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Reno NV – Some homeowners looking to short sell their home think that they will have to repay their lender for the entire loss. It’s unfortunate to see them stress out and lose sleep at night wondering how they will repay the debt.

A short sale loss is usually a large bill for the average homeowner. They don’t know how they will come up with that sum of money to repay the lender.

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The good news is that most homeowners will not have to repay the lender for the loss. Here is why. 

Most loans are owned or insured by Uncle Sam. Around 65-70% of all loans are owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or insure by FHA or VA.

Uncle Sam’s policy so far has been to allow homeowners experiencing a hardship to walk away from the debt.

This is good news if you have a Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA ,or VA loan. Contact me and I’ll research if your loan is one of these types.

In many other cases, lenders will simply agree to erase the debt. They know that you can’t squeeze money from someone who is having financial problems.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Reno loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are John's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Reno Short Sale Myth: I will have a deficiency no matter what happens is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV – No one wants a deficiency on a short sale. It’s not your fault the housing market crashed. In fact, some people say that the banks and Wall Street are what caused the crash.

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Here are four ways that you can reduce the deficiency amount on your short sale.

1. Negotiate with the lender. Many lenders will settle for substantially less than what they are owed. For example, we have seen lenders settle for as low as 10 cents on the dollar.

In one case, the lender lost over $100,000 on a short sale. They settled with the home owner for a $10,000 promissory note to be repaid over 10 years with zero interest.

Lenders will reduce the amount to settle for over time. They know that the longer they go without being paid, then the less likely it is they will ever be repaid at all. They agree to settle because they know that something is better than nothing.

2. Declare Bankruptcy. If your bankruptcy is approved, then you may be able to have all of the debt erased in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

The problem is that not everyone qualifies for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy laws were changed in 2005 and made it much harder for the average American to qualify for bankruptcy. Talk to a bankruptcy lawyer to see if you qualify.

You may not meet the Bankruptcy “Means Test.”

3. Hire a good attorney. Find a good attorney that specializes in defending consumers from collections. Your attorney may be able to find a loophole in the law that makes the debt invalid.

Be careful that you find a lawyer that specializes in this category of the law. You don’t want to pay an attorney to learn on your dime. There are a lot of great lawyers that can help you.

4. Fight the lender’s collections on your own. This is much easier when you genuinely do not have the money to pay. Many people are just scraping by.

Every dime they make is being used towards paying rent, car payments, utilities, and food for your family. Most states will not allow a creditor to take food out of your mouth.

You can check with a good attorney to find out the laws in your state. There are also legal aid non profits that can give you advice on what to do to stop a garnishment or bank account seizure.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Reno loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are John's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Three Ways To Reduce Your Reno Short Sale Deficiency is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV – Most people short selling their home do not want to repay the deficiency. And in most cases, the lender allows them to walk away with no deficiency.

But, that is not always the case. Some banks are very pushy when it comes to the deficiency. They won’t approve the short sale unless the borrower accepts a deficiency.

Get my Free, Step By Step Loan Modification Guide by clicking here.

Some home sellers have told the Stop Foreclosure Institute that if the lender won’t approve the short sale without a deficiency, then they will simply allow them to foreclose on the property.

This seems like a good strategy on the surface. But, it could end up costing a homeowner even more money in the long run.

That is because the homeowner loses control over the condition of the home when it is on the market. They aren’t able to maintain the home and keep it up.

Most homes that have been foreclosed on are abandoned by the lenders. Sure, they “winterize” the homes. But, they don’t do anything to keep the homes in tip top showing condition.

This causes most bank owned homes to sell for less money. Here is something else that will cause you home to sell for less money. The buyers aren’t willing to pay as much.

Buyers know when a home for sale is bank owned. What do you think pops into them mind when they see that? “I can buy it for a steal”, they think to themselves.

This causes bank owned homes to sell for less. And if it sells for less money, then the bank will come looking for a larger deficiency payment.

This is why a short sale is usually better for you versus letting the bank foreclose and then sell the house.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Reno loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at tahoejg@netzero.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are John's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Reno Short Sale Myth: The bank wants a deficiency on the short sale so I can get out of it by letting them foreclose is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV –We had a question about FHA short sales yesterday. We did some research on FHA short sales as a result. We stumbled upon something interesting.

We have a list of all of the things that FHA considers legitimate hardships for a short sale. Click here to view the actual list from FHA. The good news is that if FHA considers something a hardship, then it is likely that most lenders agree.

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Here is the list of things that FHA thinks are a legitimate hardship for a short sale.

* Death of Principal Mortgagor.

* Illness of Principal Mortgagor.

* Illness of Mortgagor's Family Member. Extraordinary medical expenses are part of the equation.

* Death of Mortgagor's Family Member. Extraordinary expenses are part of the rational.

* Marital Difficulties.

* Reduction in income.

* Excessive Obligations. No loss of income. To quote FHA, "The delinquency is attributable to the mortgagors(s) having incurred excessive debts(either in a single instance or as a matter of habit) that prevent him or her from making payments on both those debts and the mortgage debt."

Job Transfer.

* A Problem with the property such as poor quality construction, expensive repairs being needed, etc.

