Short Sale Help
A short sale occurs when you sell your home for less than the amount owed on your mortgage. It requires lender approval and expert negotiation. John Smart has extensive experience guiding homeowners through the short sale process in Pennsylvania.
Is It Right for You?
Is a Short Sale Right for You?
Short sales can be a lifeline for homeowners facing financial hardship. Consider a short sale if you owe more than your home is worth, are experiencing financial hardship, want to avoid foreclosure, need to relocate, or have explored loan modification options that do not work.
Underwater Mortgage
You owe more on your mortgage than the home is currently worth, making a traditional sale impossible without bringing cash to closing.
Financial Hardship
Job loss, medical bills, divorce, or other circumstances have made it difficult or impossible to keep up with mortgage payments.
Avoid Foreclosure
A short sale helps you avoid the long-term credit impact of foreclosure and gives you more control over the selling process and timeline.
Need to Relocate
A job change, family situation, or other reason requires you to move, but you cannot afford to sell at a loss without lender cooperation.
The Short Sale Process
A step-by-step guide to navigating a short sale in Pennsylvania.
Financial Assessment
We review your mortgage, hardship situation, and financial documents to determine if a short sale is viable.
Lender Communication
We prepare the hardship package and initiate contact with your lender to discuss short sale terms and requirements.
Pricing and Listing
We price the home based on the lenders expectations and market conditions, then list it with professional marketing.
Lender Approval and Closing
We manage the lenders approval process, which can take 30 to 90 days, and guide the transaction to closing.
FAQ
Common Questions About Short Sales
Everything you need to know about short sales in Pennsylvania.
How does a short sale affect my credit?
A short sale typically impacts your credit less than a foreclosure, and many homeowners recover more quickly depending on lender reporting practices.
Ask Smarty a questionHow long does the short sale process take?
The short sale process typically takes 3 to 6 months, with lender approval alone running 30 to 90 days after an offer.
Ask Smarty a questionDo I need to pay back the difference between what I owe and the sale price?
Sometimes the lender forgives the deficiency, but in other cases they may pursue a judgment, depending on Pennsylvania law and your mortgage terms.
Ask Smarty a questionWhat documents do I need for a short sale?
You typically need a hardship letter, financial statements, tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and a completed application, and John helps prepare them.
Ask Smarty a questionCan I sell my home in a short sale if I am current on payments?
Yes. Some lenders consider a short sale even if you are current, often a strategic short sale, when you can show imminent financial hardship.
Ask Smarty a questionWhat areas do you serve for short sale help?
John serves homeowners throughout Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Berks Counties.
Ask Smarty a questionFacing a Short Sale Situation?
John Smart provides expert negotiation with lenders to help you move forward. Confidential consultation available.
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