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Short Sale Success in The Sanctuary, Oviedo FL

Location: Oviedo, FL

Lender: Wachovia (originally through World Bank)

Initial Purchase Price of Home: Over $450,000

Loan Amount Owed: Approx $375,000

Hardship: Loss of job necessitating relocation

Initial List Price: $315,000

Final List Price: $295,000

Sold Price: $295,000

Last Mortgage Payment: Homeowners never stopped making payments

Time to Obtain Lender Approval for Short Sale: 15 days

Days from Listing to Sold: 153

Complications: 1) Buyer #1 dropped out when lender approval came in because the buyer of his house backed out and he was unable to obtain financing. 2) Buyer #2 backed out only three days after signing contract and before deposit was submitted.

What Went Right: Buyer #3 came in at full list price and full cooperation.

Monetary Contribution Required of Homeowners to Finalize Short Sale: $0

Posted Sunday Sep 20