Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Top 5 Reasons to Short Sale Your Home and Avoid Foreclosure

1. Credit - You do not necessarily have to be late on your mortgage payments to be a candidate, therefore no negative reporting on your credit to your FICO score. Foreclosure is also more damaging to your credit than a short sale.

2. Time - Banks are averaging approvals sooner than before, 4-8 weeks.

3. Savings - No out of pocket expenses in most cases.

4. Incentives - You may be eligible for HAFA (Home Affortable Foreclosure Alternatives) and receive relocation incentives of up to $5000.

5. Peace of Mind - Having someone take over the hassle of dealing with the bank.

Contact an Experienced Realtor who can guide you and let you know what to expect.

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