One of the most common questions we get when working with homeowners is "What are the advantages of a Short Sale." For today's purposes, I just want to point out two main reasons, among the many advantages of considering a Short Sale instead of letting the property go into Foreclosure.
Advantage #1. You have the opportunity to minimize the damage to your credit: Foreclosures can remain on your credit for up to seven years. On the other hand, a short sale will usually report as a "settled debt." This results in significantly less damage to your credit rating. A short sale will preserve your credit more than a foreclosure and your FICO score will not be as negatively impacted. This will allow you will be able to get into a new home much sooner.
Advantage #2. You have the opportunity to minimize your financial liability: In a foreclosure situation, the lender will sell the property at a significant discount once they regain control and possession of the property. The homeowner can then be financially accountable to the lender. In a short sale situation, the same financial accountability may still stand. However, in a short sale, the homeowner is still involved in the negotiation process. This involvement and contribution of input can allow the homeowner to have more control over the sale price of the property. This can reduce the potential associated liabilities.
If anyone is interested in knowing more, I would be happy to explain.
Cheers!
Prestige Real Estate Services
Sara Ard
Sara@Prestige-RES.com
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