Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Columbus Short Sales: Why Bank Of America Is Offering A New Short Sale Program

Columbus OH – A cooperative short sale may be a good option depending on your situation.

But, you need to remember that Banks are not in the business of making life easier for its customers, much less anyone trying a short sale.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Banks are in business to turn a profit. The main reason Bank of America has initiated the Cooperative Short Sale is to increase the bank's bottom line profit.

They increase their profit whenever they cut losses on loans that are in default. The bank faced several problems:

1. They have a bad reputation for taking too long to process short sales and loan modifications.

2. Due to the length of time to buy a short sale, buyers are making lowball offers.

3. Many agents are inexperienced on short sales and unsure of what to do. As a result, many agents were in the dark on where to price a short sale property.

Before listing the property, Bank of America will provide the terms such as the list price and deficiency judgments. In doing so, the bank is able to provide a shorter decision time once an offer is received.

In fact, Bank of America claims that once an offer is received, they will provide a decision in 10 days!

This simply means that Buyers will be less frustrated with the purchase process and more willing to wait for it to be completed.

With a traditional short sale many Buyers get frustrated and walk before a response is received on the short sale. 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
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Rick and Robin Lemmons.

Rick and Robin is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495. 

Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.


Rick & Robin Lemmons specialize in helping Columbus Homeowners short sale and never pay the bank another penny. Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick and Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed 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 Rick and Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus Short Sales: Why Bank Of America Is Offering A New Short Sale Program is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Columbus Short Sales: Benefits of Bank of America's New Short Sale Program

Columbus OH – Bank of America's Cooperative Short Sale makes the entire short sale process easier for everyone involved.

The bank has rolled this out because a short sale reduces their losses compared to a foreclosure. A short sale is quicker than a foreclosure and it doesn't tarnish the bank's reputation as much as a foreclosure.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Banks don't want to have bank owned properties on their balance sheet. The fact is: it makes financial, legal and good PR sense for banks to close out non-performing loans this way.

Here are the benefits to the homeowner of a Successful Cooperative Short Sale with Bank of America:

* Bank of America will pay the Seller $2,500 for moving expenses.

* Bank of America will not pursue the deficiency amount - the bank waives its right to go after the seller for the deficiency.

* Bank of America will not foreclose on your home.

* Bank of America assigns a listing price - then re-assesses the price every 2 weeks, until a buyer is found.

Another good thing with the cooperative short sale is that the homeowner doesn't have the stigma of a foreclosure on his or her record.

Eligibility requirements include asset reviews, no second liens, and require participating investors. 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
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Rick and Robin Lemmons.

Rick and Robin is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495.
Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Rick & Robin Lemmons specialize in helping Columbus Homeowners short sale and never pay the bank another penny. Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick and Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed 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 Rick and Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus Short Sales: Benefits of Bank of America's New Short Sale Program is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Columbus Short Sales: Good News On Bank of America Short Sales

Columbus OH – Bank of America is rolling out a new short sale program that will provide the quickest route to a short sale decision.

The bank came up with this program to help ensure that homeowners are able to explore all their options and avoid foreclosure.

This program, named the Bank of America Cooperative Short Sale Program, minimizes the challenges of traditional short sales - such as having to wait up to 60 days for a representative to even be assigned to your sale.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

A cooperative short sale starts with a phone call from the homeowner to the bank. The homeowner explains to the bank that he or she has suffered a hardship, and will no longer be able to make the mortgage payments.

The Banker and the homeowner will probably discuss a loan modification. In fact, this may be a pre-requisite to entering into a cooperative short sale.

Once the bank has determined that a loan modification is not a viable option, and after documents have been presented to the bank that show the home owner's hardship, then the bank is not left with any good options than the cooperative short sale.

The next step in the process is for the Bank to order an appraisal.  The property is then listed with a Realtor at the appraised value of the house, and the Bank agrees to sell the property at the appraised price.

Buyers can get an answer on their offers within only a day or two, not the 3-6 months a traditional short sale takes. This is because the short sale is pre-approved.

The Bank also understands that the appraisal may have come in high, and if the property doesn't sell in 21 days, the price gets lowered every 21 days until an offer comes in.

We think this is a great new program that will make short sales much easier for everyone involved. 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
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Rick and Robin Lemmons.

Rick and Robin is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495.

Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Rick & Robin Lemmons specialize in helping Columbus Homeowners short sale and never pay the bank another penny. Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick and Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed 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 Rick and Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus Short Sales: Good News On Bank of America Short Sales is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Short Sales – 10 Common Myths Busted

Short Sales – 10 Common Myths Busted

Columbus Short Sales: Why Might a Short Sale Be Preferred Over a Loan Modification?

