Northridge Short Sales: How do I benefit from a Short Sale?

January 3, 2012
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Northridge CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute is closing another short sale tomorrow. The sellers had a job transfer out of state. They were short selling an FHA loan with a second mortgage. The short sale was fairly simple because FHA’s short sale guidelines.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here was how these sellers benefited from the short sale.

Benefit #1: The sellers were able to walk away with the debt wiped out completely. The FHA short sale guidelines released them from the first mortgage debt. The second mortgage also gave them a complete release. At first they weren’t willing to do that. But, we offered them a little extra money in return for a complete release. Fortunately they agreed to it. This meant that the sellers were able to completely wipe out a total of $80,000 in upside down debt.

Benefit #2: Limited Tax Consequences. These sellers will only owe taxes on approximately $30,000 of the loss. Why? Because that was around how much money was borrowed on a home equity line. The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 states that you will not owe taxes on a loss if you used that money to purchase or remodel your home.

However, if you borrowed and used the money for something else, then you would owe taxes on the loss. You would owe the money whether you short sold, or the lender foreclosed. This is only my opinion after reading the law. I recommend that you talk to a competent tax professional before making any financial decision.

Benefit #3: The will be eligible to buy another home in 2 years. Current Fannie Mae Rules allow homeowners to buy another home 2 years after a short sale. Compare that with the 5-7 year wait after a foreclosure.

Benefit #4: The sellers paid no money for the short sale. Everything was paid for by the lender. The short sale lender paid the real estate agent, title company, and all the other fees. They can look forward to getting their financial life back on track.

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at savethehouse4me@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 213 445 2277

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Northridge loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Will Wheaton.

Will is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams R.R. Gable. Northridge Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 213 445 2277. savethehouse4me@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Sell Your House Fast at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Will Wheaton specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Northridge California. Northridge Loan Modification Help, Northridge Short Sales. Northridge Short Sale Realtor. Granada Hills CA Short Sale Realtor. Reseda CA Short Sale Realtor. Canoga Park CA Short Sale Realtor. Santa Clarita CA Short Sale Realtor. Encino CA Short Sale Realtor. Palmdale CA Short Sale Realtor. Chatsworth CA Short Sale Realtor. Sylmar CA Short Sale Realtor. Sherman Oaks CA Short Sale Realtor. Los Angeles CA Short Sale Realtor. Northridge CA Short Sales. Northridge Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Will Wheaton, Keller Williams R.R. Gable, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Will’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams R.R. Gable.

This information on Northridge Short Sales: How do I benefit from a Short Sale? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Northridge Short Sales: Who is in charge during a short sale?

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Northridge CA – Many home buyers think that the short sale lender is in charge during a short sale. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The short sale lender can only veto short sale offers. They can’t put the property up for sale or decide who to sell it to. Only the home owner can do that. Why is that?

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Until the lender forecloses on the home the home owner is in the driver’s seat. They “own” the property until the lender forecloses.

We have had many buyers get angry that a home owner would not accept their lowball offer. “You have to submit my offer to the lender. If you don’t then that would be fraud”, they tell the home owner.

You, the home owner are in charge. That means that you can make the following decisions.

You are allowed to pick the buyer’s offer that you think the lender will be most likely to accept.

You are allowed to turn down offers that you don’t like for whatever reason. (Maybe the buyers are too picky about the home and want you to make repairs.)

You are allowed to turn down offers if the buyer is not pre-approved for a loan. In addition, you can ask the buyer to inspect the property before they write a contract.

You are allowed to ask for an earnest money deposit to make sure the buyer is serious about the house.

It is your right to do these things for as long as you own the property. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at savethehouse4me@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 213 445 2277

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Northridge loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Will Wheaton.

Will is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams R.R. Gable. Northridge Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 213 445 2277. savethehouse4me@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Sell Your House Fast at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Will Wheaton specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Northridge California. Northridge Loan Modification Help, Northridge Short Sales. Northridge Short Sale Realtor. Granada Hills CA Short Sale Realtor. Reseda CA Short Sale Realtor. Canoga Park CA Short Sale Realtor. Santa Clarita CA Short Sale Realtor. Encino CA Short Sale Realtor. Palmdale CA Short Sale Realtor. Chatsworth CA Short Sale Realtor. Sylmar CA Short Sale Realtor. Sherman Oaks CA Short Sale Realtor. Los Angeles CA Short Sale Realtor. Northridge CA Short Sales. Northridge Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Will Wheaton, Keller Williams R.R. Gable, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Will’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams R.R. Gable.

