Selling A House In Foreclosure
When most people are notified by their lender that their house will soon go into foreclosure, they think all is lost. While it’s a difficult time, the good news is you do still have options that will not hurt you as much financially, such as a short sale. This will allow you to sell your home prior to foreclosure, with the bank getting all the proceeds from the sale. While it may not equal the entire amount of what’s owed, it will generally be enough to satisfy the bank, since it doesn’t want to spend time trying to sell the property and possibly receiving less money in the process. But if you’ve decided it’s time to sell your house quickly, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
If you have a home going into foreclosure due to a divorce, illness, relocation, inheritance, or other life event, always be sure to get your lender’s permission before going ahead with a short sale. By discussing your situation with them ahead of time, you’ll be able to show you’re not being irresponsible in repaying the loan, but rather have had extenuating circumstances occur that led to the current situation.
In these situations, don’t go it alone. Instead, hire a real estate professional to assist you. By doing so, they can help set a reasonable price for the property, answer any questions you may have, and even act as a buffer between you and your lender if necessary. This will be especially …
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