Monday, April 11, 2011

Westminster Short Sales: How To Negotiate Away Promissory Notes

Westminster CO – If your loan has Private Mortgage Insurance, also known as PMI, then there is a high likelihood that they will request that you sign a promissory note.
Today’s blog post talks about how to convince the lender to waive it.
Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.
PMI companies are notorious for asking for promissory notes. The reason they ask for them so much is because there is no risk in doing so.
If the home is foreclosed upon, then they will have to pay a claim for the loss. If the home is sold as a short sale, then they will have to pay a claim for the loss. Either way, they have the same result.
But, if they get a promissory note, then they get some money to help cover the claim. Either way, there is no risk to them.
All that you have to do to avoid the PMI promissory note is show the PMI negotiator that the seller has no assets and does not have the ability to pay a promissory note.
You want to speak directly with the PMI negotiator. If you must, then escalate the file to a supervisor.
When they see the seller has no assets, they will still push for a promissory note. You have to hold firm and sometimes even threaten to go to the press.
If you have made a good case and talked to the right people, then they will usually waive the promissory note. 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 denverforeclosurblog@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. Click here to request a copy.
Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.
Dan is a Real Estate Agent at Remax Alliance. Westminster Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: 303-521-0984. denverforeclosureblog@gmail.com.
View My homes for sale at www.danhopper.com.
Dan Hopper specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Westminster Colorado. Westminster Loan Modification Help, Westminster Short Sales. Westminster Short Sale Realtor. Arvada CO Loan Modification Help, Arvada CO Short Sales. Arvada CO Short Sale Realtor. Westminster CO Short Sales. Westminster Realtor.
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 adviser 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: How To Negotiate Away Promissory Notes is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, April 8, 2011

A Common Short Sale Mistake Being Made On Westminster Short Sales

Westminster CO – I see a lot of agents making mistakes on short sales property valuation. Lenders hire a supposedly impartial third party to value the property.

Many of these people are evaluating 10 properties a day. There is very little quality control and usually no one checks their work.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Because of that, I always try to meet them at the home when they are doing their inspection. I explain the history of the property and why it is selling for that price.

The lender will take as gospel whatever value that person tells the bank the property is worth. If that value is more than the property is selling for, then the lender won’t accept the short sale.

Here are some common mistakes that you need to make sure that your short sale broker avoids.

One common mistake is to use comps outside the neighborhood when the bank is ordering an appraisal instead of an agent. Agents understand that buyers don't buy only in a specific neighborhood.

Buyers look for the best deal they can find within a specific are. Because of this, an agent is more willing to use comps outside of the neighborhood.

But, when the bank is using an appraiser you must use the closest geographical comps, not the lowest priced comps.

The second mistake is not controlling the access to the property. The person evaluating the property should not be able to get access to the house without the short sale broker knowing about it.

Your short sale broker must have all showings go thru their office. A third mistake I see is not treating the people valuing the property with respect.

Short sale brokers will be meeting the same people over and over. So, they must be punctual when they meet them.

They shouldn’t be forceful on the value. I recommend that they be convincing but not overbearing. Don't argue over the value.

Most of the time, the agent or appraiser is going to determine the value on their own. They will look at the comps, and if it all makes sense, then they will use your agent’s comps.

However, if they think that those comps are inaccurate, then they will get their own. I always show up 15 minutes early to familiarize myself with any potential repairs.

I look around and notice nicked drywall, peeled up flooring, cracked tiles, and other issues. When I go thru the house with the agent I note those items and write them on my clipboard.

Once I’ve prepped your Comparable Market Analysis, then I go ahead and send a copy to the short sale negotiator. I tell them that I put my own property valuation together for them to review.

Following these tips can mean the difference between failure and success on your short sale. 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 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.

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

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



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

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



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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 adviser 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 A Common Short Sale Mistake Being Made On Westminster Short Sales is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Westminster Short Sales: A Common Myth On Escalating A Short Sale File

Westminster CO – We see a lot of agent's going about escalating a file the wrong way. It reminds me of the appeals process game in death row.

Everyone has to go thru the appeals process. It drags on for years and years. After a while it simply becomes a game. I don't want to see short sale escalation turn into a "game."

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Treat the Short Sale Escalation Process like a sales process. Don't treat it like just another technical process that you do for no reason.

