A Common Utah Short Sale Negotiation Mistake: Allowing The Buyer To Pressure You Into Accepting The First Offer

Salt Lake City, UTAH – Many times you will feel pressure to reply right away to an offer. But, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t negotiate.

Buyers are impatient and if they really like your house, then they will want an answer to their offer right away. But, you know what else that means?

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It also means they are probably willing to pay more for your property. Take the time to talk to your realtor. You need to take a little time and consider the situation.

Have you been able to find out any information on the buyers? Use that to put yourself in the buyer's shoes. A little space and an objective third part will lead to more effective decision making.

Yielding to pressure and making a rash decision can cause you to lose money. You might just accept the buyer’s offer as is and miss out on the extra money they were willing to pay for your home.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

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Phone: (801) 651-0707. Forsiecity@gmail.com@gmail.com.

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A Common Utah Short Sale Negotiation Mistake: Dropping Your Price Before Negotiations Start

Salt Lake City UTAH – Many buyers will ask what your bottom line is. They know that they can usually negotiate a home seller down to an even lower price.

Don't fall for it. You've already made the first move by setting a price for your home. Tell the buyers that you need to think it over and get back to them.

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Then, ask them what they like about your home. If they tell you, then you can determine their motivation to buy your home. After that, ask them what they are thinking of offering on your home.

The reason this rule is so important is that in some negotiations you may offer more at the beginning than the other party is willing to accept. Here is an example of this.

A person I know was trying to buy something. He had a price in mind that he was willing to pay. He thought the best price he could get was $1,500, but he was willing to pay up to $2,000.

He asked the seller what he wanted for the item. The seller responded that he didn't know what he wanted. He offered the seller $1,500 and the seller accepted it.

Later on he learned that the seller was desperate. The seller had a price in mind of $800 to $1,000. If the seller had mentioned an opening price first, then he would have saved $500! Instead the seller made an extra $500.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

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Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Bountiful Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. Forsiecity@gmail.com.

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Important Notice

Dave Forsberg, Presidio Utah Real Estate are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Presidio Utah Real Estate.

This information on A Common Utah Short Sale Negotiation Mistake: Dropping Your Price Before Negotiations Start is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

A Common Utah Short Sale Negotiation Mistake: Talking Too Much

Salt Lake City UTAH – This is the worst sin of negotiating. Don't tell the buyer's or their agent your life's story.

What do you think would pop into a buyer's head if they heard this out of a seller's mouth? "We must sell the home because it is in foreclosure and if we don't sell it be June 23rd, then the bank will foreclose on it."

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Immediately they will think, "I wonder what they owe on the house. If it doesn't sell they will have a foreclosure. The sellers probably just want to get what they owe on the home so they can avoid foreclosure."

This is an extreme example, but it shows you how a simple slip of the tongue could cause a seller to lose a large amount of their hard earned equity.

A seller facing foreclosure in that situation might be desperate enough to "get out" with none of their equity just to avoid foreclosure.

But, what if they buyer was willing to pay the market value for the home? That seller just lost all their equity! When a buyer asks why you are selling answer them without giving away any extra information.

You could say, "Oh, we would like to move to a smaller home." You don't need to say much more than that. And don't tell them you must sell by a certain date to avoid foreclosure!

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Urah Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. utahhomesaver@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to Sell immediately,  we can buy now and close in 7 days call me at 801.651.0707

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A Common Utah Short Sale Negotiation Mistake: Not Learning the Buyer’s Motivation

Salt Lake City UTAH – Despite what you have been told price isn't the only reason people buy. Maybe they really like a certain feature in your home.

They might be willing to pay more because of that feature. Sometimes they might even absolutely love that feature.

They have been home hunting for a while and finally found a home that met their needs completely. That means they are willing to pay more for your home.

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If you meet the buyers, then ask them why they are buying a home. They might tell you that they are being transferred and have to find a home by a certain date. If you know that, you will be able to negotiate a higher sales price.

Your agent needs to probe for the buyer's motivation every chance they get. If the buyers have an agent, then they need to probe that agent for information.

"Why do the buyers like this home", "Where are they moving from", and "How does this home compare to other homes" are some of the questions they should be asking. No, they shouldn't be asking them as bluntly as that.

