Stop Foreclosure: What To Ask, Before Hiring a Denver Short Sale Broker!

Denver, CO – The right agent can make the difference between success and failure on your short sale. You risk losing a lot when your agent doesn’t understand short sales or does not have a short sale team in place to assist the process!

Do not wait when your time to foreclose is near before discovering if the short sale broker is experienced or not in short sales.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here are the questions I would ask an agent before hiring them.
Question #1: How many short sales have you listed and sold in the past 6 months? This is important because you want an agent who is up to date on all the potential issues. They should understand the short sale process from start to finish.

Question #2: In the past, what lenders have you negotiated short sales with? It is helpful when the agent you are interviewing has already done short sales with your lender. You know that they will already be familiar with your lender’s policies and procedures.

At a minimum, you should look for an agent with experience with Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase. These are the most common short sale lenders.

Question #3: What can you tell me about my lender and how they work? A knowledgeable and experienced agent will usually know the specifics about your lender. They will be able to tell you what to expect in the process. They will know upfront if the lender is likely to ask for a promissory note or deficiency.

Question #4: What is your track record for success and failure on short sales you have handled in the past? Look at the agent’s track record. If they are hard working and diligent, then they will have a strong track record. That is good news for you.

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Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Denver, Colorado. Denver Loan Modification Help, Denver Short Sales. Denver Realtor. Westminster, CO Loan Modification Help, Westminster, CO Short Sales, and Westminster Realtor.

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Important Notice

Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of RE/MAX Alliance.

This information on Stop Foreclosure: What To Ask, Before Hiring a Denver Short Sale Broker!, is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Stop Foreclosure: How A Denver Short Sale Broker can Help You!

Denver, CO – While most people think of Realtors as a person you turn to only when you’re buying or selling a home; many don’t realize that a Realtor’s expertise in the housing industry can help you in other ways also.

If you are facing possible foreclosure, turning to a Realtor that is a short sale expert will have the tools to assist you with this critical situation

While Realtors can’t give legal advice about handling foreclosures, they can show you many options that are available to you as both a home owner facing possible foreclosure and as a possible home buyer if you should have to release your home to the lender.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

1.) The right Denver Realtor, will know the area well and be able to guide you as to how others in your situation in the same area have handled similar circumstances.

2.) A Realtor can explain “Short Sales” to you; which could be an option for you depending upon your situation.

3.) Your Realtor should be able to explain possible options for re-financing, doing a “short sale”, seeing if a loan modification is an option or perhaps even a mortgage forbearance. There may be other possible options available in your area; including any governmental or non-profit organizations that may be able to help.

4.) Working with one Realtor you can trust will not only establish a friend with useful information, but they will be there after the foreclosure when you’re going to need to know where to turn. They will have options available for you from rental units to get you through this tough spot, to possibly even purchasing a new home. You may be surprised at the options available. Having someone experienced in the business will be a plus no matter which direction you go once you finish the foreclosure process.

5.) Find a Realtor in the Denver area that truly cares. Yes, we are Realtors to make a living; it is our job. But we are also human beings and should remember to work with you while making you feel as good as possible with the options you may have. Perhaps this is a dark moment for you and your family but the truth is, if you have a good Realtor, with "Short Sale" experience, you should have a good chance at finding a decent home, either as a rental or other possible ways of purchasing it. That’s where an experienced short sale broker comes in… we know the “other possible ways” out there.

Thinking about a Denver Short Sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 303-521-0984

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Westminster loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Request your FREE copy, below!


Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.

Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Denver, Colorado. Denver Loan Modification Help, Denver Short Sales. Denver Realtor. Westminster, CO Loan Modification Help, Westminster, CO Short Sales, and Westminster Realtor.

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Important Notice

Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of RE/MAX Alliance.

This information on Stop Foreclosure: How A Denver Short Sale Broker can Help You!, is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Stop Foreclosure: Are you facing Foreclosure?

Denver, CO – What can you do if you are facing a foreclosure? Has there been a "life changing" event that has recently occurred? Loss of a job / income, health issues, divorce, extended unemployment, job transfer out of state, something that has decreased your available cash flow?

One of the scariest and worse case scenarios for a homeowner is getting so far behind in your payments that foreclosure is leering around the corner. You feel as though you have let everyone, yourself included, down. You feel embarrassed, even if you aren’t actually holding the papers yet. So now what?