This information on Northridge Short Sales: Who is in charge during a short sale? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Seven Ways You Benefit From A Northridge Short Sale

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Northridge CA – A home owner thinking of a short sale recently asked us why they should short sale versus just walking away and letting their lender foreclose on the home. We gave them the normal answer: “It’s much better for your credit.”

That was the first thing that popped into our head. But, I knew there are more benefits to a home owner than simply better credit. So I put together the entire list and here they are.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

1. The upside down debt is erased in most cases. If you are selling because of a financial hardship, then the upside down debt will be automatically erased in most cases. Is your loan is owned or insured by the following agencies: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and or VA? If you are short selling because of a financial hardship, their policies state that your debt will be erased.

2. You are eligible to buy another home much sooner compared to a foreclosure. The most common loan program, Fannie Mae, stipulates that you can buy another home under their program in 2 years. FHA, a popular low down payment loan program stipulates that you can qualify for an FHA loan within 3 years.

3. No Cost To You. That is right. A short sale costs you nothing. All of the expenses are paid for by your lender. That includes the title insurance, any county taxes or fees on the sale, attorney fees, and the Real Estate Agent. If the lender foreclosed on the house and then tried to sell it, they would have to pay all the costs. So why not pay the costs with a short sale?

4. Your credit suffers less damage. Most people think that a short sale will be the kiss of death to their credit. That is the one big advantage of a short sale over a foreclosure.

Upon completion of the short sale, your credit score will drop between 50 and 100 points. However it will rebound fairly quickly. The other benefit is that you will have less debt. (A lot of debt hurts your credit score.) You will have a lower debt to income ratio, which will boost your credit.

In a couple of years your credit will be back to normal and you can buy another home. In addition, anything and everything bad on your credit can be fixed thru the dispute process.

5. You can often rent a comparable house for less than your former mortgage payment. In one example, a homeowner in foreclosure found a larger home. It even had a fenced backyard for their kid and a garage. Their prior mortgage payment was $1,500. They rented the nicer, bigger house for $850 a month.

6. You avoid the humiliation of a foreclosure.

7. You don’t have to pay rent during the short sale process. A short sale can take up to 6 or 9 months. Not all of them do. But, some do. If you aren’t concerned about your credit, then you can stop making your mortgage payments during the short sale. You can use the savings for the deposit on a rental.

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at savethehouse4me@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 213 445 2277

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Northridge loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Will Wheaton.

Will is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams R.R. Gable. Northridge Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 213 445 2277. savethehouse4me@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Sell Your House Fast at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Will Wheaton specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Northridge California. Northridge Loan Modification Help, Northridge Short Sales. Northridge Short Sale Realtor. Granada Hills CA Short Sale Realtor. Reseda CA Short Sale Realtor. Canoga Park CA Short Sale Realtor. Santa Clarita CA Short Sale Realtor. Encino CA Short Sale Realtor. Palmdale CA Short Sale Realtor. Chatsworth CA Short Sale Realtor. Sylmar CA Short Sale Realtor. Sherman Oaks CA Short Sale Realtor. Los Angeles CA Short Sale Realtor. Northridge CA Short Sales. Northridge Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Will Wheaton, Keller Williams R.R. Gable, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Will’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams R.R. Gable.

This information on Seven Ways You Benefit From A Northridge Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Another tip to improve the odds of your short sale offer being approved

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Northridge CA – If you are selling your home, then ask the buyer to write a letter about why they want to purchase the home. If you are a buyer, then write that letter.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

The listing agent will submit that letter along with the short sale paperwork. With a little luck that letter will help “grease the wheels” and cause the short sale to be approved faster.

Short Sale negotiators are human beings. They have emotions that can be touched by a good story.

These letters might sound like a joke, but they can make a huge difference. I’ve even seen home owners lose money on their sale because the liked a certain buyer over another one.

In that case, the seller sold their home for several thousand dollars less to a buyer that they liked. The other buyer had been rude and the seller didn’t like them.