But, you can often find the answers in a roundabout way. For example, your realtor could say, "They will love our town because of the X (insert a unique feature of your town.) Do they have an X where they live now?"

That will start the conversation about where they are moving from. You can learn a lot from what the other realtor says.

It can really help with the negotiations. You would be amazed at what some people will tell you.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at Forsie City@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. UTAH Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. Forsiecity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately,  we buy homes as is, and close in 7 days or less.  Call me now 801.651.0707 

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Important Notice

Dave Forsberg, PresidioUtah Real Estate  are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Prudential Utah Real Estate - Bountiful.

This information on A Common UTAH Short Sale Negotiation Mistake: Not Learning The Buyer’s Motivation is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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UTAH Short Sales: Negotiation Tip - Don't Get Insulted By Lowball Offers

salt Lake City, UTAH – Some buyers will think that since your house is a short sale, then they can make any lowball offer.

Many sellers get offended over their offers and turn them away. After going thru many short sales we have actually found that lowball offers are not necessarily a bad thing. Let me explain why.

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So you get the advantage of getting a good deal. Now, I am sure you are asking, “Why are short sales a bargain?”

After you accept the buyer’s offer you have to wait for your lender to approve the short sale. This process can take from thirty to ninety days.

That gives the buyers lots of time to sell themselves on the house. They drive their friends past it. They drive their parents past it.

“That is the house we are trying to buy”, they tell them. “That’s a nice house. I think you are making a great decision”, their friends and family tell them.

The short sale lender will order an appraisal of the house. They will come back and say that they will not accept a sales price much lower than the appraised value.

We tell the buyers that the short sale lender has ordered and appraisal. The appraisal came back at X, and the lender won’t allow the property to sell for less.

At that point most buyers agree to pay the price. We have seen buyers agree to pay 5-10% more than they had originally offered.

We feel that it is because they had time to “sell” themselves on the house. What do you think? Let me know by commenting below.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at ForsieCity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Utah Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. ForsieCity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately,  we buy homes no matter what condition they are in Call me at 801.651.0707 and we will discuss the details.   Best part we close in 7 days or less.

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What You Should Know Before Buying A UTAH Short Sale

Salt Lake City, UTAH – If you are considering buying a short sale, then you should know what you are getting involved with.

First off congratulations! Buying a short sale is a great decision. Most short sales usually sell for 3-5% less than other comparable homes.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

So you get the advantage of getting a good deal. Now, I am sure you are asking, “Why are short sales a bargain?”

The reason is that a short sale takes longer than a normal real estate sale. You have to wait 30-60 days for the seller’s bank to approve your offer.

In addition, some agents do not understand short sales. They talk bad about them even though they have not educated themselves on how they work.

Here are a few things you should educate yourself on before making an offer on a short sale.

How experienced at short sales is the seller’s agent? If the seller’s agent has little short sale experience, then you should probably look at another house.

How many liens does the seller have? If the seller has three or more mortgages and/or liens, then you should pass. It’s hard to make a short sale work in these situations.

Remember the Aesop’s Fable about the monkeys with their hands in the jar? Well, all three lienholder’s hands are in the cookie jar. But, none will put down any cookies so they can pull their hand out.

The bottom line: One or two mortgages and/or liens is ok. Three or more is not.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Bountiful Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. utahhomesaver@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

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Step Three In Fixing The Flawed Bountiful Short Sale Process: Accountability

Bountiful UTAH – Once the lenders have solid data in place to find and measure the problem, then solid decisions can be made to fix the problems. Our last blog post detailed how to get that data.

Once you have the data, then you can have accountability. Here are a few things we know should be held more accountable.

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#1: People that value the property for the lenders. Before approving a loan modification or short sale, the lenders compare that financial result with what they can expect from foreclosure.

What they will recoup on the short sale or loan modification is a relatively solid number. What they will recoup on foreclosure is not.

So, they ask an expert to tell them what the property is worth. This person evaluates the property and tells the lender what they think the property is worth.

In our opinion, these valuations are not always accurate. We see many people say a property is worth $240,000. The short sale offer is for $225,000 and is rejected because of the $15,000 difference.

However, when the property is foreclosed and the dust settles, the home ends up selling for $200,000. That is a big discrepancy and someone needs to be held accountable for it.

