A real estate short sale is a sale that occurs when a homeowner owes more money on their mortgage than the market value of their home.
How long a short sale will take is based on different factors.
Does the homeowner have more than one loan for their home?
Do they have mortgage insurance?
What type of loan(s) do homeowners have for their home?
f you can show a hardship and that you do not have sufficient income to make reasonable payments, you can request to sell your home via a short sale with your lender or servicer.
These steps outline the process for a Real Estate Short Sale.
The bottom line is that real estate short sales do take a long time to complete for both the selling and buying process, and an exact timeline is hard to determine. Homeowners who are contemplating a short sale as an option should be prepared for the process to be lengthy. Homeowners who can continue to pay their mortgage while the short sale is taking place may be able to avoid the worst credit impacts, meaning that anyone who is trying to sell their home as a short sale should budget, plan and be prepared.
Home buyers who are contemplating purchasing a short sale may also have a long wait ahead of them. During the short sale process, some banks take weeks to respond to offers, while others never respond at all. Patience is key to purchasing a short sale home. Contact us now for a free consultation.
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