sales - congratulations on getting another one completed.

Nov 28, 2014 09:53 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

That's almost like a Christmas present at Thanksgiving.  Hope you had a great couple of down days.

Nov 28, 2014 10:00 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Bette:  Letting this one run its course.

Will:  Well that's a great compliment.

Lottie:  I have to say, I've never regretted becoming a Short Sale Agent in addition to a regular Listing Agent.

Tammy:  I am hoping to feel better to enjoy tomorrow down time.  I've been a bit preoccupied with cleaning for company and then getting sick.

Nov 28, 2014 10:18 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Short sales can try our patience, good job on your follow through with this one.

Nov 28, 2014 01:22 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Chris Ann, it fun to give a buyer and seller something to be thankful for over Thanksgiving weekend!

Nov 28, 2014 01:52 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Now that is something for which to be thankful !

Nov 28, 2014 09:19 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Chris Ann. I have what you have and it isn't pretty or fun. That said, congratultions on the approval and feel better.

Nov 28, 2014 10:39 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

This time of year it is always a blessing to get good news!

Nov 29, 2014 04:11 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Chris Ann ... great news and keep up the great work

Nov 29, 2014 06:11 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Sybil:  They can try your patience, but it is worth it to try.

Pat:  It is nice to be the bearer of good news.

Roger:  Absolutely.

Nov 29, 2014 08:00 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Susan:  Starting another Short Sale for a Bristow Seller this weekend.

Sheila:  It is a miserable virus or cold.  I have no idea which.

Sheri:  Good news feels extra special this time of year, that is true.

Vegas Bob:  Thanks. 

 

Nov 29, 2014 08:03 AM