Bank Owned Properties are out selling all other inventory by 66% here in Kissimmee/ Saint Cloud, Florida. Although Short Sales out number all listings by about 66%. Currently, banks are not approving all short sales at the contract price. They are trying to get over market value. Bank Owned properties are at market value. Short Sales can take up to 6 months to negotiate, Bank Owned properties in about 1 week.
Most short sales are offered at a price that the market will bare. In a declining market, waiting 6 months, the bank is at the advantage, not the consumer. Bank Owned properties are usually offered just below current market value.
Not all Short Sales take 6 months. But the majority are taking at least that long.
Keep an eye on the market and choose a partner in an Experienced Real Estate Professional.
Mark Horan
"The Resident Chef"
Broker
Resident Team Realty, LLC
Phone: 407-301-0312 Fax: 407-426-1101
Email: ResidentTeamRealty@yahoo.com
Website: www.ResidentTeam.com
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