Buying A Short Sale | Foreclosure | Bank Owned Home in Lake Mary

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You read it everywhere the great deals that you can get by purchasing a foreclosure | bank owned home | reo.  Usually these distressed properties sell below market value.  Many times muliple offers come in all at once which makes buying a bank owned home | foreclosure | reo very competitive.  Just remember when you see a home that you like, more than likely your dream home is also someone else's especially if the home is under market value.   

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It's wise to decide the maximum of what you are willing to pay. Often times there are no negotiations and the bank will accept the best offer that they believe will make it to closing..  That means its important to offer the best offer you can make if you really want to buy a foreclosure.   A cash offer or an approval from a lender is always appealing to the bank.  Keep in mind the bank considers the best offer and not necessarily the highest offer.  

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If you are in the market to buy a foreclosure | bank owned home or reo consider ways of improving your chances to win the bid and have the bank accept your offer.

• Offer a realistic price by comparing to other closed transactions and make sure you use properties that resemble what you are buying.  That means base numbers on solds.  Often times properties priced below market value recieves multiple offers and often above list price.

• Go ahead and get mortgage approval and submit your letter with your offer.  A prequalification letter may not work in your best interest.  It's important to let the lender see how serious you are about buying this property.  Approval letters always give people negotiating power and that would include banks.

• If you can offer cash, do so because a cash closing will save every one time and money.  In most cases banks prefer cash over mortgages.  If you decide to offer cash make sure and show proof of funds.

• Always ask if there are multiple offers in most cases if there is only one offer on the table and its yours and the property has been sitting on the market for some time, more than likely that property will be a great value and yours at the end.

• Read the contract and addendums thoroughly, often times the bank will have their own way of doing business and remember the bank has the bank's best interest at heart so its important to have someone working for you.  

• If the bank requests that they a choose a title company, chances are there is a savings to you and sometimes a property will not make it to closing unless you agree to use their title company.

• Do a little homework, that means check the tax rolls and find out what the bank paid to take the home back.  More than likely if you offer more you have a better shot. Banks do not like to continue to lose money, they have already lost alot.  

• Request a cma and look at all the numbers in most cases the banks bases a lot on the solds but you want an overall picture of market conditions in that subdivision.

• Make sure and send every piece of documentation that the bank requests, one missing document could make your offer null and void.

As you can see it's important to understand the foreclosure process hire yourself a good REALTOR, one who specializes in bank owned properties | REO's| foreclosures.   As a Certified Distressed Property Expert serving Lake Mary and surrounding areas, I understand the process and would be happy to assist you in buying your dream home. 

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$1,100,000.00 ($162.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 5 beds, 6 baths, 6795 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingVirtual TourMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS MLS #O5073032 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 1485 Langham, 6 BA, 5 BR, Pool, Luxury Home Short Sale, For Sale, Short sale..contemporary masterpiece... 1485 Langham Lake Mary, FL 32746 Price increased $101,000.00 since 11/16/11, NOW $1,100,000.00 | Short Sale..Contemporary Masterpiece worthy of Architectural Digest Magazine. Only the finest finishes and appointments in this waterfront home.The seller left no detail out of this spectacular home. Extensive travertine and granite throughout. ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale , Waterfront, Pond , Waterview, Pond Has a pool , Subdivision: Heathrow / The Reserve , Lot SQFT: 14048sqft , Built in  2005 , Style: Contemporary, Custom

$849,900.00 ($183.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 5 beds, 4 baths, 4642 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS MLS #O5078052 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 1070 Henley Downs, Short sale. this is an amazing lake front home... 1070 Henley Downs Lake Mary, FL 32746 Price reduced $99,100.00 since 12/20/11, NOW $849,900.00 | Short Sale. This is an amazing lake front home in the exquisite Reserve at Heathrow. This magnificent home has 5 bedrooms, a study/ den, a media room and a bonus room. Travertine and granite throughout the entire home. A brilliant floor plan ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale , Waterfront, Lakefront , Swimming pool view, Waterview Has a pool , Subdivision: Reserve 2 At Heathrow , Lot SQFT: 13072sqft , Built in  2003 , Style: Contemporary

$820,000.00 ($159.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 5 beds, 5 baths, 1 half baths, 5166 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingVirtual TourMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS MLS #O5009324 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 1488 Langham, Reserve At Heathrow, Short sale bank approved price. ... 1488 Langham Lake Mary, FL 32746 Short Sale Bank Approved Price. Custom Lakefront Parade Winner with professional designer finishes, custom cabinetry, built-ins, detailed millwork and oak plank wood/travertine floors. Truly an Estate Showplace with all of the extras!If you ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale , Waterfront, Lakefront Has a pool , Subdivision: Reserve At Heathrow , Lot SQFT: 14021sqft , Built in  2002 , Style: Spanish