#2: The people processing these files. In some cases the people processing these files don’t answer calls or respond to e-mails. Because of this, many short sales fail and are foreclosed on later.

If a buyer offering to pay $225,000 walks after two months and the home sells for $200,000 as a foreclosure, then the person processing the short sale needs to be held accountable.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at utahhomesaver@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Prudential Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Bountiful Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. utahhomesaver@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

View My homes for sale at BuyUtahNow.com.

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor. North Salt Lake Realtor, North Salt Lake Short Sales. Short Sales in North Salt Lake. Woods Cross Short Sales. Short Sales in Woods Cross. Woods Cross Realtor. Sunset Short Sales. Short Sales in Sunset. Sunset Realtor. Kaysville Short Sales. Kaysville Realtor. Short Sales in Kaysville. Salt Lake City Short Sales. Short Sales in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Realtor. Centerville Short Sales. Short Sales in Centerville. Centerville Realtor.

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The Second Step In Fixing The Flawed Bountiful Short Sale Process

Bountiful UTAH – In our last post, we agreed that the first step in fixing the flawed short sale process is to acknowledge what the problem is.

We agreed that the problem is that the lenders and investors are losing billions on defaulted loans.

In addition, American Homeowners are losing billions on declining home values caused by a housing market decline caused by foreclosures.

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The next step is measuring the damage and finding ways to fix it. Here is how we suggest that by done.

To analyze the problem properly, someone will need to study the results. Lenders need to start tracking the results of their actions.

The projected outcome from each of the outcomes should be recorded. Each defaulted loan will have several stats.

First will be the expected outcome if they had agreed to a loan modification. They find that out by asking the homeowner what they are willing to pay monthly.

They plug that into an amortization calculator and find out the mortgage amount that payment equates to. For example a homeowner says that can pay $1,500 a month for the next 30 years.

That equates a $264,182 mortgage at 5.5% interest. Measurement #1: Loan Modification: $264,000 could be realized by accepting that loan modification.

If the house is marketed as a short sale, then any and all offers should be recorded. Let’s say a buyer offers to buy the home for $249,000. That would give us Measurement #2: Short Sale Return: $249,000.

The short sale is rejected. The home is foreclosed and sold as a foreclosure. It is put on the market and ends up selling for $218,000. That gives us our final measurement.

Measurement #3: Foreclosure Return: $218,000.

Now we can all see solid numbers on the results. If that lender did reject the loan mod and short sale, then that process needs to be fixed.

With proper measurement there is no more guessing. Solid, pragmatic decisions can be made to fix the problem.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at utahhomesaver@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Prudential Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Bountiful Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. utahhomesaver@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

View My homes for sale at BuyUtahNow.com.

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor. North Salt Lake Realtor, North Salt Lake Short Sales. Short Sales in North Salt Lake. Woods Cross Short Sales. Short Sales in Woods Cross. Woods Cross Realtor. Sunset Short Sales. Short Sales in Sunset. Sunset Realtor. Kaysville Short Sales. Kaysville Realtor. Short Sales in Kaysville. Salt Lake City Short Sales. Short Sales in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Realtor. Centerville Short Sales. Short Sales in Centerville. Centerville Realtor.

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Why A UTAH Short Sale Saves Your Lender Money

Salt Lake City,  UTAH – I throw around the statistic that a short sale reduces a lender's losses by 20% compared to a foreclosure.

However, I am sure that there are many people who find that hard to believe. So today I am going to give you a breakdown of exactly why it happens.

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I will use an real life example. A short sale was listed for sale for $425,000. After a few months, the sellers received an offer for $385,000.

They submitted the short sale package to the lender. The lender didn't accept the short sale. The home did not sell as a short sale.

The lender started foreclosure proceedings and foreclosed on the home 19 months later. They put it on the market as a bank owned property (REO.)

It sold for $230,000. This is a real life example. We have lots of other similar examples. Short sale offers are turned down only to have the home sell for much less after foreclosure.

Let's go thru the reasons this lender lost so much money.

First off, the real estate market was declining heavily at the time. Home values are still declining even today. So they lost $155,000 in home value decline. Probably half of that loss was because of the declining market.

The other half was because bank owned homes sell for less than owner occupied homes. Why? Because nothing is maintained. The yard isn't mowed, the house isn't kept clean, and no pride of ownership shows.

