October, 2011 | Bay Area Short Sale Angels | Maxwell Park

The Short Sale Process after the BPO

Hi, this is Kerri from the Bay Area Short Sale Angels, :k1:'s number one short sale team. I'm here to talk to you about what happens after the BPO or Broker's Price Opinion. After the BPO is ordered, it typically takes about a week and a half to 2 weeks for that BPO to come in with a value to the short sale negotiator. Once the negotiator gets the BPO, then they are able to take a look at what we have on the table. It's a purchase agreement, or an offer on the property and the BPO which is the broker's opinion on what the property is worth. Then they weigh them and they will make one of three decisions. The first decision is an approval. Once we get an approval then approval letters come out about a week and a half to two weeks after. At that point we can open…

What You Need to Know About the Short Sale Process before the BPO

Hi, this is Kerri from the Bay Area Short Sale Angels, we are :k1:'s number one short sale team. Today I'm going to talk about the short sale process before the BPO. Where that starts is with you and making the decision to go through with the short sale process. There are other decisions that you could have made but you've done your research, you've talked to people, you've consulted with attorneys and tax advisors and you've decided a short sale is the way to go. At that point you will call the Bay Area Short Sale Angels, that's us. We will generate listing documents and disclosure documents for you and also a short sale package customized to the bank or banks that you might owe money to. At that point, you are going to fill all of that stuff out even though some of it may be something that you've seen once…

You May Be Eligible For A HAFA Short Sale And You Don’t Even Know It

Hello everyone this is Kerri Naslund with the Bay Area Short Sale Angels, :k1:'s number one short sale team, I hope you are having a great day. If you enjoy this blog make sure to check back often as I keep :k1: homeowners up to date with relevant information on avoiding foreclosure. For our blog topic today I wanted to talk about what is required to be eligible for the HAFA program. First off, for those that don't know, HAFA is a government backed program that offers homeowners three thousand dollars in relocation monies after completing their short sale. The HAFA program has some other great benefits as well but is unfortunately not available to all homeowners. As a HAFA certified short sale agent I am constantly staying up to date on all eligibility requirements for our clients. The most important qualification is that the property must be your primary residence and not…

Staying Current On Your Mortgage Is A Possibility During A Short Sale

Hello this is Kerri Naslund with the Bay Area Short Angels, :k1:'s number one short sale team, thank you for your time today. I am a licensed real estate agent in the state of :k1: and blog frequently to keep area homeowners up to date on the short sale process and their options for avoiding foreclosure. For our blog today I wanted to talk about whether or not a homeowner can pay their mortgage so it is current while in the middle of a short sale. Whether you win the lottery, find a new job, or get a bonus at work you are certainly able to make payments on your mortgage during the short sale process to remain current. Often times there will be some fees related with paying off the past due amount but that can be negotiable. In fact I have had clients in the past who have been able to…