$499,000.00 ($79.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 5 beds, 4 baths, 6308 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS MLS #O5100355 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 345 Eden, Waterfront, Lake Mary, Short sale. truly a rare find in the... 345 Eden Lake Mary, FL 32746 Short Sale. Truly a rare find in the heart of Lake Mary. Secluded POOL home located on small quiet cul de sac with only 5 homes. This FIVE bedrooms and FOUR bath home with over 6300 square feet sits on 1.86 acres with part of land on Lake ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale , Waterfront, Lakefront , Lake access, Waterview Has a pool , Subdivision: Paradise Cove , Lot SQFT: 81284sqft , Built in  1984 , Style: Traditional

$474,900.00 ($156.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 4 beds, 3 baths, 3038 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS MLS #O5098865 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 1393 Foxtail, Lake Mary, Home For Sale, Bank Owned, Magnolia Plantation Ph 3 1393 Foxtail Lake Mary, FL 32746 Move in ready, new paint, carpet, pressure washed spanish tile roof, paver driveway, circular drive, sidewalk and house exterior! open floor plan, split bedroom layout, 2 virtual master suites, black granite conunters, valuted ceilings throughout, ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: for sale, bank owned , Subdivision: Magnolia Plantation Ph 3 , Lot SQFT: 20512sqft , Built in  2002

$410,000.00 ($120.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 4 beds, 5 baths, 3410 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingVirtual TourMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS MLS #O5013548 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 808 Preserve, Pool, 5 bathrooms, Home Short Sale, For Sale, 4 beds, Short sale. bank... 808 Preserve Lake Mary, FL 32746 Price reduced $15,000.00 since 12/19/11, NOW $410,000.00 | short sale. BANK ACCEPTED PRICE!!!! Come take a look at this lovely newly staged pool home within Heathrow.The large kitchen, with center island, will bring out the gourmet cook in you with plenty of custom cabinets and counter tops as well ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale Has a pool , Subdivision: Heathrow / Wyntree , Lot SQFT: 10781sqft , Built in  1998

$379,000.00 ($82.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 6 beds, 3 baths, 2 half baths, 4610 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 9 PHOTOS MLS #O4978414 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 1862 Valley Wood, 6 bedrooms, Huntington Pointe Ph 3, Waterfront, Short sale. if you need... 1862 Valley Wood Lake Mary, FL 32746 Short Sale. If you need space then this home is for you. 6 BR/3.5 BA 3 car lakefront home. Screened solar pool and gigantic game room/bonus room with large wet bar. Plenty of room to grow with almost 5, 000 sq. ft. of living area. Formal living, ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale , Waterfront, Lakefront , Waterview Has a pool , Subdivision: Huntington Pointe Ph 3 , Lot SQFT: 23160sqft , Built in  1998 , Style: Florida

$345,000.00 ($107.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 5 beds, 4 baths, 3221 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingVirtual TourMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS MLS #O5078735 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 540 Masalo, Timacuan Unit 16 Ph 1 Replat, 4 baths, 5 beds, Short sale approved at... 540 Masalo Lake Mary, FL 32746 Price reduced $33,000.00 since 5/12/12, NOW $345,000.00 | Short Sale**APPROVED AT LIST PRICE** **This transaction will be handled by an experienced negotiator** Space is not an issue when it comes to this former David Weekly model pool home. This home boasts over 3200 square feet located in the desirable ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale Has a pool , Subdivision: Timacuan Unit 16 Ph 1 Replat , Lot SQFT: 12715sqft , Built in  1996

$285,200.00 ($113.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 4 beds, 3 baths, 2522 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 12 PHOTOS MLS #O5087855 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 1260 Chessington, 3 baths, Pond, Heathrow, Waterfront, Home Short Sale, For Sale 1260 Chessington Lake Mary, FL 32746 Price reduced $35,800.00 since 2/25/12, NOW $285,200.00 | Short Sale - Bank approved list price. Heathrow home with a great waterfront and conservation view - Great view. Offers 17x10 playroom area, hardwood floor, open Kitchen and screened Pool. In addition to the great view, this 4/3 also has a play ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale , Waterfront, Pond , Waterview, Pond Has a pool , Subdivision: Heathrow , Lot SQFT: 7623sqft , Built in  1998 , Style: Contemporary

$279,000.00 ($110.00/sqft) Lake Mary Single Family For Sale 4 beds, 2 baths, 1 half baths, 2525 living sqft View Full Details Photos Make Offer Request Showing Save ListingMapAsk Question

ROLLOVER TO VIEW 9 PHOTOS MLS #O5074815 Source: My Florida Regional MLS | 2849 Egrets Landing, Egrets Landing, 2.5 baths, Lake Mary, Short sale....executive... 2849 Egrets Landing Lake Mary, FL 32746 Price reduced $106,000.00 since 11/29/11, NOW $279,000.00 | Short Sale....EXECUTIVE SHOWCASE! FORMER MODEL LOADED WITH UPGRADES IN GATED COMMUNITY. SCREENED HEATED POOL.CONSERVATION LOT. OPEN FLOOR PLAN, GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING.WATCH KIDS PLAY ON COMMUNITY TOT LOT FROM YOUR SCREENED AND TRUSSEDlanai ... Low interest financing available. Get Pre-Qualified Top Features: short sale, for sale Has a pool , Subdivision: Egrets Landing , Lot SQFT: 6042sqft , Built in  1999

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