Besides, the sales process for bank owned homes also hurts what they sell for. Last of all, buyers know the home is bank owned and make lowball offers because of it.

They also lost interest income. The home would have sold for $385,000 twenty-one months earlier (17 months foreclosure time plus 2 months to put the home on the market and 2 months to sell.)

$385,000 lent at 4.5% interest earns $17,325 annually. Over 21 months that comes out to $30,318.75. Another big loss.

Plus they had to pay property taxes the entire time the home was on the market. Annual property taxes are $6,521.08. Over 21 months that comes out to $11,411.89.

As you can see, the costs just keep on adding up. I'm sure I am missing other costs. Do you see how a short sale benefits a lender?

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at forsircity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate UTah Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. Forsiecity@gmail.com.

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UTAH Short Sale: How To Find The Short Sale Negotiators E-mail Address

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Many agents get frustrated because they know who the short sale negotiator is, but they don’t have any way to communicate with them.

Most short sale negotiators communicate by email. But, they usually wait until they are well into the transaction before they give you their e-mail.

We try james.rush, jim.rush, jim.a.rush, james.a.rush, and run thru all the middle initials in the alphabet. The bad e-mails get get a notification that they couldn’t get thru. We know which e-mail is the correct one because it doesn’t come back.

This even works for finding the CEO’s e-mail. We sent an e-mail to ken.lewis @bankofamerica.com and received a response soon thereafter.

No, I don’t think that e-mail ever reached Ken Lewis. But, someone is checking it and they responded.

I think the closest a Stop Foreclosure Institute Member has ever gotten to talking to a CEO is when one found the direct line to Sterling Edmunds, the CEO of Suntrust.

Reaching a CEO is exciting, but it isn’t the goal. Our goal is to get a competent person to review the short sale. They will approve it when we show how it makes financial sense to do so.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by calling 801.651.0707

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Real Estate. Utah  Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. Forsiecity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.



David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.

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Important Notice

Dave Forsberg, Presidio  Real Estate and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Prudential Utah Real Estate - Bountiful.

This information on Utah Short Sale: How To Find The Short Sale Negotiators E-mail Address is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

How Long Does It Take For My Credit To Go Back To Normal After A UTAH Short Sale?

Salt Lake City,  UTAH – I recently received a question from Sammy. Here was his question.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

"I like your blog post about how to get out of paying a deficiency. However, how long will it be on your credit report before your life goes back to normal? I would like to resolve the deficiency but the attorney/collector doesn't seem willing to budge from the full amount.

I've even had an attorney friend of mine contact them and try to negotiate something and they still wouldn't budge. Sammy.”

Here is the answer to his question. If you are dealing with a lawyer that is directly representing the lender, then you will have a tough time. They have to negotiate hard to justify being paid $150 an hour.

Be happy you have a short sale on your credit. That usually affects you for 2-3 years. A foreclosure will usually affect your credit for 5-7 years.

If your goal is to improve your credit, then you can often get the negative reports removed by disputing them. We have put together entire blog posts about how to fix your credit.

Scroll down this blog to read them. You have a good chance of disputing off any negative items on your credit report.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate -  UTAH Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. FORSIECITY@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately?  We buy homes in ANY CONDITION.   Call me now at 801.651.0707 and we can discuss the details and I'll show you how we can close in less than 7 days.

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales inl Utah. Utah Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor. Utah Short Sales. Salt Lake City Short Sales. Short Sales in Salt Lake. Short Sales in Utah.

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Important Notice

Dave Forsberg & Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Presidio Utah Real Estate.

This information on How Long Does It Take For My Credit To Go Back To Normal After A UTAH Short Sale? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

UTAH Short Sales: Why do some buyer’s offers get accepted while others are declined?

Salt Lake City, UTAH – I received a question from Jonathan. Here was his question.

"I am looking to buy a short sale. The seller wouldn’t accept my offer. My agent told me it was because the short sale lender has told them they wouldn’t accept the offer.

I am a cash buyer and can’t understand why they wouldn’t take my offer. Why do some buyer’s offers get accepted while others are declined? Jonathan.”


Here is the answer to his question. Usually the offer that is accepted is the one that is offering the highest sales price.

Sure banks and short sale lenders like cash offers. But, that is only everything else is the same. They won’t accept a cash offer when it is lower than other offers on the table.

