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The Paradise Valley real estate market has had a rough few years since the crisis hit in 2008 and drove home values way under their actual worth. Many banks, which had made questionable loan transactions, were forced to either foreclose or sell their homes at a loss with a short sale transaction. While the short sales have slowed down considerably in the last year, there are still some of these homes left on the market that the willing and capable investor can take advantage of. If you are ready to buy a home, and you do not first look in to getting a short sale home in the Paradise Valley area, then you are missing out on a big opportunity. To qualify for one of these unique purchases, you will need to do the following: 1. Get debts in order If you are on the financial fence and are carrying some debt, then first you are going to want to pay down or eliminate the highest interest rate debt first. An abundance of credit card charges can make you a less desirable candidate for lenders under the new standards. Banks are trying to be more responsible with the loans they sign off on, and they are going to great lengths to make certain that candidates are capable of paying ahead of time before committing to a 30-year deal. If you have the income, and it is not eaten up by a bevy of debts, then you will be an attractive candidate, and your credit rating, overall, will improve. 2. Find an experienced agent Not all real estate agents have the skill sets required to secure a short sale transaction deal. Many are fine for the standard transaction, but to secure a short sale, one must be plugged in to the region and know almost before the home goes on the market, which homes will be made available for the short sale bid. Agents should also be good at determining the proper type of offer to submit. The experienced short sale agent knows that buyers often get only one chance to secure an offer since the market for these homes is so competitive. They need to help you find your offer's legs and be equipped to get it in front of the right eyes as soon as humanly possible. 3. Bring your A game It was touched on above, but it bears repeating. You've got to present a serious offer that walks the fine line between buying the home at a great price and remaining competitive with other potential buyers. An insulting offer will make others seem more attractive to the seller, while an offer that is too high could mean you were better off simply pursuing a traditional sales path.
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