Short Sale FAQ’s

A short sale occurs when the market value of a property is less than the outstanding balance on the mortgage. The lender(s) agree to accept less than what is owed on the property in order to avoid a possible foreclosure situation. Upon approval from the lender, the seller is able to walk from the property limiting their potential credit damage and tax liability. You should note that short sales may not be for everyone, call or read on to see if it is a viable option for you. The Bartic Group 303.780.7430

How Do I Start the Short Sale Process?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

First thing to do is contact The Bartic Group for a free phone consultation to make sure a short sale is right for you, or fill out our website form. From there he will set up a time to come to your home and again counsel you in person and go over the entire process …

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What is my obligation in a Short Sale?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

You are free to cancel your short sale at any time with no fees paid. If you are able to find other alternatives or solutions you can cancel your contract and keep your home. We are in the business of helping people and if some solution other than a short sale presents itself in order …

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What does your success rate REALLY mean?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

When I talk about my success rate, it means the ratio of short sale listings I have taken, to the amount of short sale that have sold before a foreclosure occurred. It is important to understand, that I do NOT take every short sale listing I am presented with. I first screen people to make …

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Should I Do a Loan Modification?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

If you would like to try and keep your home, then yes a loan modification would be the first option for you to pursue. If you want out, then a short sale is a better option. There are two ways to do a loan modification, the first is to do it yourself, and the second …

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Why Would My Lender Agree to a Short Sale?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

In most distressed mortgage situations, foreclosure is a last resort for all parties involved. The homeowner and the lender usually want to avoid foreclosure at all costs. That is why a short sale is advantageous to foreclosure and lenders are typically very motivated to pursue a short sale prior to foreclosure.

A short sale gives the …

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How Long Does a Short Sale Take?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

Depends on many different factors, such as who your lender is, how long it takes to get an offer, how many loans you have, if you are behind on payments, and the list goes on. With an inexperienced agent it could take 6-8 months, with our system, and contacts with each lender we have an …

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When should I begin the short sale process?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

Immediately, foreclosure and short sale situations tend to be extremely time sensitive and consuming for negotiations. The sooner we can begin the negotiations with your lender, the greater the chances of a successful resolution. There is no need to wait until the lender sends you a notice of default or initiates formal foreclosure proceedings against …

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Do I Have to Stop Making Payments on My Mortgage in order to do a Short Sale?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

Not Always. Just because you called you particular lender and they told you that you could not do a short sale unless you miss some payments, don’t believe it to be true. These people who answer the phones at these mortgage companies are low level personnel who do not care about your credit. Every borrowers …

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Do I Qualify for a Short Sale?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

In order to be eligible for a short sale and have us represent you we must be able to prove to the lender that you are a victim of a “hardship” and therefore unable to continue making payments on your mortgage. A hardship situation is one that is the result of some extenuating circumstance that …

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Will the Short Sale cost me anything?

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Short Sale FAQ

Our real estate fees will cost you absolutely nothing. Our fees of negotiating your short sale and getting your home sold will be paid out of your lenders pocket. We typically can negotiate to have any past mortgage payments to be eliminated, and negotiate to have the lender pay for all the costs associated with …

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