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here are a few tips to help you out:

1.) First off if you’ve been getting letters “threatening “ foreclosure you need to step up and take action. Ignoring them until you actually get the foreclosure papers sent to you will not make it go away.

2.) It’s time to sit down and figure out how far behind you are and if it is truly realistic to catch up your payments. You have to be real and honest with yourself about your situation and figure out a realistic budget to work with. Thinking that “oh I can do this, I just have to cut out my $5 latte every morning and make up the money” is not a realistic option that will get you out of the situation. Be realistic and figure out exactly how much you can budget each month for the necessities and the small extras. If you haven’t noticed, this entire step has used the word “realistic” and that’s the exact word you have to keep in mind.

3.) You have to realize and keep in mind that, in all honesty, the last thing your lender probably wants is to own your home. They are in the money business, not the home owning business. If they are forced to take over the home they’re also faced with everything a “homeowner” is faced with; such as all of the maintenance, upkeep, heating bills, air conditioning bills, all of the utility bills and more. This comes down to one thing, they really don’t want to take your home and would probably much rather work with you to make realistic arrangements in helping you keep your home.

4.) Do not avoid your lender. Call them and start to see what can be done to stop the foreclosure. Once the actual foreclosure begins it’s very hard to stop it; so you want to make sure you contact them immediately. If you reach a person that you simply cannot deal with and takes the approach of scare tactics and put downs, then immediately request to speak to their superior. You deserve to be treated with respect throughout the entire process and demand such.

Once you start talking to the financial agent you may find they have many options in place to help you. You are not the first person they’ve had who was in the position of possible foreclosure and you won’t be the last.

Just remember, you DO have Options!! Learn what they are!

Thinking about a Short Sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 303-521-0984

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Westminster loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Request your FREE copy, below!


Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.

Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Denver, Colorado. Denver Loan Modification Help, Denver Short Sales. Denver Realtor. Westminster, CO Loan Modification Help, Westminster, CO Short Sales, and Westminster Realtor.

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Important Notice

Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of RE/MAX Alliance.

This information on Stop Foreclosure: Are you facing Foreclosure? , is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Stop Foreclosure: Are Banks Improving the Short Sale Process?

Denver, CO – Recently, we have seen some news in regards to the large banks, like Bank of America, indicating that we can start the short sale process prior to receiving an offer from a prospective buyer.

Is this something new or are these banks waking up to how the process in the past had some merit?

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

This will help to reduce the short sale timeline. All of the documents will be submitted and if the negotiator needs anything else, they can request it earlier in the process. This also allows Bank of America to contact the owner of the loan earlier. This is important as some loan owners can take a while to respond.

We think this is a good development that will make Bank of America short sales easier. It also shows that the lenders are working to make the process smoother and easier.

Now, why would I say that the ways of the past had some merit? 8-10 years ago when working short sales was not the fad, but more of "isolated situations" to negotiate a short pay-off.

I can remember how simple it was to get a short pay-off approved within 60-90 days with out the difficulty of today. It was not unusual to submit a HUD-1 with what we, the real estate broker, would believe the property would obtain an offer at and create the net to the lender, right up front with the HUD-1.

We did not have a buyer in hand, but would negotiate the "net value" with the lender, thus determining our market price to satisfy the lender's required net. The end result, in a timely manner, was a qualified buyer and a short sale approval!


Then the lenders / banks / investors got overwhelmed with the high pre-foreclosure and foreclosure market, and could NOT handle the volume of those defaulted loans hitting their loss mitigation depts. They decided to incorporate the new regs and rules (just like the demanding financial package from the borrower), in order to deal with that volume. Instead, it created a LONG approval process.

Oh, how I MISS those days of getting short pay-off approvals done in less than 60 days!!

Thinking about a Short Sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 303-521-0984

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Westminster loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Request your FREE copy, below!


Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.

Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Denver, Colorado. Denver Loan Modification Help, Denver Short Sales. Denver Realtor. Westminster, CO Loan Modification Help, Westminster, CO Short Sales, and Westminster Realtor.

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Important Notice

Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of RE/MAX Alliance.

This information on Stop Foreclosure: Are Banks Improving the Short Sale Process?, is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Stop Foreclosure: Deny Short Sales to Avoid a Loss?

Denver, CO – One wonders if the banks are delaying the foreclosure and short sale process in order to take a loss. Even the media is reporting that they must be doing this to avoid showing losses on their books.