Here is an example. A normal homeowner is selling their house. It is worth $400,000 and he is asking $400,000 for the home.

A buyer offers $350,000 cash. “You should accept my offer because it is cash”, the buyer says. Meanwhile another buyer offers $400,000 and they have already been approved for a loan.

If you were that seller, what would you do? Would you take a little risk to make an extra $50,000? Most people would. In fact, there isn’t much risk because the buyer has already been approved for a loan.

Yes, cash does matter. But, these banks want to reduce their losses as much as possible. They are already losing tens and hundreds of thousands on a short sale.

They own these homes cash. They don’t have to get their money out right away. They like cash offers, but they like to reduce their losses even more.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by call me at 801.651.0707.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate.  UTAH Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. FORSIECITY@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.


David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.



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Important Notice

Dave Forsberg, Prudential Utah Real Estate - Bountiful, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Prudential Utah Real Estate - Bountiful.

This information on Bountiful Short Sales: Why do some buyer’s offers get accepted while others are declined? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

UTAH Short Sales: Why Do Short Sales Fail?

Salt Lake City, UTAH – I recently received a question from James. Here was his question.

"I’ve heard that there is a 70% failure rate on short sales. Is that true? If so, then why do so many short sales fail? James”

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here is the answer to his question. Yes, a lot of short sales do fail. However, those statistics are for individual short sale offers submitted to lenders. If the first offer on a short sale is turned down, then another offer is usually submitted.

On each individual house being sold, the failure rate is much lower. Here are the reasons that many short sales do fail.

Reason #1: The sales price is lower than the lender wants. The lender thinks the house is worth X, but the sales price is $30,000 lower than X.

The lenders are not always getting good information on the property values. In my opinion, their valuation method is flawed.

There is a serious conflict of interest in the way lenders obtain their property value. But, the lenders don’t really care to fix it.

Reason #2: The tenant doesn’t want the home to be shown. Many short sales are rental properties. However, the tenant doesn’t want the home to be shown to buyers.

Why not? Well, if the house sells then they will have to move out and find another place. They are comfortable where they are at and they don’t want to move.

This is why a home that is rented is much harder to short sell than a vacant home.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at ForsieCity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Bountiful Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707. Forsiecity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately?   Wee buy homes in any condition,  and close in less than 7 days, call me at 801.651.0707 

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor. Salt Lake City Short Sales. Short Sales in Utah. Bountiful Loan Mod Programs. Loan Modification Programs.

Another UTAH Short Sale Myth: Lenders Are Dragging Their Feet On Short Sales And Waiting On A Bailout

Salt Lake City, UTAH – I received a question from Josh. Here was his question.

"I heard that a short sale reduces a lender's losses by 20% compared to a foreclosure. You would think that would make them excited to work on my short sale. But, they are dragging their feet.

My lender isn't that excited to work on my short sale. I think they are waiting for another bailout. Do you think that is true? Josh."


Here is the answer to his question and some insight into what is really happening at the lenders. I think at the beginning of the recession the lenders were waiting for a bailout.

But, after that the real slowdown was that they are simply understaffed. In 2007 very few people were short selling their house.

The lenders didn't need a lot of people to process the few short sales. Fast forward 2 years. Short sale volume probably multiplied by ten times or more.

But, it takes time to hire and train more staff. Short sales aren't simple. There are lots of guidelines and laws regulating them. A new staff person can't just show up and start processing files tomorrow.

More than anything else this has slowed down the short sale process. So, do the lenders like short sales? The CEO does because it cuts the lender's losses.

But, the employee who has watched his file law quadruple probably doesn't like short sales. He is having a hard time coping with the extra workload.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com  I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by calling 801.651.0707 

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. 

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate. Bountiful Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707.


Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.


David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor. Woods Cross Short Sales. West Bountiful Short Sales. Farmington Short Sales. Fruit Heights Short Sales. Kaysville Short Sales.

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Important Notice
Dave Forsberg, Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful.


This information on Another Utah Short Sale Myth: Lenders Are Dragging Their Feet On Short Sales And Waiting On A Bailout is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.
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A Common UTAH Short Sale Myth: Selling My House As A Short Sale Is An Embarrassment

salt Lake City, UTAH – You might think it is an embarrassment to sell your home as a short sale. "My friends will laugh at me when they realize that I owe more on my house than it is worth", some people think.

