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Frequently Asked Short Sale Questions

Q: Who do you represent in a Short Sale, the Seller or the Bank?

A: We represent the property seller.

Q: Who pays the seller's closing costs, real estate broker commissions, attorney fees, back taxes, unpaid assessment dues and other fees?

A: The Bank.

Q: Do I have to pay taxes on the cancelled mortgage debt?

A: No. Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act - Bill HR 3648 was signed by President Bush on December 20, 2007. This Act ensures that any deficiency written off as part of the Short Sale will not be treated as taxable income. "When your home is losing value and your family is under financial stress, the last thing you need is to be hit with higher taxes" - President Bush.

Bill H.R. 3648 - See The White House Press Release: www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071220-3.html

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Q: Will my Credit Score drop due to the Short Sale?

A: Yes. You should be able to rebuild your credit within 1 year. Many banks don't even report short sales to credit bureaus, as opposed to foreclosure (300 point loss) which could stay on your record for up to 10 years. A ‘short sale' shows up on the credit report as a ‘settled debt' and is a neutral item. The negative points are from missed or late payments.

Q: Can I do a Short Sale if I have a Conventional Loan and a Home Equity Line of Credit or the 2nd mortgage?

A: Yes. The first mortgage will offer money to the home equity lender (or the 2nd mortgage) to obtain a release. The second mortgage may ask for additional funds, that we will negotiate at a substantial discount for the seller. We may also attach the contract addendum and ask the buyer to pay part of the seller's closing costs not covered by the seller's bank. This is necessary because the Foreclosing Lender is usually not willing to pay more than $1,000 to release subordinate liens.

Q: What forms do I have to sign?

A: You will be asked to sign a listing agreement with RE/MAX CITY (so we can start marketing your property right away), authorization form, write a hardship letter to your lender explaining your situation (samples available), provide some financial information to justify your hardship: bank statements, pay stubs, etc..

Q: Can the seller live in the property during the Short Sale?

A: Yes, a homeowner can continue to live in the property until the short sale is completed.

Q: Can the Seller profit from a Short Sale?

A: No. Lenders will not allow the seller to profit from the short sale while they are losing money at the same time.

Q: Can I short sell my property to a family member?

A: No. A short sale must be an "arms-length" transaction. The property may not be sold to anyone the seller has a relationship with.

Q: Can I do a Short Sale myself?

A: Banks prefer to work with reputable professional REALTORS specializing in Short Sales and Foreclosures to ensure the property receives necessary marketing and exposure, instead of dealing directly with unlicensed individuals. Properties listed with Realtors tend to sell close to the current market value.

Q: I'm not selling this house for under $400,000!

A: The listing price needs to be set according to current market value not based on what you owe to the bank. If you overprice your property, you are only helping sell other properties in your area, as they will "steal" your buyers. The listing price should be adjusted by about 2% every 2 weeks or so, until interest and offers are generated. You don't want to run out of time with no offers at hand and the bank to foreclose on the property. Offer must be sent to bank prior to the sheriff sale date (auction) in order to prevent foreclosure.

Q: I owe $600,000 but the house will probably sell for $300,000. Will the bank accept such a huge loss?

A: It typically has nothing to do with the loan payoff. It is about the value of the real estate today, which is based upon bank appraisal of the property.

Q: My lender said they are going to go ahead and foreclose on the property, can I still do a Short Sale?

A: Yes. You can do a short sale until the actual foreclosure sale date (auction) takes place. In Illinois, you would have to have missed about 10 mortgage payments before the property can be auctioned off. You should list the property as a short sale and continue showing it until one of the offers is approved by the bank. It's possible to get the last minute short sale approval from the lender just before the property goes to the auction.

Q: Bank has changed the locks on my property, what should I do?

A: Change them back. Many banks try to preserve their assets, properties that appear to be abandoned by changing property locks, boarding up or winterizing them to prevent damage. You may be evicted however 30 days after the foreclosure sale date (auction). Contact us and we will check on the foreclosure status.

Q: Can I do a Short Sale if I applied for a Loan Modification, Forebearance or filed for Bankruptcy?

A: First, you need to decide whether you want to keep the property or not. You should apply for a Short Sale only if you don't intend to keep the property. If you want to keep the property but need assistance from your lender, you should request a Loan Modification or a Forebearance Plan. Short Sale process will be stalled and can not be completed if you apply for a Loan Modification or file for Bankruptcy at the same time. You may want to wait until the short sale or foreclosure is completed and then file for Bancruptcy.

Q: Do I have to pay my utility bills if the property is vacant?

A: The property owner is responsible for maintaining and securing their property. If your heating gas and electric bills are not getting paid, your property could get severely damaged/ flooded due to frozen and burst pipes in the winter months. We can provide you with referrals to companies that will help you get the property secured and winterized in order to prevent damage.

Q: Where will my closing take place?

A: We have over 150 closing locations throughout the state of Illinois.

Q: Do I have to go to the closing?

A: The seller is not required to attend the closing.

Q: How much does it cost to do a Short Sale with Michael Sorensen Team?

A: NOTHING! You will never be asked to pay us any money! Michael Sorensen Team will spend countless hours working for you, without any out of pocket expenses to the seller, regardless if the deal closes or not. We negotiate all of our fees directly with your lender.

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Why choose Michael Sorensen Team for your Short Sale service?

- there are no out of pocket expenses to property sellers for any of our short sale service. We are paid by the bank, at closing.

- we are Short Sale and Pre Foreclosure specialists. We help property owners avoid foreclosure and walk away with no obligations. Short Sale prevents Foreclosure.

- we have partnered with the largest short sale negotiation firms and real estate attorneys specializing in short sale and foreclosure law, who close more short sale transactions than anyone else in Illinois.

- we have established relationships with virtually every lender, so we are able to properly 'package' the short sale and get it to the right person in the right format in the right time for a prompt response.

- A Short Sale is a real estate sales transaction where the bank agrees to sell the property to a third party, for less than is owed in mortgages, if the seller is in financial hardship or must relocate.

- we don't charge any upfront fees and you will not be asked to bring any money to the closing. The Realtors' commissions, the Lawyers fees, our Short Sale negotiators and the Seller's closing costs are paid by the bank, at closing.

- Beware of "Mortgage & Foreclosure Rescue" scams, we will never try to buy your property from you, and we will never ask you to sign the deed over to us. We just want to help you sell it. Only do business with reputable and established real estate brokers that you know and trust.

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