Don't just escalate the file "because you felt like it." The reason you escalate a file is because the lender is making a bad decision turning down the offer.

You feel, based on your superior knowledge of the property and the local housing market, that they will lose more money thru foreclosure.

And you are moving the file up the chain to make sure they don't lose even more money. When you escalate a file, make sure you tell everyone that they are going to lose money if they don't accept the offer.

Tell them, "Based on my projections, you will net 180k with this offer and 163k after foreclosure." Give them documentation to back that up.

Here are a few examples of documentation we send to them.

1. Comparable Sales.

2. Other similar homes for sale that are competing for the same buyers.

3. Active, competing bank owned comps.

4. Other bank owned sales that were rejected as short sales and the lenders lost money as a result.

5. MLS History.

6. Bank owned comps that may not have been allowed in the Property Valuation or appraisal.

This documentation is designed to help your case. It will help convince them that you are escalating a file for a legitimate reason. It's not just a game to you. 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 danhopper@comcast.net. 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

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. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dan Hopper.

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

Phone: 303-430-6726. danhopper@comcast.net.



View My homes for sale at .

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



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 Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of Remax Alliance.


This information on Westminster Short Sales: A Common Myth On Escalating A Short Sale File is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Westminster Short Sales: The Lender Won't Approve The Short Sale. Now What?



Westminster CO – If you are doing short sales, then you must learn how to escalate a file. Here's why.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

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What do you do when the house isn't selling for any more money, but the bank keeps on rejecting the offers? You can give up, but then the seller loses the house to foreclosure.

Ouch! Why not escalate the file and get it approved? Here's an example of how it worked for the Stop Foreclosure Institute.

We had a house on the market for 4 months. We started the price at 200k and slowly brought it down to $169,900. We finally got an offer for $159,000.

The lender thought the house was worth $195,000. We knew that they wouldn't accept the offer because it was less than their value.

We knew this investor's guidelines and that the current offer at $159,000 didn't have a shot at getting accepted.

In order to get this file approved, we had two things to do.

1. Convince the lender to get a new, more accurate valuation.

2. Escalate the file.

To handle Part 1, we sent the short sale negotiator our own Comparable Market Analysis. We included the Pending homes for sale and the Competing homes for sale.

We explained that their valuation was inaccurate and that they need to order another one. (If your data is good, then most of the time they will order a new valuation.)

Then, we asked for their supervisor's contact info. (Remember, most short sale communications are thru e-mail.)

Two-thirds of the time they will e-mail back the supervisor's info. The other one-third of the time they will just start doing a better job on the file. Either way we have accomplished our goal.

In this case they started doing a much better job on the file. The negotiator ordered a new valuation.

If the new valuation comes back within range, then they will approve the file and we can close. On the subject house, the new valuation came back with the proper value.

We received a short sale approval and closed the sale a month later.

Now, there are a few problems you may run into trying to escalate a file. Sometimes the negotiator won't give you their supervisor's.

And they still won't order a new valuation or help you out. So, you're at a dead end. Here is how to get their supervisor's info.

Call the normal short sale 800 number at the lender. Tell the person answering that you are working on a file with X negotiator and you need to talk to that person's supervisor.

Say something like, "We've talked to the buyers. They will not raise their offer. We've had this house listed for 94 days and this is the best offer we've received. The buyers asked me to call and plead their case."

Most of the time, they will give you that person's name and e-mail address. Always ask for the fax and phone number as well. Most of the time you won't get that, but sometimes you can.

Before I escalated a file, we were was scared to do it. What if the negotiator got mad at us? This held us back.

The reality is that the negotiators don't get mad at all. If you're at a logjam with a file, and you have a good case on why they should accept the offer, then do the logical thing and escalate the file. 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 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.

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

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

View My Blog Video at http://goo.gl/d8xEw.

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

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



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 adviser 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: The Lender Won't Approve The Short Sale. Now What? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Westminster Short Sales: The Short Sale Process from beginning to end!

Westminster CO – The short sale process can vary, but it will generally work as follows:

1) The lender is contacted to discuss the possibility of a short sale and to determine the lender's process for completing the sale.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

2) The seller issues a letter authorizing the release of personal information about the loan and the property to the buyer or escrow agency.

3) The lender will review a settlement statement, which will indicate the proposed selling price, remaining loan balances and itemize all expenses, including real estate commissions and other fees and expenses associated with the closing.

