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

HomeLight

You may have heard that short sales, foreclosures, or bank-owned properties offer great opportunities for a steal , but what do these different terms mean, and how does the homebuying transaction work for each? What’s the difference between buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, and where can the best deals be had?

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Hit Them With Your Best Shot: How Much to Offer on a Short Sale

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But what if it’s a different kind of sale … for example, how much should you offer on a short sale? Enter the short sale : a solution for the seller, and a special opportunity for a buyer. What’s a short sale? Short sales are unique because they require the approval of the seller’s lender.

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How to Buy a Foreclosure: Your Go-To Guide to Distressed Properties

HomeLight

Again, the timeline varies by state, but this typically begins three to six months after the first missed payment , according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Let’s take a look at the most common foreclosure sales and how they work. Short sale. How do you finance a foreclosed property?

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Chicago Realtor: Marki Lemons Queen of Foreclosures

Realty Biz

ML: I’m a subject matter expert on foreclosures, short sales, technology and social media, and then I am a full time instructor in the State of Illinois, dealing with license law, pre-licensing, that sort of thing. We recently sat down with Marki to discuss her real estate career past and present.

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Adapting to Today’s Market Realities

RIS Media

That’s why the Center for REALTOR® Development has been dedicated to offering safe, convenient and affordable ways to access valuable educational and networking opportunities since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Certification Course. Dates: Oct. 8 – 9, 2020.

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Buying REO Homes? Here’s What to Do — And What Not to Do — According to Experts

HomeLight

So how can you develop that skill that makes the pros so confident — and drives major return on investment? Most REOs are sold on the MLS,” explains Todd Miller, who worked in mortgage banking for over a decade, has purchased several REO homes, and now runs the personal finance website TightwadTodd.com.

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A Quick Guide to Understanding Real Estate Designations

Windemere Selling

Accredited Land Consultant ( ALC ): Land experts have expert knowledge and experience in land auctioning, leasing, development, farm management, land investment analysis, and tax deferment. Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource® ( SFR® ): Short sales are different than typical home sales because they deal directly with financial institutions.

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