The reality is that many Americans are in your same position. In fact, some experts think that over a quarter of all homeowners are upside down.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

In fact, this statistic is even worse in areas where the housing market has taken a big drop. You have nothing to be embarrassed of. On the contrary, you should be proud that you are handling your affairs in a responsible manner.

Short Sales usually reduce your lender's losses by 20%. This means you are actually doing your part to help the housing market and economy.

You are doing your part to stop the decline in the housing market. Your neighbor who opts to let their bank foreclose is hurting the housing market.

This is because bank owned properties usually sell for less than a short sale. We have seen this first hand. A Short Sale sells for $400,000 and then a similar bank owned home sells for $300,000.

This is because banks don't maintain the homes they sell and buyers know they can get a bargain.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at ForsieCity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful. Utah Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707.
Email: ForsieCity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately? We buy homes in ANY CONDITION.   call me at 801.651.0707  now and we will close in 7 days or less

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.

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Important Notice
Dave Forsberg, Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why? 

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit. 

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification. 

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision. 

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing. 

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale. 

The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful.


This information on Common Utah Short Sale Myth: Selling My House As A Short Sale Is An Embarrassment is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

A Common UTAH Short Sale Case Mistake: Waiting To Long To Submit The Contract To The Short Sale Lender

Salt Lake City, UTAH – Short sales have a reputation for taking a long time. But, they can drag on even longer if the paperwork isn't submitted to the lender in a timely manner.

When the I first started doing short sales, I were hesitant to submit anything to the lender until I had a 100% complete package.

That caused the short sales to drag out a lot longer. After a little while, I learned to submit the paperwork as quickly as possible to the lender.

It usually takes 30 to 60 days for the lender to assign a negotiator to the file. That gives us plenty of time to track down any missing paperwork.

I realized that I were wasting time if I waited 30 days until everything was perfect and then submitted the file. There is a common myth that you shouldn't submit short sale paperwork until it is 100% complete.

Let me explain why that myth just isn't true. A lot of lender have different special forms they wanted filled out specifically for them.

"Oh, you need the buyer and seller to sign the ABC Bank Contract Addendum", the short sale negotiator tells us. Besides, most short sale negotiators want things done certain a way.

Because of this it is almost impossible to put together a 100% perfect short sale file that will have exactly the way the lender wants it. So make sure your agent submits your file quickly and follows up with the short sale negotiator to see if anything is needed.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by calling me at 801.651.0707. 

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Call me now at 801.651.0707 

Need to sell immediately?   We buy homes in ANY CONDITION!  Call me, Dave  at 801.651.0707 and let's chat. We close in 7 days or less.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate. Ytah Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707.
Email: forsiecity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.


David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.

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A Common UTAH Short Sale Case Mistake: Hiring An Agent With Little Short Sale Experience

Salt Lake City, UTAH – A few years ago most agents didn’t understand short sales. They didn’t want to get involved on them because of the extra work required.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Short sales take two to three times as much work. The extra effort can be draining at times.

Some agents openly admit that they hate short sales. Is that the type of person you want working for you?

Others believe it is wrong for a seller to walk away without a deficiency judgment. “I have heard some agents say that people should be able to walk away from their “obligations.”

Do you think that type of agent is going to push hard for the bank to waive a deficiency? (By the way, that is one of my missions. I want every seller we help to walk away with no deficiency.

We have seen firsthand the stress the banks put on people in foreclosure.) If your agent has no experience with short sales, then they may give up halfway into the process.

So make sure you hire an experienced short sale agent that has successfully closed short sales.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at ForsieCity@gmail.com.

I will contact you for a free consultation. When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have.

Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Bountiful loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate -  Utah Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707.
Email:  forsiecity@gmail.com. 

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately,  we buy homes in ANY CONDITION and can close in 7 days or less call me at 801.651.0707 

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.

Important Notice
Dave Forsberg, Presidio Utah Real Estate – Bountiful are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. 


Why? Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit. However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. 


No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification. We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision. 


This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing. You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. 


If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale. 


The views expressed here are Dave's personal and Professional views and do not reflect the views of Presidio Utah Real Estate.

