A Bank Short Sale - My Only Option?
A bank short sale is not the only way to get out of foreclosure - but it might be the best way. If you're already in this situation, you're already straining under intense financial pressure. Much of this anxiety should be alleviated if approved for a short sale, because you'll be in the best position possible to buy another home.
The hardest thing for a homeowner to do is admit the fact that we may not be able to save our home, but if we cannot save it, our primary goal should be to avoid foreclosure. Accepting a bank short sale in lieu of foreclosure is not the only way out - but it may be the best way out. A foreclosure could end up with us having wages garnished, other properties seized, being sued, and harassed for years to come. Not to even mention the damage to our credit. If handled by an expert, a bank short sale could settle all of these issues right now.
Either way, for the layman, a bank short sale or foreclosure can be quite stressful due to all of the complexities involved. There are attorneys, lenders, accountants, complex forms, legal jargon, and the internal revenue service to deal with. On top of that the money is tight on every side. We've got to remember in this situation that all parties involved are trying to get as much of their money as they can - so we've got to be prepared for anything. Banks are well-known for dropping surprise requests at the last second. Don't allow yourself to be pushed around!
These last second surprises can be avoided if we seek expert advice from the outset. We don't want to attempt a bank short sale without expert assistance of some kind - and should not procrastinate in acquiring it. Throughout the process we'll deal with complex issues of property taxes, our loan, and real estate. We'll need an expert in each of these areas. If you look in your area you should be able to find services that provide you with the expert assistance of qualified accountants, lawyers, and real estate agents - who will be paid by your lender. As with any type of service you need to exercise discretion in order to get the best assistance available.
Keep in mind is that the bank is not exactly enthusiastic about doing the short sale. Yes, they do want to avoid a foreclosure also, but their attitude towards a short sale is definitely not to be considered positive. They are trying to recoup as much as they can and at times may be rather difficult to deal with. If you keep this in mind, you'll go a long way in understanding why certain aspects of the process move so slowly when you know in your mind that they should be moving faster. Keep a cool head and be patient. It's going to be like trying to work out a deal with the government - they'll answer you when they're ready - and not a second before.
The bank short sale is stressful on all involved, but if we complete it successfully, we'll definitely be the winners in the end. Hopefully, we'll come out the other side with no unpaid taxes, no bankruptcy and no foreclosure. This is why a short sale is so much better than foreclosure. It's a tough process - yes, but in the end we'll still be in a great position to purchase another home. Completing the process prepares us for our new future. A bank short sale is not the only way out - but I'll take it over a foreclosure any day of the week. - 23222
The hardest thing for a homeowner to do is admit the fact that we may not be able to save our home, but if we cannot save it, our primary goal should be to avoid foreclosure. Accepting a bank short sale in lieu of foreclosure is not the only way out - but it may be the best way out. A foreclosure could end up with us having wages garnished, other properties seized, being sued, and harassed for years to come. Not to even mention the damage to our credit. If handled by an expert, a bank short sale could settle all of these issues right now.
Either way, for the layman, a bank short sale or foreclosure can be quite stressful due to all of the complexities involved. There are attorneys, lenders, accountants, complex forms, legal jargon, and the internal revenue service to deal with. On top of that the money is tight on every side. We've got to remember in this situation that all parties involved are trying to get as much of their money as they can - so we've got to be prepared for anything. Banks are well-known for dropping surprise requests at the last second. Don't allow yourself to be pushed around!
These last second surprises can be avoided if we seek expert advice from the outset. We don't want to attempt a bank short sale without expert assistance of some kind - and should not procrastinate in acquiring it. Throughout the process we'll deal with complex issues of property taxes, our loan, and real estate. We'll need an expert in each of these areas. If you look in your area you should be able to find services that provide you with the expert assistance of qualified accountants, lawyers, and real estate agents - who will be paid by your lender. As with any type of service you need to exercise discretion in order to get the best assistance available.
Keep in mind is that the bank is not exactly enthusiastic about doing the short sale. Yes, they do want to avoid a foreclosure also, but their attitude towards a short sale is definitely not to be considered positive. They are trying to recoup as much as they can and at times may be rather difficult to deal with. If you keep this in mind, you'll go a long way in understanding why certain aspects of the process move so slowly when you know in your mind that they should be moving faster. Keep a cool head and be patient. It's going to be like trying to work out a deal with the government - they'll answer you when they're ready - and not a second before.
The bank short sale is stressful on all involved, but if we complete it successfully, we'll definitely be the winners in the end. Hopefully, we'll come out the other side with no unpaid taxes, no bankruptcy and no foreclosure. This is why a short sale is so much better than foreclosure. It's a tough process - yes, but in the end we'll still be in a great position to purchase another home. Completing the process prepares us for our new future. A bank short sale is not the only way out - but I'll take it over a foreclosure any day of the week. - 23222
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Anthony Mauwer's free advice has helped many distressed homeowners successfully complete a bank short sale. Be sure to take a look at his short sale blog for tips, advice, and information on how the bank short sale can work for you.
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