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Who Are The Real Short Sale Experts? Part 2

by Atlanta Short Sale Agent on June 11, 2010

Key Questions For Determining Short Sale Expert Status

Last time we talked about the other people that try to help. There are certainly well meaning individuals out there that are qualified and can help.  However, more often then not, these “other” people are looking for another angle to get paid on the short sale than just what the bank has to offer.

Real Estate Agents

Although it’s a bit biased opinion, Real Estate Agents are typically the ones that you should be turning to, especially if the only debt you are dealing with is your home. [click for more short sale info...]

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Who are the Real Short Sale Experts?

by Atlanta Short Sale Agent on June 9, 2010

Key Questions to determine if you’re dealing with a True Short Sale Expert

If you are in the unfortunate majority of home sellers who are upside down on your home and needing to move, it can be a stressful situation.  Add to this the complexity of choosing someone to help you.  You have supposed short sale attorneys, loan modifications, forensic auditors and more knocking on your door to assist you.   On top of that you need to sell your home and of course that means you need a Realtor.  [click for more short sale info...]

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GMAC Short Sale Exchange

May 7, 2010

The more short sales simplify the more they get complicated, instead of complaining about it here, I thought I would show you from quotes from e-mail correspondence with GMAC Loss Mitigation department:
Hi,
Thank you for submitting an offer.  I have a counter offer for your offer. If possible, you should reply to this note through Equator [...]

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You HAFA learn about HAFA

March 23, 2010

The HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative) programs is going to be rolled out on April 5th and there’s a lot of hub-bub about it.  Let me ask you, did you remember or notice the HAMP plan?  Probably not.  Home Affordability Modification Program was a failure.  With good intentions, the servicers found out ways to get [...]

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Here’s An Example Of An Agent Who Does Not Do Short Sales

January 4, 2010

I read this on a forum post the other day and thought, this is the perfect example of an agent who does not understand the short sale process.  Before you read on, please be aware that a short sale involves getting all the parties to agree, so it’s more than a simple negotiation with the [...]

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Small Community

June 26, 2009

As someone who almost completely specializes in short sales, I’m surprised by the number of agents who still have absolutely no clue. I’m even more surprised by the investors who think they can profit off of the agents hard work without anything in the game. I am constantly getting calls from Investors that [...]

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The Average Loss Mitigator

March 8, 2009

According to our insider sources, the average loss mitigator at a bank  – the person that decides the fate of your short sale in atlanta has the following charactersistics:

Under 30
Average pay $8.50 – $14
Average 300 Files on their desk at time
Expected to work at least 50 hours a week
Written or Unwritten Quota of 30 closed [...]

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We’re Getting Low Balled!

March 2, 2009

That’s kind of the point of a short sale.   The bank is going to take less than what they owe.  Most GOOD short sale specialists will negotiate with the bank so that the owner doesn’t owe anything else once the short sale is complete.  My question is, what difference does it make if you [...]

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Beware of Anyone Who Says You Don’t Need A Real Estate Agent!

February 17, 2009

Really?
That’s what they said! Your Real Estate Agent can make or break a deal.  It’s not enough just to put together a package for the bank or to have an attorney ready to go to help out, you need someone that can bring a buyer (most of the time multiple) buyers to the table and [...]

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Not All Agents Are Short Sale Agents

February 1, 2009

It’s often a misconception that all real estate agents are the same.  In fact, it’s common that at the very least all agents with the same company are grouped together.  You need a great company that backs the AGENT and not the brand, and luckily I have that in Keller Williams.
However, this isn’t a recruiting [...]

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