This information on A Common Short Sale Case Mistake: Hiring An Agent With Little Short Sale Experience is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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A Common UTAH Short Sale Mistake: Waiting Too Long To Put your Home On The Market

Salt Lake City UTAH – Many homeowners think they have lots of time. “We’ll put out home up for sale in a few months. I know the bank is working to foreclose on it, but we can wait”, they say to themselves.
In order to have a successful short sale, then your agent will need time to submit everything to the lender and for them to process it.

In addition, it can take a month or more for your home to sell. Buyers don’t always materialize in 2-3 days.

If you are less than a month away from a foreclosure sale date, then we can help you. But every day after that makes it harder.

If you are less than a week away from a foreclosure sale, then it is unlikely we can help you. Your lender will have spent months and thousands of dollars on attorneys to get to that point.

They don’t want to waste all that time for nothing. Are you are working on a loan modification, but have short sale as a backup option?

In that case, you can make the short sale process easier by preparing all your documents ahead of time. If you have all of your financial documents prepared, then submitting the short sale will be quick and easy.

That alone will save a lot of time and make the odds of a successful short sale more likely. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by calling me at 801-651-0707 

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate. Utah Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707.
Email:forsiecity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately?  We buy homes in ANY CONDITION and can close in 7 days or less.   Call me Dave at 801.651.0707 and let's discuss your options!

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.

Important Notice
Dave Forsberg, Presidio Utah Real Estate  are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why? 

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit. 

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification. 

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision. 

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing. 

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale. 

The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Presidio Real Estate.


This information on A Common UTAH Short Sale Case Mistake: Waiting Too Long To Put your Home On The Market is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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Three Ways To Reduce Your UTAH Short Sale Deficiency

Salt Lake City, UTAH – No one wants a deficiency on a short sale. It’s not your fault the housing market crashed. In fact, some people say that the banks and Wall Street are what caused the crash.


Here are four ways that you can reduce the deficiency amount on your short sale.


1. Negotiate with the lender. Many lenders will settle for substantially less than what they are owed. For example, we have seen lenders settle for as low as 10 cents on the dollar.

In one case, the lender lost over $100,000 on a short sale. They settled with the home owner for a $10,000 promissory note to be repaid over 10 years with zero interest.

Lenders will reduce the amount to settle for over time. They know that the longer they go without being paid, then the less likely it is they will ever be repaid at all. They agree to settle because they know that something is better than nothing.

2. Declare Bankruptcy. If your bankruptcy is approved, then you may be able to have all of the debt erased in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
The problem is that not everyone qualifies for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy laws were changed in 2005 and made it much harder for the average American to qualify for bankruptcy. Talk to a bankruptcy lawyer to see if you qualify. You may not meet the Bankruptcy “Means Test.”

3. Hire a good attorney. Find a good attorney that specializes in defending consumers from collections. Your attorney may be able to find a loophole in the law that makes the debt invalid.

Be careful that you find a lawyer that specializes in this category of the law. You don’t want to pay an attorney to learn on your dime. There are a lot of great lawyers that can help you.


4. Fight the lender’s collections on your own. This is much easier when you genuinely do not have the money to pay. Many people are just scraping by.

Every dime they make is being used towards paying rent, car payments, utilities, and food for your family.

Most states will not allow a creditor to take food out of your mouth.

You can check with a good attorney to find out the laws in your state. There are also legal aid non profits that can give you advice on what to do to stop a garnishment or bank account seizure.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by call me at 801.651.0707 

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.


Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio  Real Estate Utah Short Sales Realtor:
Phone: (801) 651-0707. Forsiecity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately?   We buy homes in ANY CONDITION and close in 7 days or less call me at 801.651.0707 right now 

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.


Important Notice
Dave Forsberg, Presidio Real Estate and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?


Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.


However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.


We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.


This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.


You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.


The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Presidio Real Estate - Bountiful.

This information on Three Ways To Reduce Your Bountiful Short Sale Deficiency is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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UTAH Short Sale Myth: The bank wants a deficiency on the short sale so I can get out of it by letting them foreclose

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Most people short selling their home do not want to repay the deficiency. And in most cases, the lender allows them to walk away with no deficiency.