* Inability to Rent Property.

* Military Service where the person can't afford their house because their paycheck won't enable them to cover the payment.

* Unemployment / Job Loss.

* Business failure.

* High Energy Costs. Your income and everything else stays the same, but your utility bill shoots thru the roof. To quote FHA, "All other factors remained the same, but sharp increase in utility cost(s) deferred funds that would have been available for the mortgage payment or costs associated with the removal of environmental hazards in, or near the property."

* Payment Adjustment. To quote FHA, "Delinquency began after either increase in P&I for ARM mortgage or after escrow analysis where one or more escrow item increased, including the spreading of the amount needed to repay an escrow shortage over the next year."

* Incarceration.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Reno loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are John's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Reno Short Sales: What Do Lenders Consider A Legitimate Hardship For A Short Sale? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Tonia about short sales. Apparently Tonia has been mislead by her lender.

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Here is Tonia's question about short sales. "I've been trying to sell my house for over a year now and have since remarried and moved into my husband's house.

I told the realtor I am willing to do a short sale so she called my mortgagor (short sale dept) and they said to just send in the bid. Well, they received a bid but will not accept it.

They said it is because I haven't gone through the loan modification process that FHA loans have to go through first before a short sale can be done. I don't want to modify my loan. I want to be dismissed from it.

I'm current on my payments because the same guy told me that I could be current and still do a short sale which it isn't sounding like now. Any advise would be great.

My house payment is due next week and if it is going to take me not making payments to get this short sale through I won't make them. Tonia."

Here was our response to Tonia. It sounds like you are being mislead. FHA issues guidelines to lender's that handle their loans. Their guidelines say nothing about a loan modification having to be done first.

You can look up the guidelines for FHA Short Sales. Just google: "Mortgagee Letter 2008-43. I have read thru this countless times and didn't remember a requirement for a loan modification first.

I just scanned thru it again and didn't see it this time. I do remember we go into this same argument with another short sale negotiator. They said we had to go thru the loan mod process before they could process the short sale.

We told them we had read thru the entire letter and knew it didn't have that requirement. They backed off and processed the short sale. You just have to be firm.

And if they aren't following FHA's rules, then call up FHA and let them know. FHA may fine them for breaking the rules.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Reno loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at tahoejg@netzero.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are John's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Reno Short Sale Myth: I Have To Go Thru The Loan Mod Process Before I Can Short Sell is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV – Some sellers think that if they sell their house for more money, then they are less likely to have a deficiency. Let me explain why that is not true.

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Another realtor recently told us about a short sale they were involved in. This realtor was representing the buyers purchasing the house.

The short sale negotiation company the sellers were using told the sellers that unless the house sold for $295,000, then the sellers would have a short sale deficiency.

Because of this, the sellers wouldn’t accept the buyer’s offer. I told them that couldn’t be true. Here is how short sale negotiations work.

A lender is losing money on a short sale. In most cases, they are losing a lot of money.

Losing just a little bit more money is not going to cause them to change their mind on whether or not they should pursue a deficiency.

A sales price that is $17,000 lower is trivial when compared to a $100,000 loss. Stop Foreclosure Institute Members have negotiated hundreds of short sales.

In most cases, the lender is either pursuing a deficiency or not pursuing one. A slightly higher sales price won’t change their mind either way.

They will either accept the short sale offer on the table, or counter at a price they will accept. They will pursue a deficiency even if the property sells for more money.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Reno loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at tahoejg@netzero.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are John's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Reno Short Sale Myth: If I Sell For More, Then I Won’t Have A Deficiency is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received an e-mail from a recent short sale seller. We had helped him short sale his house.

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Here is his e-mail.

“Hi, I hope all is well. I am getting back to you on my credit scores. My score went from 663 in Feb. to 770 in June.

I know this is counter intuitive but must be because my outstanding debts were reduced. I am happy with this. Julio. “

I agree with him. I think the reduction in debt actually helped his credit score. We see so many people that are leveraged over their head. They keep paying everything on time because they don’t want back credit.

But, they can’t get a loan because they owe too much money. So even thought their credit is good, they still can’t get a loan. That’s crazy! Don’t you agree?

Our theory is that this guy falls into that category. When he short sold his house, it actually helped out his credit rating because it erased so much debt.

Yes, how much debt you have does make up part of your credit rating. The credit bureaus won’t tell exactly how much it affects your score. But, it does affect it.

So, a short sale might actually help your credit score. E-mail us if you know of any other stories like this.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Reno loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at tahoejg@netzero.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are John's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Yes, a Reno Short Sale May Actually Help Your Credit is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV – The next step in your credit repair process is a very important one. This is the time where you check the results of your efforts so far.

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The credit bureaus have now sent you their results, including a new credit report and a letter telling you what has changed on the report based on your disputes.

Don’t just read what they sent and file it away! Make a copy of it, and have it ready to file.

Take out your file that has the original copy of your credit report and put it side by side with the new report. Take out your copy of the letter you originally sent to the bureau that laid out all the things you were disputing.

Go through and compare these disputes against their updated credit report.

