When the real estate market starts to decline, everyone
starts talking about short sales. A short sale happens when the bank is willing
to accept less than what the sellers owe on their real estate. This means you
may find a great deal on your next home. However, short sales aren’t right for
everyone. Before you decide to buy a short sale, you need to ask yourself some
important questions.
1. Can
you afford to buy the property as-is? You can and should have an inspection
done before you buy real estate. However, with a short sale, the seller is most
likely not going to be able to make any repairs before they sell the property.
After all, they’re selling it because they don’t have the money to make the
payments. Make sure you’re able to afford any repairs the property will need.
2. Is
it really a good deal? You need to pay attention to the home’s value. How does
the price compare with what other homes are selling for? Paying $175,000 for a
home when other homes are selling for $130,000 means you’re really not getting
a good deal. Just because the home is a short sale doesn’t mean it’s worth your
time and money.
3. Are
you prepared to deal with the bank? The bank’s only concern is getting their
money from the home sale. To ensure this happens, the bank will require extra
paperwork. They will even take their time negotiating if the seller has more
than one mortgage. It doesn’t matter to them how long you have to wait. If you
don’t have time to wait for the bank to approve the short sale, you probably
should look for a different home.
Right now is a great time to buy a home, whether it’s a
short sale or not. Let me help you find the real estate that best fits your
budget and needs.
RealtyBlogContent.com | Published: 01/28/14
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