AGBeat » Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com Business News, insights, tools, & inspiration for business owners and professionals Mon, 20 May 2013 13:49:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Short sale property has four liens, good grief! http://agbeat.com/housing-news/good-grief-short-sale-property-has-4-liens/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/good-grief-short-sale-property-has-4-liens/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:37:50 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=76123 Short sales can be highly challenging, particularly when tax liens are involved, but there are many options available to overcome the obstacles, even when they appear insurmountable.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/good-grief-short-sale-property-has-4-liens/feed/ 0 Short sale listing agents: don’t quit your day job http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sale-listing-agents-three-reasons-not-to-quit-your-day-job/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sale-listing-agents-three-reasons-not-to-quit-your-day-job/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 17:42:04 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=75663 Short sale listing agents have had a rough few years and much has changed since housing crashed, but it isn't time to throw in the towel yet, and here are three reasons why.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sale-listing-agents-three-reasons-not-to-quit-your-day-job/feed/ 0 4 ways an HOA can kill your next closing http://agbeat.com/housing-news/how-and-why-an-hoa-can-kill-your-next-closing/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/how-and-why-an-hoa-can-kill-your-next-closing/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:54:28 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=75421 Homeowners' Associations are becoming the latest real estate deal killer - know what they're doing and how to make sure your transaction isn't dead on arrival.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/how-and-why-an-hoa-can-kill-your-next-closing/feed/ 1 Ethics and the lender’s preferred short sale listing agent http://agbeat.com/housing-news/ethics-and-the-lenders-preferred-short-sale-listing-agent/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/ethics-and-the-lenders-preferred-short-sale-listing-agent/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:38:33 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=75151 Realtors that take on short sale listings may have found some listings assigned by lenders to already be listed by another agent! What to do?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/ethics-and-the-lenders-preferred-short-sale-listing-agent/feed/ 2 How much will your independent foreclosure review check be? http://agbeat.com/housing-news/independent-foreclosure-review-check/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/independent-foreclosure-review-check/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:27:47 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=74755 Rust Consulting sent letters out telling victims of foreclosure abuses that they would be getting a check, and until now, the amounts were not available. Some will get a few hundred, and a select few will see up to $125,000.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/independent-foreclosure-review-check/feed/ 11 Short sale buyers want discounts: is it possible? http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sale-buyers-want-discounts-is-it-possible/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sale-buyers-want-discounts-is-it-possible/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:37:42 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=73293 Everyone loves a good discount, and everyone knows that short sales go for less than a traditional resale home, but is it always possible to negotiate down a short sale?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sale-buyers-want-discounts-is-it-possible/feed/ 0 Short sales agents work for seller not bank http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sales-agent-works-for-seller-not-bank/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sales-agent-works-for-seller-not-bank/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:51:03 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=64199 It can be challenging for short sale agents to strike a balance between the fiduciary obligation that they have to the short sale seller and providing the short sale lender with a transaction that meets their needs.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sales-agent-works-for-seller-not-bank/feed/ 0 Rust Consulting: promise that a check is in the mail is real http://agbeat.com/housing-news/independent-foreclosure-review-checks-coming-soon/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/independent-foreclosure-review-checks-coming-soon/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:57:30 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=63713 Rust Consulting is sending out official looking mailers promising formerly distressed borrowers that a check is in the mail - and it's not a scam.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/independent-foreclosure-review-checks-coming-soon/feed/ 26 Real estate short sales: addressing multiple offers http://agbeat.com/housing-news/how-to-address-multiple-offers-on-a-short-sale/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/how-to-address-multiple-offers-on-a-short-sale/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:08:53 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=63183 Cash isn't always king in short sales, so reviewing offers on a short sale should take into account more than just the blinding qualities of cash.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/how-to-address-multiple-offers-on-a-short-sale/feed/ 0 Three short sale trend shifts in a changing world http://agbeat.com/housing-news/shifting-trends-in-the-short-sale-world/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/shifting-trends-in-the-short-sale-world/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:02:39 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=62535 Short sale trends are rapidly changing, and homeowners and practitioners alike struggle to keep up, so here are the top three shifting trends to consider.