But, that is not always the case. Some banks are very pushy when it comes to the deficiency. They won’t approve the short sale unless the borrower accepts a deficiency.


Some home sellers have told the Stop Foreclosure Institute that if the lender won’t approve the short sale without a deficiency, then they will simply allow them to foreclose on the property.

This seems like a good strategy on the surface. But, it could end up costing a homeowner even more money in the long run.

That is because the homeowner loses control over the condition of the home when it is on the market. They aren’t able to maintain the home and keep it up.

Most homes that have been foreclosed on are abandoned by the lenders. Sure, they “winterize” the homes. But, they don’t do anything to keep the homes in tip top showing condition.

This causes most bank owned homes to sell for less money. Here is something else that will cause you home to sell for less money. The buyers aren’t willing to pay as much.

Buyers know when a home for sale is bank owned. What do you think pops into them mind when they see that? “I can buy it for a steal”, they think to themselves.

This causes bank owned homes to sell for less. And if it sells for less money, then the bank will come looking for a larger deficiency payment.

This is why a short sale is usually better for you versus letting the bank foreclose and then sell the house.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our UTAH loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com to request a Free Copy.


Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail at utahhomesaver@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by calling me at 801.651.0707 today!

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Real Estate - Bountiful. Utah Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (801) 651-0707.
Email:forsiecity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately?  We buy homes in ANY CONDITION!  Call or text me now and we can discuss all.your options!

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.

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UTAH Short Sales: What Do Lenders Consider A Legitimate Hardship For A Short Sale?

Salt Lake City, UTAH – I had a question about FHA short sales yesterday. I did some research on FHA short sales as a result and I stumbled upon something interesting.

I have a list of all of the things that FHA considers legitimate hardships for a short sale. Click here to view the actual list from FHA. The good news is that if FHA considers something a hardship, then it is likely that most lenders agree.


Get my Free, Step By Step Loan Modification Guide by clicking here.

Here is the list of things that FHA thinks are a legitimate hardship for a short sale.
* Death of Principal Mortgagor.
* Illness of Principal Mortgagor.
* Illness of Mortgagor's Family Member. Extraordinary medical expenses are part of the equation.
* Death of Mortgagor's Family Member. Extraordinary expenses are part of the rational.
* Marital Difficulties.
* Reduction in income.
* Excessive Obligations. No loss of income. To quote FHA, "The delinquency is attributable to the mortgagors(s) having incurred excessive debts(either in a single instance or as a matter of habit) that prevent him or her from making payments on both those debts and the mortgage debt."
* Job Transfer.
*Negative Equity Position (under certain circumstances)
* A Problem with the property such as poor quality construction, expensive repairs being needed, etc.
* Inability to Rent Property.
* Military Service where the person can't afford their house because their paycheck won't enable them to cover the payment.
* Unemployment / Job Loss.
* Business failure.
* High Energy Costs. Your income and everything else stays the same, but your utility bill shoots thru the roof. To quote FHA, "All other factors remained the same, but sharp increase in utility cost(s) deferred funds that would have been available for the mortgage payment or costs associated with the removal of environmental hazards in, or near the property."
* Payment Adjustment. To quote FHA, "Delinquency began after either increase in P&I for ARM mortgage or after escrow analysis where one or more escrow item increased, including the spreading of the amount needed to repay an escrow shortage over the next year."
* Incarceration.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at forsiecity@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (801) 651-0707

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Utah loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Dave Forsberg.

Dave is a Real Estate Agent at Presidio Utah Real Estate -  Utah Short Sales Realtor

Phone: (801) 651-0707.
Email:forsiecity@gmail.com.

Greater Salt Lake Short Sales. Real Help for those that need it most.

Need to sell immediately  call me now we close in 7 days or less.

David Forsberg specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Bountiful Utah. Bountiful Loan Modification Help, Bountiful Short Sales. Bountiful Short Sale Realtor Bountiful UT Short Sales. Bountiful Realtor.


Important Notice
Dave Forsberg, Presidio Utah Real Estate - Bountiful, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?


Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.


However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.


We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.


This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.


You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.


The views expressed here are Dave's personal views and do not reflect the views of Prudential Utah Real Estate - Bountiful.

This information on Bountiful Short Sales: What Do Lenders Consider A Legitimate Hardship For A Short Sale? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.