Columbus OH – Homeowners who would prefer to get out from underwater may prefer to do a short sale compared to a loan modification.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

A short sale means the bank will accept a reduced payoff and release the loan. If your home is worth dramatically less than the amount owed, it might make more sense to do a short sale and be relieved of the burdened debt.

Loan Modifications are changes to your loan agreement. Your payments get more affordable, but your loan balance is not reduced in any way.

In fact, many loan modifications will adjust your payment back up after 3-5 years.

Here are other factors to consider:

1. After 2 to 3 years of maintaining credit, if prices remain stable, homeowners may qualify to buy another home with a mortgage and a payment that is affordable.

2. Both a loan modification and a short sale may affect credit. But either solution is generally better than a foreclosure.

3. Most of the short sale listings I sell in my area involve sellers who were denied a loan modification.

I can help you make a decision on what option to take based on your current situation. 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
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Rick and Robin Lemmons.

Rick and Robin is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495.

Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Rick & Robin Lemmons specialize in helping Columbus Homeowners short sale and never pay the bank another penny. Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice


Rick and Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed 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 Rick and Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus Short Sales: Why Might a Short Sale Be Preferred Over a Loan Modification? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Columbus Short Sales: What Else Goes Into a Hardship Letter?

Columbus OH – You should put every little thing you have to show that your situation is real and that you cannot afford to make your mortgage payment.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure. http://www.columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Use numbers and percentages to explain the loss of your income or negative cash flow. For example, instead of saying "I'm borrowing money to make the mortgage payments", disclose the dollar amount and source of that debt.

A good example would be: "I've borrowed $10,000 against my VISA card to make my payments over the past 6 months, and I have tapped my cards to the maximum."

You need to paint the worst picture that you honestly can. If your car needs maintenance or repair, if the cat has cancer and your vet bills are increasing, if your kids are starving to death on peanut butter sandwiches, or and your fingernails are worn to the quick scrubbing other people's floors for pennies a day, then put it into your hardship letter.

Use simple words that anyone can understand. The people reading these hardship letters are real people. If they don't feel sorry for you by the time they have finished reading, then maybe you need to re-write it. 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
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here. http://www.columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://www.columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Rick and Robin Lemmons.

Rick and Robin is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495.

Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Rick & Robin Lemmons specialize in helping Columbus Homeowners short sale and never pay the bank another penny. Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Rick and Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed 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 Rick and Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus Short Sales: What Else Goes Into a Hardship Letter? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Columbus Short Sales: Don't Be Afraid To Tell The Truth In Your Hardship Letter

Columbus OH – It is not a lot of fun to write a hardship letter. In fact, it can be depressing. Many people may not know how bad their lives have become until they reach a point of writing a hardship letter.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Sometimes seeing all those awful things in writing is startling and some people start crying. However, do not turn and start talking about how your life will improve.

Do “NOT” share your hopes and dreams for the future with the bank. It's none of the bank's business.

If there is hope on the horizon, if there is a chance for recovery and for you to become whole again, then the bank will not hesitate to grab a knife and plunge it into your heart.

If your bank senses anything that shows that you might have the financial means at some point in the future to repay part of that debt, then the bank will jump on it like hot fudge on a sundae.

The bank doesn't care about you or protecting your precious credit rating. So do everything you can to clue them into the harsh reality of your situation. Let them know that you have thought of bankruptcy.

Most people think of bankruptcy for just a second and then try to shove the thought into the back of their head. But, let your bank know that you have thought about bankruptcy.

After all there is nothing that scares them more than bankruptcy. They know it allows you to walk away from your debt. It also makes them much more willing to negotiate with you. If you are on the brink of bankruptcy, then you've got a story the bank can listen to.

Do not be afraid to be truthful and tell that story. 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
robin.lemmons@kingthompson.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 614-741-2495.

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by
clicking here.  http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Columbus loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank.
Click here to request a copy. http://columbusohshortsaleadvisors.com/

Thanks for reading this, Rick and Robin Lemmons.

Rick and Robin is a Real Estate Team at Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

Phone: 614-741-2495

Email: robin.lemmons@kingthompson.com

A Zest For The Best

View My homes for sale at
www.rickandrobin.com.

Rick & Robin Lemmons specialize in helping Columbus Homeowners short sale and never pay the bank another penny. Columbus Loan Modification Help, Columbus Short Sales, Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus Short Sale Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor. Columbus OH Short Sales. Columbus Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice
Rick and Robin Lemmons, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorsed 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 Rick and Robin's personal views and do not reflect the views of Coldwell Banker King Thompson.

This information on Columbus Short Sales: Don't Be Afraid To Tell The Truth In Your Hardship Letter is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.