Durham Short Sale Specialist Realtor
Durham NC Short Sale Specialists
- What is a short sale?
A Durham short sale is a real estate program that takes place when a lender allows a borrower to sell their home for an amount that is considerably less than the amount still owed on the property.
- Who qualifies for a short sale?
It is required that homeowners must owe more on their home than it is currently worth and they have to be able to prove to be suffering from a financial hardship. A hardship can be a job loss, divorce, relocation, decreased income, vacant rental property, unplanned medical expenses, death in the family, and others.
- How much does will a short sale cost me?
Short sales services are FREE to qualifying homeowners in distress. The lender takes responsibility for all seller closing costs in the transaction. This includes any Durham short sale Realtor fees.
- Will a short sale hurt my credit?
The short sale has the potential to lower your credit score by no more than 50-100 points in most cases. Simply missing mortgage payments can lower your credit score by 30 or more points each time. However, with a foreclosure these decreases are more serious. Considering that a foreclosure sale can take years in some cases compared to the months it takes to complete a short sale, the damage to your credit score may take longer to recover after a foreclosure. Also, a short sale will appear as “paid in full” on your credit report. Having gone through a foreclosure may affect any future employment and will force you to wait longer to be considered for any new loans.
- Is it necessary that a Realtor short sale my home?
Absolutely, but not just any real estate agent will do. You will need to locate an agent with experience in short sales. Considering short sale transactions can be much more complex than traditional sales, it is recommended that you seek out the service of a trained short sale expert that can make the process move along in a timely manner. It is also helpful if this particular agent has worked with your mortgage company in the past.
For more information on Durham short sales and to speak to a
North Carolina Short Sale Specialist call us now! 1-877-737-4903
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Ask a local short sale specialist!
If your home is in distress and you are opting for a short sale then our Raleigh short sale specialists can offer you their FREE service. We have a team of real estate agents in the Durham area are willing and able to assist you in a North Carolina short sale transaction. Be sure to ask if you can apply for any additional Short Sale Incentive Programs, such as HAFA or Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program.
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