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Friday, January 22, 2010

Completing A Short Sale Purchase May Be Tough!

By Gavin J. King

As the real estate market has dropped it has opened significant doors for real estate homes owners and investors alike. Take for example the rapidly changing world of real estate taxes and the incentives the federal government is introducing to keep prospective buyers interested. One of the most rewarding ventures in this sector is through finding a viable short sale property to embark on.

Just because a home is listed as a short sale doesn't mean the market value is at the price it is offered so don't fall for the label before completing your research. Just because the homeowner is paying back less than what they owe on the property, and maybe you like the home enough to offer that amount, does not mean the value is there. It is vitally important to make sure that your value is a fair value and not an inflated one, or you may find yourself exactly where the person selling you the short sale is in no time at all.

You can waste all of your time when purchasing short sales so don't get caught up in that game, instead spend your time finding the real deals. Short sales are an inherently drawn out transaction, and the banks do not seem to be in a hurry to complete them before the set foreclosure date, very often. Banks do not like to write off losses and will do just about anything to prevent that, including ask your real estate agent to reduce their commission.

Thus, it takes quite some time to approve of the purchase contract or offer since they may still be looking for other ways and means to avoid short sale. Time is definitely of the essence in purchasing short sales, so it is better to pursue them as investments than your primary residence, unless you have a lot of time to wait.

As with hiring nearly any other professional, you will want to make sure your real estate broker has enough experience in both sides of the short sale transaction so you know they are competent. He is going to provide salient tips and information to guide you into finding a remarkable deal in this specific real estate transaction. It is always wise to have your real estate agent authorized on the sellers mortgage account so follow up with the bank is as direct as possible and doesn't have to be filtered through very many people. Checking in on your real estate agent with the local commission is always a good idea in the beginning to, just to avoid anyone who may not be forthright.

Searching for short sales should be easy and painless, as your real estate agent will have access to many listing on the local MLS. Most companies know the appeal of this property type to potential home buyers hence they are definitely preparing a list of homes under this category. Without a real estate agent, you can always simply go online and use realtor.com's web-based search feature to find the listings that match your criteria as well.

Viable short sales are profitable investments for investors who have the right strategy and determination to find the best deals in town. It may require your time, money and effort but the outcome is certainly rewarding and productive for your investment. - 23208

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