Their summary might say that an item was investigated but was verified, and so it still shows on your credit report, and wasn’t removed. They won’t say more than, “item verified.”

This could discourage you, but what folks who’ve been down this road before you will tell you is that no one called the original information provider to verify the item – that they used that eOscar dataset to check it out.

If they “verified” something on your credit report which clearly isn’t yours:

1. Call the toll-free number at the top of the report
2. Tell them your report reference number and ask for “the method of verification per FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) Section 611 (a) (7).
3. If they say they called the original creditor, ask them for the phone number of the original creditor.
4. Call the original creditor and ask for the records yourself.
5. If they say the records are not available, call the credit reporting agency back at their number from the results report and tell them that the original creditor has no records, and that they need to open another dispute – provide them with the name and number of the person you just talked to at the original creditor.

This sounds like a lot of hassle, but it’s worth the extra effort.

On the other hand – you might find in your new reporting from the credit bureaus that the disputed item was investigated and the listing was found to be inaccurate or unverifiable!

If this is the case, the negative listing will either be deleted from your report all together or it will go from being a negative to being a positive. This is great news for you!

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Reno loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at tahoejg@netzero.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are Graham's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Fixing Credit After A Reno Short Sale Step 8: Checking Your Results is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV – The next step in the process of getting a cleaned up credit report, is the one that takes the least effort, but the most patience: WAITING.

You’ve done your part to get the ball rolling, and now the credit reporting companies have to do their part.

Get my Free, Step By Step Loan Modification Guide by clicking here.

What happens during this phase is that the credit reporting agencies have 30 days to investigate.

I use the term loosely here because the methodology that they use is not very investigatory. They take the claims and whittle the dispute down to a 2 digit code that gets checked against a reporting database called eOscar for verification.

They are afforded 30 days to do this step, unless the person disputing has gotten their credit report from annualcreditreport.com which allows them to take 45 days to check out your dispute (remember back in an earlier step where this was discussed – this isn’t the site to get your credit from!.)

While you wait, remember that whatever your credit score was before you began this process, you should be doing things now to improve it.

What I mean by this is that while waiting for the history part of your credit report to be cleaned up, you work on the future of the credit report. Take action now to build a better situation.

First, keep your report clean from this moment forward. Don’t tarnish it beginning now. Do not have a single late payment – pay your bills on time.

I know, it’s easier said than done, but it will be important in your future that you did this today. Don’t have any new collection accounts or charge offs.

Don’t, REALLY don’t, get new inquiries on your credit report – this means don’t open any new credit cards, store charge cards. No applying for everything that sounds like a good idea.

Don’t close any open credit cards. Pay off the credit card - yes, but close out the account – no. Keep this length of history long on your report.

And, just wait. The 30 days for the credit bureau investigation will fly by. Once their 30 days is up, they have 5 additional days to provide you with their findings.

If anything in their investigation was not verifiable, that item is required to be removed from your credit report. They will also send you an updated credit report.

So, watch for their letter to you in your mailbox after you complete the WAITING step.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Reno loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at tahoejg@netzero.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are Graham's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Fixing Credit After A Reno Short Sale Step 7: The Waiting Period is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.

Reno NV – I mentioned in the last note that you’ll need to keep a file of records about your credit restoration process. This is an important part of the process, and deserves a bit more than a brief mention.

Get my Free, Step By Step Loan Modification Guide by clicking here.

The credit reporting companies have 30 days (by law), to investigate and handle the disputes submitted to them. This is why you submitted everything through certified mail.

That enables you to record the time firmly for the credit reporting firms to respond within. But it’s more than that. This file will become important for a long time for you.

Many people successfully removed items from their credit reports. Later on they found those same items show back up on their credit report months in the future! Having a record of your efforts and the results is needed to keep your record blemish free in the future.

Make your records easy to follow. You will need to keep the original copy of your credit reports here, as well as the copies you’ve made notes and comments on.

Keep copies of the letters you send to the credit reporting companies. Keep the Certified Mail slips. File any correspondence that the credit reporting companies send to you.

Keep a journal in your file of any telephone conversations you have with any of the creditors or credit reporting companies. Record in this journal the names, dates, times, and notes of these phone calls.

In addition, have a method to remind yourself of “action step dates” – those dates where you expect to have a certain action done by the credit reporting firms.

This can be a calendar you keep on the front of the file, or use Outlook’s calendar feature, or your calendar app on your phone.

This may seem like your credit report has become your new part time job, but with a little bit of organization and perseverance, it will be worth it!

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Reno loan modification guide will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at tahoejg@netzero.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail attahoejg@netzero.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 775-530-1728

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thanks for reading this, John Graham.

John is a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Group One Realty. Reno Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 775-530-1728. tahoejg@netzero.com.

High Touch - High Tech

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

John Graham specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Reno Nevada. Reno Loan Modification Help, Reno Short Sales, Reno Short Sale Realtor Reno NV Short Sales. Reno Realtor.

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

Important Notice

John Graham, Keller Williams Group One Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

The views expressed here are Graham's personal views and do not reflect the views of Keller Williams Group One Realty.

This information on Fixing Credit After A Reno Short Sale Step 6: Why It’s So Important To Document Everything is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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.