We have seen a reduction in recorded foreclosures in the Denver area, and yet the short sale activity is still very high, especially with property under $200,000.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

I believe there is another major reason for the slow down of recorded foreclosures. The bank departments that handle foreclosure and loss mitigation are understaffed. We have recently heard that Bank of America is talking about reducing their staff by 30,000!!

When the foreclosures increased hugely due to the housing crisis, the banks have tried desperately to hire on more staff. Over the last 6 years, we have noticed that the quality of the customer service (negotiators) at the banks, has been very poor. Most do NOT know the rules and laws as they pertain to "credit", and the regulations as dictated by FannieMae, FreddieMac, and GinnieMae.

But, it takes time to hire and train people when the banks are handling a huge increase in delinquent loans. Besides, there is little accountability. Thus, we see a great turn over of personnel in their loss mitigation department.

Do you think a Fannie Mae Bureaucrat cares if a foreclosed home isn't put on the market right away? It's all play money when it's not your money.

Another factor in this is that most loans are not owned by the banks in question. For example, Bank of America only owns 80% of the mortgages they receive payments for.

It's not Bank of America's loss. It's Fannie Mae's loss, Freddie Mac's Loss, or a Pension Fund's Loss. The banks and loan owners have been willing to take huge losses on short sales homes we have sold.

Sure, the short sale process was slow. But, how fast or slow it was didn't depend on the size of the loss. We have experienced very fast short sales on huge losses.

We have also experienced very slow short sales on small losses. The short sale process takes a while whether or not the loss is big or small.

Thinking about a Short Sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 303-521-0984

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Westminster loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Request your FREE copy, below!


Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.

Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Denver, Colorado. Denver Loan Modification Help, Denver Short Sales. Denver Realtor. Westminster, CO Loan Modification Help, Westminster, CO Short Sales, and Westminster Realtor.

For related blog / video blogs, click on the links, below!!

http://denverloanmodhelp.com/?p=329

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www.youtube.com/user/yourhomesellshere

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Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of RE/MAX Alliance.

This information on Stop Foreclosure: Deny Short Sales to Avoid a Loss?, is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Happy Thanksgiving Goes Out to the Real Estate Community!

I would like to wish you ALL, a Very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.

May you be blessed as you fellowship with family, friends, and acquaintances during this special day!!

A special blessing goes out to our Military Men and Women, may they stay safe and continue to show the world that we are the greatest Nation of this time, and will continue to be a Leader in Liberty and Freedom.

I want to provide a special "Thank You" for my Real Estate community for their hard working efforts to show the benefits of Home Ownership and a strong commitment to our Private Property rights!!

For we have been truly Blessed to be in the United States of America, and will continue to Pray to our Savior for the blessings to be ever present in this difficult economy!




Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.

Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Denver, Colorado. Denver Loan Modification Help, Denver Short Sales. Denver Realtor. Westminster, CO Loan Modification Help, Westminster, CO Short Sales, and Westminster Realtor.

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Stop Foreclosure: Short Sale Success From Realtor Using Our Strategies!

Denver, CO – It is important to have the right tools in place to negotiate the short sales in today's environment. Here is an email from another Realtor that had incorporated some of our strategies.

"I sent an email to the lender on a short sale, utilizing the e-mail address list you provided. The email was sent at 1:43 p.m. this afternoon. I received the Short Sale Closing Approval at 5:38 p.m. this evening. No promissory notes and no deficiency judgement. Keep up the fight and thanks again for all you guys are doing! Karen.”

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Our techniques work to help short sale sellers walk away without promissory notes or deficiency judgments. I wish I received approval letters that quick after sending an e-mail!

We have received them in 2-3 days, but not in a single afternoon. It is great to know that you can do the right things to make the banks be responsive!

Let's be honest, this is NOT the rule but more of an exception. This Realtor's email had certainly reached the right management to finalize this situation with a very acceptable result!

We appreciate hearing about how other Realtors have incorporated strategies that have made their sellers resolve their real estate problem with satisfactory success!

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 303-521-0984

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Westminster loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Request your FREE copy, below!


Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.

Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Denver, Colorado. Denver Loan Modification Help, Denver Short Sales. Denver Realtor. Westminster, CO Loan Modification Help, Westminster, CO Short Sales, and Westminster Realtor.

For related blog / video blogs, click on the links, below!!

http://denverloanmodhelp.com/?p=329

www.youtube.com/user/denverloanmodhelp

www.youtube.com/user/yourhomesellshere

FOLLOW DAN HERE:

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of RE/MAX Alliance.

