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February 24, 2009 by HomeSmart · Leave a Comment
Short Sales are becoming more and more common these days due to the declining values we see in todays markets. Many people may think this is a new process, but in reality short sales have been going on since the beginning of real estate.
A short sale happens when the amount owed on the property is equal or greater than the value of the property. When this happens, it is almost impossible to sell the property and in many cases a short sale can be performed to create a sale opportunity.
It is a simple process, but it needs to be performed with careful attention. As with most aspects of real estate, you will need to have a good negotiator and real estate professional on your side. Many professionals will say they know how to work a short sale, but when it comes down to taking care of your needs while completing the short sale you may fall to the bottom of the pile due to bigger commissions on other deals. This is why it is important to deal with companies that specialize in the short sale and foreclosure property business only.
