Saturday, January 31, 2026

Coaching

Why short sale sellers may now incur costs at closing

Whether in California where laws have just changed, or in any other state, it is best to be fully equipped to know how to negotiate in advance so a short sale doesn't mean bringing money to the closing table.

Best practices for short sale escalation

Real estate short sales can be a handful, but knowing the ins and outs of escalation can help any short sale transaction to run more smoothly.

Short sale hardship letters should be short and sweet

Seller hardships range from job loss to job transfer, and homeowners nationwide are short selling, but the process is daunting for all involved, so this is one way to make it slightly less so.

Bulletproof way to overcome short sale stressors

Real estate short sales can be entirely stressful, but there is one bulletproof method that real estate practitioners can implement that can massively reduce stressors in the process.

Short sale documentation: what’s the need?

There are changes on the short sale process horizon, but for now, practitioners must understand the need for the hefty documentation requirements on all short sale transactions.

Real estate short sales: what’s in it for me?

With the volume of defaulted loans, there is a lot of business for short sale practitioners, so what's in it for you? Business. Leads. Money.

Arm’s length transactions and short sales

Perhaps not everyone knows, but lenders and servicers typically do not allow non-arm's length transactions, so let's talk about how this works.

Short Sale unknowns: learning from the Magic 8-Ball

The Magic 8-Ball always came with such uncertain responses, just like the short sale sector. Let's look at some common questions about short sales.