The Real Estate Agent's Guide to Short Sales!

Minna Reid short sale expert

About the Author - Minna Reid

More about my history in short sales and why I wrote this how to guide to short sales.

how to qualify a short seller

How to qualify the seller.

They want to sell, but should you take the listing? Find out how to qualify your prospect short seller!

Master the listing appointment

How to handle the short sale listing appointment.

The seller sounds like a client you want to help and you set the listing appointment. Tips on valuing the house and preparing the seller's expectations for the transaction. 

get the short sale listed!

Getting your short sale listing on market!

Ready to list your new short sale? Best practices for listing price guidance and setting the stage in advance for a smooth sale.

short sale under contract

Find the right buyer and get under contract!

The right buyer isn't always the highest buyer. Find out how to evaluate buyers and their agents and get into contract with the buyer most likely to close.

get your short sale approval letter

How to get the short sale approved!

How to process the short sale and get the short sale approval as quickly and easily as possible.

closed short sale

Close your short sale listing!

You got the approval letter and you're almost done! There's just a few loose ends to tie up before closing!

process FHA short sale

FHA has their own short sale process. If you're shorting an FHA loan, this is a must read!

short sale w 2nd mortgage

Does your short sale have two loans and you don't quite know what to do? Find out what to do next!