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/shifting-trends-in-the-short-sale-world/feed/ 5 Short sales: the top 3 title insurance troubles http://agbeat.com/residential/short-sales-the-top-3-title-insurance-troubles/ http://agbeat.com/residential/short-sales-the-top-3-title-insurance-troubles/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:49 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=62091 Short sales are not without challenges, but knowing the answers to the most common obstacles and questions can aide in a less stressful transaction.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/residential/short-sales-the-top-3-title-insurance-troubles/feed/ 1 Housing initiatives and changing options for homeowners http://agbeat.com/housing-news/housing-initiatives-the-future-of-the-borrower-in-financial-distress/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/housing-initiatives-the-future-of-the-borrower-in-financial-distress/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:01:51 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=61910 With housing initiatives from the government in peril at the hands of politicians, the future of options available to struggling homeowners may be changing.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/housing-initiatives-the-future-of-the-borrower-in-financial-distress/feed/ 0 Short sales: taxes, 1099s, and relocation assistance http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sales-taxes-1099s-and-relocation-assistance/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sales-taxes-1099s-and-relocation-assistance/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:18:44 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=61818 Because short sales aren't your average real estate transactions, there are common misunderstandings regarding how a homeowner's taxes are impacted. Let's dissect these notions right now.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/short-sales-taxes-1099s-and-relocation-assistance/feed/ 1 Fannie Mae accused of forcing underwater borrowers into foreclosure http://agbeat.com/housing-news/fannie-mae-accused-of-forcing-underwater-borrowers-into-foreclosure/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/fannie-mae-accused-of-forcing-underwater-borrowers-into-foreclosure/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:31:19 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=61688 Fannie Mae policies have changed considerably over the last year, having a widespread impact on the short sale process, which some say have led them to force underwater borrowers into foreclosure.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/fannie-mae-accused-of-forcing-underwater-borrowers-into-foreclosure/feed/ 6 Understanding the HAFA Short Sale Program http://agbeat.com/housing-news/understanding-the-hafa-short-sale-program/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/understanding-the-hafa-short-sale-program/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:57:31 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=61546 The HAFA Short Sale Program has great benefits, but is riddled with challenges that even seasoned professionals struggle with.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/understanding-the-hafa-short-sale-program/feed/ 1 Short sale standoffs: how to avoid getting hit http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-standoffs/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-standoffs/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:34:42 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=61399 The short sale process can feel a lot like a wild west standoff, but there are ways to come out victorious, so let's talk about those methods:
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-standoffs/feed/ 0 Short sale approval letters don’t arrive in the blink of an eye http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-approval-letters-dont-arrive-at-the-blink-of-an-eye/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-approval-letters-dont-arrive-at-the-blink-of-an-eye/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:15:50 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=61294 Short sale approval letters may look like they've been obtained simply by experts, but it takes time and doesn't just happen with luck.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-approval-letters-dont-arrive-at-the-blink-of-an-eye/feed/ 0 Short sale time saver: remove non-institutional liens early http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-time-saver-remove-non-institutional-liens-early/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-time-saver-remove-non-institutional-liens-early/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:37:42 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=61156 Short sale nightmares are abundant, but with this one smooth move, you can go a long way towards smoothing the path toward a successful closing.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-time-saver-remove-non-institutional-liens-early/feed/ 0 Short sale listing appointment: how to breeze through any meeting http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/how-to-breeze-through-your-next-short-sale-listing-appointment/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/how-to-breeze-through-your-next-short-sale-listing-appointment/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:38:57 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=61028 Being prepared and following these tips will help any short sale listing appointment substantially easier for any real estate professional.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/how-to-breeze-through-your-next-short-sale-listing-appointment/feed/ 0 13 ways to get a fast short sale approval in 2013 http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/13-ways-to-get-your-short-sale-approved-fast-in-2013/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/13-ways-to-get-your-short-sale-approved-fast-in-2013/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:08:05 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60954 This year, short sales are taking less and less time, getting a fast short sale approval is more likely, and here are some ways to ensure just that.