Showing posts with label challenges of a short sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label challenges of a short sale. Show all posts

Friday, December 9

Short Sale Agent’s challenges in Selling homes Short.

Short Sale Agent’s challenges in Selling homes Short.

A short sale is where a home owner is selling the home but the home value does not cover the mortgage.  A skilled agent can work with the bank to reduce or eliminate the excess amount to allow the closing. 

According to a survey of short sale professionals.   Here are the challenges of actually closing a short sale.

 Agent’s Key Challenges with Distressed Properties


Challenge
%
1
Banks operate differently than most sellers
57
2
Longer Time Lines
56
3
Helping buyer be patient
54
4
Working with unresponsive agent
42
5
Increased paperwork
40
6
Increased chances for multiple offers
35
7
How to Navigate banks’ chain of command
35
8
Being Patient
33
9
Help buyer see they are not a steal
21
Source KW Market Navigator 2011 from various research
 An experienced agent has the experience and the tools to navigate these difficulties. 

The national agerage success rate for closing a short sale is very poor, at around 30%.  Top agents are achieving in excess of 80%.  It is RealEstateGuy Teams to close every one, we close 80%+,  (Just about 100% when the buyer stays in.)

If you would prefer to leave the home and you are underwater in your home, a short sale may be for you.  About short sales Madison Wi.   

To help in the decision process, watch this series of short Videos: Sell My Home Madison.  
It will help you decide if you are really a home seller.


RealEstateGuy has been a full time, full service Realtor since 1993. He is dedicated to helping people achieve their Real Estate Goals and dreams.  In order to provide more specialized service, he created a team of hand picked specialists. Guy believes in constantly learning more, so regularly attends national seminars and trainings. Guy has been a top producer, leader in his office, a president of the Wisconsin chapter of CRS, and has spoken at the State Realtor Conventions.