Considering a short sale can be a daunting task if you are not armed with all of the necessary information regarding this type of transaction. Following are additional mistakes or problems that can be avoided if you know what to look for.

• Time: There never seems to be enough of it when conducting a short sale. Bonnie Mullinax, your local Bartow County Keller Williams Realty agent, understands local foreclosure laws and will be able to provide you with an estimated timeline on the possible sale of your home. Also, be sure that you or Bonnie Mullinax communicate effectively with your lender so that they begin to stall a foreclosure by getting more time to negotiate a short sale. Always provide Bonnie with accurate information as to how many payments you may have missed and any correspondence you have from your lender.
• You must submit the deal properly: Following the directions that you receive for submission is imperative. If you are asked to fax your file, then fax the file and send a hard copy in the mail. If they ask for two copies, send two, and so on. If you have a contract and have gathered all of your information, the last thing you want is for no one to see it and the deal falls apart.
• The buyer’s offer is too low: A short sale is not a fire sale! A lender still will only approve a deal that is more attractive to them than a foreclosure. Make sure you present only the most properly negotiated offers.
• The buyer’s contract is not strong enough: You may find yourself with offers from unqualified buyers. Don’t forget to ask for verification from a buyer that they have been pre approved for financing.

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