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Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Who named it that? Nothing short about 'em! ;)

Feb 03, 2016 09:37 AM
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2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

You asked for first reaction; here are my three "first reactions"...

1.  This will take Forever to get to a closing.

2.  Sympathy for the under-water Seller. 

3.  Refer it to an experienced Short Sale Agent.

Feb 03, 2016 07:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I used to like them and always was able to create great relationships with AMs, but the last one changed my enthusiasm, it was too time consuming and too chaotic. With housing prices up, we will probably get no SS in my area any time soon. 

Feb 03, 2016 03:14 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

CYA. We don't have them anymore in my market but when we did I only got 1 closed successfully-really horrible experiences.

Feb 03, 2016 07:24 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Generally my buyers need to move soon and need to know they have the house so short sales are not for them.

Feb 03, 2016 01:40 PM
Rainmaker
856,072
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Extended time and most likely frustration.  mark

Feb 03, 2016 09:56 AM
Rainmaker
628,814
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

I  will drill the listing agent with a number of questions to find out if they know what they are doing and if it is worthy of the Buyers consideration if they are in the market for this type of property

Feb 03, 2016 09:16 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Anthony,

One of our friends went through that...it was a reall tough time for them.  A

Feb 03, 2016 07:08 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

Find someone experienced who knows what to do . Not all agents are qualified but SFR it CDPE designations are a start but not the best indicators . Ask who does the negotiations  and make sure they have a good track record 

Feb 03, 2016 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I fall into a dead faint! Seriously, nothing short about a short sale and while I've done a number successfully, I am very happy that they are not a big factor in our market anymore. If asked to represent a seller in a short sale, I work with an agent in our area who specializes in these--we split the commission and he does all the back end work and I do all the marketing. If it's a small sale in terms of price, I let him handle the whole thing and take a 25% referral fee. Win-win all around.

Feb 03, 2016 07:42 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Anthony. I do many mortgages for clients that are buying property that is a short sale.

Feb 03, 2016 05:50 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends on the context.

Feb 03, 2016 04:01 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Long phone calls with lender. 

Feb 03, 2016 03:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

SEE YA LATER! I fulfilled my obligation to too many lenders assisting in the disposition of their distressed properties. My offers to help have subsequently ended Anthony.

Feb 03, 2016 11:25 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

It depends.  We rarely see them in DC, and I've never done one. But they sound like a pain.

Feb 03, 2016 11:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

They're Back!!!!!!!??????????  Oh, No!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 03, 2016 11:07 AM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

After processing more than I care to count, I turn away.  Banks have gone backward in their willingness to process them.

Feb 03, 2016 10:49 AM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

No!

Feb 03, 2016 10:43 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Refer them..we have so few would not tackle them!

Feb 03, 2016 10:43 AM
Rainer
35,544
Corey R. Roberts
Keller Williams Realty—Yuba Sutter - Yuba City, CA
Turning Dreams into Realty.

My approach used to be to avoid it all together as a buyer agent. However, lately I've just thought to go for it. As long as my buyer understands that it may get frustrating and knows that I've still got their back, I don't have much of a problem with them. Assuming my buyer isn't in a time crunch.

Feb 03, 2016 10:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Been there, done that. 

Feb 03, 2016 08:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I wonder how good a value it is and mentally go through my list of people who might want to buy the house.

Feb 03, 2016 07:30 AM
Rainer
140,560
Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

I usually see a bargain in my area. If so, there's no need to be scared or run, just bring a cash offer from a buyer that is willing wait a bit if needed.

Feb 03, 2016 07:11 AM
Rainmaker
140,768
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

Referral.  I've never done a short sale, and I don't want to screw it up for the seller.  With a buyer, I'd emphasize patience

Feb 03, 2016 06:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

I feel sad for family who is going through tough times. 😥😓

Feb 03, 2016 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Anthony Acosta - you mean one that may never close?

Feb 03, 2016 01:23 PM
Rainer
80,653
Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

My first thought is have all of sellers information ready and allow extra time for bank approval.

Feb 03, 2016 07:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

If it does not have approved short sale by bank; run like he**!

Feb 03, 2016 06:57 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Anthony - Do I really want to deal with this? They are so hit and miss, and you just never know what is going to happen. I had many buyer clients make offers on short sales back when, and none of them ever got the home. Some of the homes were foreclosed on, some the banks came back and wanted more money, and some were taken off the market.

Feb 05, 2016 01:17 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

We are not seeing short sales in Denver now.

Feb 05, 2016 02:26 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Bring them on. I've made a living helping people who needed to sell short.  They are a PITA to manage but I got real good at it.

Feb 04, 2016 02:33 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Hope I can get a hold of the listing agent if my buyers have an interest in those particular properties. That often seems to be the biggest challenge.

Feb 03, 2016 11:48 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends.

If someone contacts me to list a short sale, I have a referral partner.

If it is the buyer, we discuss the opportunities and the challenges.  

Feb 03, 2016 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I'm sick of them. I usually avoid them now. Many times it's clear the listing agent involved doesn't have any experience with short sales. Many times they are already scheduled for foreclosure auction on court house steps.

Feb 03, 2016 10:16 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

"It's going to be cold and it's going to be grey, and it's going to last you for the rest of your life".

Feb 03, 2016 09:52 PM
Rainmaker
851,242
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

MY first reaction?  UGH.  Followed by RUN

Feb 03, 2016 09:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

If it's from a buyer I'm working with, I explain what they are and I will not show it.  If they still want to see it I refer them out.  

If it's from a seller that wants me to work their short sale, I refer it out immediately.  I won't touch them.  

Feb 03, 2016 09:30 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

That it will take a long time to close.

Feb 03, 2016 08:13 PM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Nothing short.

May 03, 2019 06:40 PM