If that made a difference when the seller was losing their own money, then think about the difference it will make to a short sale negotiator who isn’t losing their own money.

Put a good story in your letter. Here are a few examples.

You might say something like this: “We are a first time home buyer looking for our first home. We just want to move out of our cramped apartment and are looking forward to our first home where we can plant a garden.”

Or, maybe it would be like this: “We have looked for a while and finally found this home on Elm Street that we love. We are selling our current home so we can buy a house with a yard.

Our two boys, Tim and Julian, have been begging us for a swing set. We never had room in our old condo.

If you approve our short sale offer, then we will finally be able to give them the large, fenced backyard they’ve always wanted with a swing set.

We’ve already picked out the swing set plan and Tim and Julian are so excited about it. So, don’t approve the short sale offer for us, approve it for them.”

See how I’m pulling the negotiator’s heartstrings. Unless your short sale negotiator is absolutely heartless, it will make a difference for you.

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at savethehouse4me@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 213 445 2277

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Northridge loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Will Wheaton.

Will is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams R.R. Gable. Northridge Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 213 445 2277. savethehouse4me@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Sell Your House Fast at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Will Wheaton specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Northridge California. Northridge Loan Modification Help, Northridge Short Sales. Northridge Short Sale Realtor. Granada Hills CA Short Sale Realtor. Reseda CA Short Sale Realtor. Canoga Park CA Short Sale Realtor. Santa Clarita CA Short Sale Realtor. Encino CA Short Sale Realtor. Palmdale CA Short Sale Realtor. Chatsworth CA Short Sale Realtor. Sylmar CA Short Sale Realtor. Sherman Oaks CA Short Sale Realtor. Los Angeles CA Short Sale Realtor. Northridge CA Short Sales. Northridge Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Will Wheaton, Keller Williams R.R. Gable, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Will’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams R.R. Gable.

This information on Another tip to improve the odds of your short sale offer being approved is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Does My Northridge Short Sale Have To Be Approved Before I Put It Up For Sale?

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Northridge CA – We often get asked if a short sale is even worth the effort. “Do I need to have my short sale “Approved” by my lender before I put my home on the market?” one seller asked us.

“When I called my lender they wouldn’t talk to me about my short sale. I am concerned that they might do that when I finally sell the property and I’ll never get the short sale approved.”

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Here was our answer. Most lenders will not talk to you about a short sale until you have several things in place.

They want a solid offer from a pre-qualified home buyer along with all the necessary financial documents. Why do they do this?

Because they only want to process short sales that will sell and close. Now, I think it’s a stupid way to do things. Instead of refusing to negotiate short sales until there is an offer on the table, they should instead pre-approve short sales.

It would make the process so much easier. A home could be placed on the market at a set price. Buyers would be more interested in the property because they know they can get an answer in 2-3 days versus 2-3 months.

We have brought this up with Matt Vernon, the Vice President of Bank of America’s Short Sale Department. He knows there is stuff to improve.

But, it’s hard to change the course of a huge company with so many different parties involved. Despite all this, experienced short sale agents are getting short sales approved every day.

The Short Sale Process is getting better and easier to navigate. More and more lenders are moving towards “Approved” Short Sales.

You just need to find a good short sale realtor that can navigate their way thru the crazy short sale process.

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at savethehouse4me@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 213 445 2277

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Northridge loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Will Wheaton.

Will is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams R.R. Gable. Northridge Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 213 445 2277. savethehouse4me@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Sell Your House Fast at www.willwheaton.kwrealty.com.

Will Wheaton specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Northridge California. Northridge Loan Modification Help, Northridge Short Sales. Northridge Short Sale Realtor. Granada Hills CA Short Sale Realtor. Reseda CA Short Sale Realtor. Canoga Park CA Short Sale Realtor. Santa Clarita CA Short Sale Realtor. Encino CA Short Sale Realtor. Palmdale CA Short Sale Realtor. Chatsworth CA Short Sale Realtor. Sylmar CA Short Sale Realtor. Sherman Oaks CA Short Sale Realtor. Los Angeles CA Short Sale Realtor. Northridge CA Short Sales. Northridge Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Will Wheaton, Keller Williams R.R. Gable, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Will’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams R.R. Gable.

This information on Does My Northridge Short Sale Have To Be Approved Before I Put It Up For Sale? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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