Use a Professional
Life is tough enough. With the economy so shakey and only a crystal ball to go by, why would you buy or sell your most valuable asset, your home, with someone that works part time, or better yet, doesn’t know how to quite go about listing or assisting you in buying a “distressed property”. Do you even know what a distressed property is??? It’s a home that is in a short sale status-your home is on the market, and it’s worth less than what you owe the bank, thus coming up “short” at closing. So you’ll have to bring money to the closing to pay the bank balance.
The other distressed property category is a bank foreclosure. The homeowner misses several mortgage payments, and the bank takes ownership of the home. In many cases, the bank gives the listing of that home to an agent that has no idea of how to properly market the home, facilitate the potential offers on the home. HIRE A PROFESSIONAL. I have a designation called Certified Distressed Property Expert. It means that I know how to facilitate a purchase or sale of a home in short sale, or foreclosure status, and make the transaction as smooth as possible, because I’m well versed on the forms, communication, bank “lingo” to get through the lengthy process. You or someone you know needs my help. I’m here ready to help. It’s an emotional process like no other. My strengths are the following: I’m knowledgeable, kind, I don’t judge, and keep things moving forward, as quickly as possible. It’s a tough process, but I can assure you, it becomes a lot tougher when you work with someone that doesn’t know what they’re doing. They may be a Realtor, but not a Certified Distressed Property Expert. There is a difference-and I’m here to help! Use a Professional-there is a difference!
Kathy Pinkus RE/MAX of Barrington
January 4th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Great blog entry Kathy – we are lucky to have you as a member of our organization.
Alex