Short Sales vs Foreclosures: the Seller

by The KCM Crew on July 24, 2012 ·

This week, we are looking at the advantages of a short sale over a foreclosure from five different perspectives: the Sellers’, the Neighborhoods’, the Banks’, Prices and the Children. – The KCM Crew

Real estate professionals are handling an increasing number of distressed properties. Which is a better alternative for the seller – short sale or foreclosure? Here are the advantages of doing a short sale:

It allows a more dignified exit from the home.

In a foreclosure, an official eventually comes to the home and tells the occupants to leave – immediately. In a short sale, the seller knows the closing date and can prepare in advance for the move. In many cases, their neighbors, friends and family needn’t even know of their financial difficulties.

The seller could possibly avoid a deficiency judgment.

In almost all distressed sales, the bank can legally go after the seller for the difference between the loan amount and the selling price (known as a deficiency judgment). Most banks will release the seller from this obligation in a short sale process.

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