
Time to short sell your home?
Don't know what a short sale is? A short sale occurs when you owe more than what the house will possibly fetch in the open market . This can be due to many causes, but often is a result of a rapidly declining housing market.
For many homeowners, a short sale is preferential to foreclosure or bankruptcy when they can negotiate with the lender to write off the difference.
How to do a short sale...
First, get an idea of the true market value of your house. Since hiring a licensed appraiser may not work with your already tight budget, an experienced local REALTOR® that knows the current conditions of the Tucumcari real estate market is a smart way to get a reliable estimate of your home's value.
Next, find out your closing costs. My experience means I know to consider fees like title report, appraisal, escrow, property taxes, and agent commissions to tally your final costs at closing.
Finally, get in touch with your lender and tell them of the situation. They may even have a specific team that manages short sales. Ask about their exact process. Some lenders will be more willing to work with you than others. They may be able to lessen how much you owe or make other arrangements. Your lender will have to agree to the final sale.
