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Short Sale Tips For Every Office
Posted on 11. Sep, 2009 by ctlms in Short Sale, foreclosure
In Office Presentation and Q&A For Your Office
In recent months I have taken many calls and emails from Brokers, Agents and Homeowners.
The most common questions for Homeowners usually revolve around Credit, Deficiency and Tax implications of a short sale.
Brokers and Agents questions usually revolve more around how can I help them close a short sale listing they have, what is required of them in the process, what is it I do and of course how do I get paid for my service.
I have had numerous phone calls and personal meetings with many of the areas Brokers and top agents on these subjects. Many even have their clients call me directly to answer their questions so the client can decide if a short sale is a good idea for them.
Yet I know that many agents still shy away from short sale listings because of the horror stories or past negative experiences. Now, I cannot promise that every short sale transaction I touch will go smoothly or that every deal will close. That is just unrealistic.
After all, we are dealing with lenders that have proven over the past several years that they wouldn't know a good idea if it were delivered to them on a silver platter and said "Bonus" on it. Examples such as Bank Of America and their ridiculous timelines and outrageous requirements do justify much of the reluctance for many agents to become involved in a short sale.
But the fact remains that a client in need deserves your service. Yet being prepared when a client contacts you and says I owe X while their home is worth Y is important. Knowing a little bit of information to quell the anxiety of that homeowner will go a long way toward building their confidence in your ability to help them.
I know from past experience that a client in need of help with an over-leveraged property will be the best referral source you will ever get. Helping someone out when they think there is no hope puts you on top of the mountain in their eyes. It's a great way to build a long term referral base for your future.
Short sales are one of the biggest segments of property sales today. Over 5 million homes are expected to be lost to foreclosure by years end. Every one of those is a potential short sale listing because the vast majority have no equity.
Ask the agents that have worked with me and they will tell you that their short sale listings were some of the easiest. Though some lenders are of the Bank of America variety, many are much more streamlined and efficient at processing their files. Some of my recent files have been approved in as little as 5 weeks. But most are closer to 60-90 days. Bank of America is 6-9 months. Talk about a waste of time.
Anyway my point is that knowing a little about the short sale process and the options for homeowners will greatly benefit every agent when a seller in need calls. Even if all they know is "I have a guy that can help" and suggest the client discuss their options with me.
That is where our in office visits come into play. If you think that a visit by me to your office would benefit you and your agents, that is something we can arrange.
I can let you and your fellow agents know how the process works and what they should expect in a short sale transaction. Setting the proper expectations with the seller and buyer is key in these transactions and knowing just a brief overview of the process goes a long way, especially towards the confidence of the agents involved.
In our office visits we touch on the foreclosure timeline, short sale timeline, required documents from the homeowner and best practices for the agent. We also open it up for Q&A.
If you think your office would benefit from our knowledge and expertise let me know and we can set something up for you.
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Sean Wilder started in the pre-foreclosure business in 2007. Previously he enjoyed successbusiness in the transportation industry, real estate investing and as a licensed Realtor. Sean brought the same determination and work ethic that lead to great success in his previous businesses to Loss Mit Services based in East Windsor, CT. His focus, combined with his drive to succeed, have been essential to his success as one of the area's top short sale negotiators.
Known for finding creative ways to overcome hurdles and never ending persistence; Sean, believes in the power of team. Sean and his team are in the trenches everyday, plowing through challenges and objections while negotiating with various lenders, and finding solutions to difficult problems. It is this daily experience that brings Loss Mit Services consistent success and provides them the knowledge to share.
Sean belongs to a number of industry groups and associations that allow him to collaborate, share, learn, teach and stay updated on the latest changes in the pre-foreclosure industry at the federal, state, local and lender specific levels.
Effective Oct 1, 2009 all debt negotiation companies that offer loan modification, short sale, or foreclosure rescue services needed to be licensed by the CT Dept of Banking. Sean and his company Loss Mit Services were the 1st to be awarded the Debt Negotiation License NMLS # 828273 which can be verified at the CT Dept of Banking Website by Clicking Here. In addition, effective Oct 1, 2011 Debt Negotiators were required to also be licensed Mortgage Loan originators and Sean also has received this license, NMLS# LO-831853.
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