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/13-ways-to-get-your-short-sale-approved-fast-in-2013/feed/ 1 Top 5 errors on short sale approvals provide no holiday happiness http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/errors-on-short-sale-approvals-provide-no-holiday-happiness/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/errors-on-short-sale-approvals-provide-no-holiday-happiness/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 22:22:03 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60857 Working tirelessly on a short sale can mean an approval letter during the holidays, but do you know the top five errors to look for when you receive that approval letter?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/errors-on-short-sale-approvals-provide-no-holiday-happiness/feed/ 1 How to avoid short sale buyer frustrations http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/how-to-avoid-short-sale-buyer-frustrations/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/how-to-avoid-short-sale-buyer-frustrations/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:27:09 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60723 Minimizing the frustrations that come with a short sale is often seen as a mythical possibility, but with these simple tips, any short sale transaction can go more smoothly.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/how-to-avoid-short-sale-buyer-frustrations/feed/ 1 Short sale: are there situations when agents can’t earn a commission? http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-can-an-agent-principal-earn-commission/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-can-an-agent-principal-earn-commission/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:33:51 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60588 Short sale: are there actually situations where an agent would not get paid? There are some complicated situations when it comes to short sales, and we address one here today.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-can-an-agent-principal-earn-commission/feed/ 1 What short sales and puppies have in common http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/what-puppies-and-short-sales-have-in-common/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/what-puppies-and-short-sales-have-in-common/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:31:40 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60403 It's no secret that short sales come with a plethora of challenges, but like the challenges associated with raising a new puppy, they require patience and can be overcome.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/what-puppies-and-short-sales-have-in-common/feed/ 3 Answers to the most common short sale listing appointment questions http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/what-you-need-to-know-before-listing-your-next-short-sale/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/what-you-need-to-know-before-listing-your-next-short-sale/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:47:16 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60311 There are dozens of quality scripts available for a traditional seller listing appointment, but short sales are a completely different breed with different questions, so being prepared can make for a smoother appointment that ends in being hired.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/what-you-need-to-know-before-listing-your-next-short-sale/feed/ 0 Why short sale sellers may now incur costs at closing http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-sellers-may-incur-costs-at-closing/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-sellers-may-incur-costs-at-closing/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:18:49 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60274 Whether in California where laws have just changed, or in any other state, it is best to be fully equipped to know how to negotiate in advance so a short sale doesn't mean bringing money to the closing table.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-sellers-may-incur-costs-at-closing/feed/ 1 Top four short sale deal killers, how to avoid them http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/top-4-short-sale-deal-killers/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/top-4-short-sale-deal-killers/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:31:12 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60155 When listing and negotiating short sales, it is easy to become negative, but if you avoid these four short sale deal killers, your transactions will go more smoothly and you'll feel more positively toward the practice.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/top-4-short-sale-deal-killers/feed/ 3 Short sales: determine the course of the negotiations http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/short-sales-determine-the-course-of-the-negotiations/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/short-sales-determine-the-course-of-the-negotiations/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:01:12 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=60011 Each short sale is unique. With an understanding of the overall process for your particular short sale, you will have a better idea whether your short sale negotiation will be more like a negotiation at a bazaar in Morocco or whether you are talking to the hand.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/short-sales-determine-the-course-of-the-negotiations/feed/ 2 Best practices for short sale escalation http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/best-practices-for-short-sale-escalation/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/best-practices-for-short-sale-escalation/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:11:45 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=59932 Real estate short sales can be a handful, but knowing the ins and outs of escalation can help any short sale transaction to run more smoothly.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/best-practices-for-short-sale-escalation/feed/ 1 Short sale hardship letters should be short and sweet http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-hardship-letters-should-be-short-and-sweet/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/coaching/short-sale-hardship-letters-should-be-short-and-sweet/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:26:55 +0000 Melissa Zavala http://agbeat.com/?p=59830 Seller hardships range from job loss to job transfer, and homeowners nationwide are short selling, but the process is daunting for all involved, so this is one way to make it slightly less so.
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