4) The seller will complete a "hardship letter," which will detail and explain all financial difficulties. Lenders will usually want to validate the seller's financial situation by looking at bank statements, investment accounts, along with examining pay stubs and other financial records.

5) The lender will then look to the broker to provide a price opinion by examining the condition of the house and the market value of comparable properties.

6) The lender will then want to scrutinize the purchase agreement to determine if all amounts are reasonable and the real estate commission is acceptable.

To get the lenders approval, first of all write a letter to him about your hardships, backing it up with substantial proof of your financial situation. The next step would be to place the offer.

It would help your case if you get your real estate short sale broker to convince the lender that the price of the property has not been ridiculously lowered.

The last step would be to have detailed pictures and a map of the house, showing details of any repair work if required to be done.

Once the lender approves, the deal is ready to be closed. The buyer can then make out payment to your real estate agent, lawyer or short sale expert who helped negotiate the short sale.

The remainder of the funds is then diverted to paying off your mortgage. In case you are a buyer and are interested in buying a short sale property then you might get enticed at the low prices for a property in a high priced neighborhood.

However, it is better to take caution and not jump at the opportunity. First of all it would be advisable to suggest to your real estate broker to make inquiries with the listing agent and ensure that the property is a short sale one.

Before taking the leap hire a real estate broker who has experience in short sale. Next, it is essential that your short sale broker find out how much the seller owes the lender, who is in the title and whether a foreclosure notice has been filed.

Although the seller might have approved your offer, no deal can be made until the lender has approved.

Have a copy of your earnest money deposit sent to the lender and additionally the lender also might want to know if you are pre-approved and have your own loan available.

Most likely the lender will directly negotiate the commission with your listing broker since he is losing money. The deal will be finalized at this point. 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 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.

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

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



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

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



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 adviser 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 Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of Remax Alliance.

This information on Westminster Short Sales: The Short Sale Process from beginning to end is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Westminster Short Sales: Yes, you can get a $3,000 check for short selling your home

Westminster CO – If you are looking to short sale your home, then I have some good news for you. Thanks to a new government program, HAFA, you can get paid to participate in a short sale.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

If your loan qualifies for the HAFA program, then you may be eligible for a number of financial incentives. You can get up to $3,000 to help with moving costs.

Even better is the stipulation that you will be completely released from the first mortgage debt. No deficiency and no promissory note. Now you don’t have to worry about paying all that money back.

Here are a few other advantages HAFA has over a normal short sale.

1. The lender must process the short sale within 30 days.

2. Lenders are no longer required to check your financial information and confirm that your debt to income ratio is higher than 31%.

3. The short sale can often be pre-approved when it is put on the market. This is good news because it makes your home more attractive to home buyers.

As an incentive to help lenders process HAFA short sales, your lender can get a check for up to $1,500 for helping you. Contact me to see if you qualify for a HAFA 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 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.

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

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



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

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



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 adviser 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: Yes, you can get a $3,000 check for short selling your home is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Westminster Short Sales: Can banks get in trouble for taking too long to process a short sale file?



Westminster CO – We received a lot of feedback from yesterday’s post.

One agent said, “You obviously don’t know what you are talking about. Bank X won’t give us a response on the file and we have been waiting 5 months for an answer.

How dare you suggest that I am incompetent because they haven’t replied?” (The bank was a large national bank whose name I changed for this post.)

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

First off, we are not saying that all real estate brokers are incompetent. However, we do see some brokers with no experience with short sales attempting to sell them.

Here is the issue. Banks do have responsibilities. In 80% of cases, the bank we negotiate with does not own the loan. That means they don’t take any of the loss from short sales that aren’t handled properly.

In order to reduce losses, the people that do own the loans have laid out specific guidelines. Those guidelines state exactly how the bank should process the short sale.

In addition, they give deadlines for how long it takes to process the file. For example, VA gives 45 days for a bank to process and approve or deny a short sale.

If the bank doesn’t meet that requirement, then they can be fined by VA or lose their Mortgage Servicing Rights. By the way, those rights are worth $1,000 to $5,000 per loan they handle.

We hold banks accountable on short sales. It is their job to handle the short sales quickly and competently.

If they don’t do their job, then we let the people that own the loan know about it. 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 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.

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

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



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

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



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 adviser 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 Hopper's personal views and do not reflect the views of Remax Alliance.

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