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Definitions for Deal-Seeking Buyers: Short Sales, Foreclosures, and REO Homes

HomeLight

According to Troy Walseth , a Florida real estate agent with over 27 years experience, banks don’t typically allow a homeowner to go straight to a short sale unless the amount still owed is more than the current market value of the home. At this point it is now called a bank-owned or real estate-owned (REO) property.

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131 Real Estate Terms & Definitions Your Clients Expect You to Know in 2023

The Close

Whether you’re a veteran agent or a rookie hoping to sound authoritative during your first transaction, you need to be able to succinctly explain common real estate terms and definitions to your clients. It might feel stressful, but handling contingencies well is actually a time when you, as the agent, can really shine.