This information on Stop Foreclosure: Short Sale Success From Realtor Using Our Strategies!, is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Stop Foreclosure: Avoid Disaster When Lender Does An Appraisal or BPO!

Westminster CO – One of the biggest threats to your short sale is a high appraisal. Which is why your short sale broker needs to make sure the appraisal gets the right input!

There are a lot of opinions on how to ensure the appraisal has the most correct and accurate data. You need to ask and make sure your agent is willing to put the right check and balances in place during this evaluation by the banks.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

What I mean by the right "check and balances" is, the listing broker needs to pay attention as to who is scheduling to view the property. In the early stages of the short sale, the short sale team needs to know if the lender is going to perform an appraisal or a BPO (Broker Price Opinion) to obtain value. Why?

It is important to know if you will be having a real estate agent setting up the showing to perform the BPO, or if an appraiser will contact you. Too often, when a real estate agent sets up the showing, the listing broker does not KNOW that they are going to perform the BPO. Thus, the listing broker does not provide valuable input to that real estate agent, and then it is possible the right information on market value does NOT get into the BPO!

If an appraiser is setting up the showing, the listing broker MUST provide that appraiser info on market conditions, property condition (what must be repaired or replaced), and good relevant sold comps! Again, too often listing brokers get LAZY and do not perform this extra work!!

What does a listing broker do? When a real estate agent sets up a showing, they can be asked if they are going to view the property for a BPO! Discover why they are wanting to view the property! Especially, in the early stages of the listing and you KNOW the lender needs to get one done for the short sale approval.

Doing this extra work, will assist in getting the lender to a "realistic value" based on YOUR input to the BPO and the appraisal. So, when offers do come in, they will be closer to your listing value and the lender's perception of value! Avoid the high BPO and Appraisal values because the listing broker failed to do extra work!

These type of efforts will help make the short sale process less difficult to work buyers' offers and may help expedite the short sale process. Do it right, from the beginning!!

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 303-521-0984

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Westminster loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Request your FREE loan modification guide, below!


Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.

Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Denver, Colorado. Denver Loan Modification Help, Denver Short Sales. Denver Realtor. Westminster, CO Loan Modification Help, Westminster, CO Short Sales, and Westminster Realtor.

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Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of Remax Alliance.

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Westminster Short Sales: There Is A Surprise Lien On The Short Sale

Westminster CO – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from James. Here is his question.

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“Do you have any suggestions on a surprise lien from a Water Softener company? We were able to get Bank of America to approve the short sale without paying the lien. It could take another 60 days for Bank of America to agree to pay the lien.

The buyers don’t want to wait that long. Is there anything we can do? James.”

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Here is one answer to James’s Question.


Option #1: Yes, you can take the appropriate steps to get this lien satisfied in order for this water softener company to release the lien for the purpose of transferring the title of the property to a new buyer. The best way to do this is by negotiating with the water softener company or collection company that may hold this responsibility to collect the debt. In most cases, we have been able to get this lien debt reduced by 50-80% for the release of the lien.

If the bank refuses to allow this debt to be paid by the borrower (seller), we have made it a condition for the buyer to pay this as part of their closing costs. Why would they do this? The buyer is getting a property for 25-40% below market, and coming up with a few thousand dollars more to obtain the deal is worth it.

Option #2: Many states have laws that allow a homeowner to remove liens if the property is their homestead. Not all states have this condition on a short sale situation.

For example, Florida has a law that enables the seller to file to release the lien thru homestead. I don't remember the exact legal name.

The seller files something and the lien automatically goes away in 45 days. The only reason it wouldn't go away is if the lien holder contests it.

An agent I know in Florida has used it against one of the best debt collection lawyers in the state. Ask your title company for help.

Option #3: Get BOA to agree to give them some money for it. Or, find a way to get it paid on the HUD. As you can see, both of these take time. (Buyer pays for it, example)

Option #4: Pay it out of pocket.

Option #5: You luck out and the lien doesn't attach. Check with your title company to see if this is the case. Oftentimes, they don't even legally attach. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 303-430-6726

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Thinking about a loan modification? Our Westminster loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

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Dan is a Real Estate Agent at Remax Alliance. Westminster Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 303-521-0984. denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com.



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Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Dan Hopper, Remax Alliance, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dan Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of Remax Alliance.

This information on Westminster Short Sales: There Is A Surprise Lien On The Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.