Comments on: There is no Short in Short Sale

By: Toby Barnett

Toby Barnett — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:01:05 +0000

Lately, in our market area, we have see short sales become more timely due to the number of agents becoming more experienced and hiring a short sale negotiator to faciliate. SS negotiators are handy but the fees really eat away at a commission.

By: Las Vegas MLS Homes

Las Vegas MLS Homes — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:53:22 +0000

That’s great Mical. 3 months is a considerably short amount of time.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:51:30 +0000

This is so true. I can’t tell you how many agents dred short sales. This is great for those who are patient and have the time for them.

By: Luxury Hawaii Real Estate

Luxury Hawaii Real Estate — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:42:54 +0000

Many agents here in Hawaii do not consider short sale as an option now. Considering recent events, Short Sales can be tied up too long for a buyers or sellers taste.

By: donald@ las vegas real estate

donald@ las vegas real estate — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:44:54 +0000

Too bad people didn’t catch it before it happened and sell their houses before everything went down.

By: Gwen Crocker

Gwen Crocker — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:51:50 +0000

I have actually had 2 short sales in St. Louis area that went pretty quick recently. Maybe it’s the new 10 day response rule which speeded things up. Or maybe it was just Luck. All of them before where nightmares

By: Henderson NV Homes

Henderson NV Homes — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:44:49 +0000

That’s very true Sam. If you’re short, don’t do short sales. They take a verrrry long time! Not to mention all the work you do in the process, following-up and what not. I don’t even know if they’re worth it half the time to tell you the truth. What is the longest short sale anyone has ever had to deal with? This should be good.

By: Danny

Danny — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:41:06 +0000

Hey Toby, Yes now our Idx has both a short sale and foreclosure field and tells the visitor if it is a short sale or foreclosure.

By: Toby Barnett

Toby Barnett — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:15:34 +0000

Maybe one day it will all come together. One thing that has recently changed on our IDX feed is that now foreclosures can be separated from regular listings. But nothing regarding short sales.

By: Hugh @ Richmond Va Condos

Hugh @ Richmond Va Condos — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:36:26 +0000

I agree with @Toby that consumers using an IDX feed should be able to see the fields identifying the property as a ‘short sale’. It never ceases to amaze me how the MLS aviods transparency with end-users!