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A "Short Sale" takes place when a seller's proceeds from the sale of their home is not expected to cover the mortgage and other liens against the property. When this happens, the holder(s) of the mortgage(s) and/or lien(s) have to approve the sale. This is typically noted as "Subject to Third Party Approval."
The third parties could include mortgage holders, home equity loan holders, the U.S. Government (in the case of Federal tax liens) the District of Columbia (in the case of tax liens or nuisance liens), WASA (in the case of water liens), contractors (in the case of mechanic's liens) and anyone else with a lien or judgment against the property.
The Seller of the property accepts the contract subject to third party approval. Third party approval works much like any other contingency which is to say the contract can be canceled if the third-party approval is not received.
While that sounds simple, third party approvals may take an extremely long time. DC law will require that the earnest deposit for the contract be deposited within one week of contract acceptance. Therefore, the purchaser's money is unavailable while the purchaser waits for third party approval.
So where is the pitfall? "While an infinite wait for an answer from the bank, is occurring..the house goes to foreclosure," according to Chuck Klein, the managing broker for RE/MAX Allegiance.
Many homes in the District are foreclosed upon while the third party is reviewing the contract.
Many people might assume that the Purchaser receives their earnest deposit back immediately upon the foreclosure, but that is not the case. To release the earnest deposit, the escrow agent must follow escrow law which means all parties to the contract must sign the release. If a Seller has just lost a house due to foreclosure, that person can be difficult to find and may not be cooperative if located.
The Purchaser, if the Purchaser wants the earnest deposit, may have to hire an attorney to file for a Court Inter pleader to bring a judgement. The cost for this is born by the Purchaser, and naturally there is time lost while this process is happening.
If you're considering purchasing a short sale, be sure to ask your agent how to protect yourself against this scenario. Also be sure that you've read and understand the Greater Capital Association of REALTOR's Form 1362 "Short Sale Addendum to Sales Contract" before enter into the sales contract.
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The third parties could include mortgage holders, home equity loan holders, the U.S. Government (in the case of Federal tax liens) the District of Columbia (in the case of tax liens or nuisance liens), WASA (in the case of water liens), contractors (in the case of mechanic's liens) and anyone else with a lien or judgment against the property.
The Seller of the property accepts the contract subject to third party approval. Third party approval works much like any other contingency which is to say the contract can be canceled if the third-party approval is not received.
While that sounds simple, third party approvals may take an extremely long time. DC law will require that the earnest deposit for the contract be deposited within one week of contract acceptance. Therefore, the purchaser's money is unavailable while the purchaser waits for third party approval.
So where is the pitfall? "While an infinite wait for an answer from the bank, is occurring..the house goes to foreclosure," according to Chuck Klein, the managing broker for RE/MAX Allegiance.
Many homes in the District are foreclosed upon while the third party is reviewing the contract.
Many people might assume that the Purchaser receives their earnest deposit back immediately upon the foreclosure, but that is not the case. To release the earnest deposit, the escrow agent must follow escrow law which means all parties to the contract must sign the release. If a Seller has just lost a house due to foreclosure, that person can be difficult to find and may not be cooperative if located.
The Purchaser, if the Purchaser wants the earnest deposit, may have to hire an attorney to file for a Court Inter pleader to bring a judgement. The cost for this is born by the Purchaser, and naturally there is time lost while this process is happening.
If you're considering purchasing a short sale, be sure to ask your agent how to protect yourself against this scenario. Also be sure that you've read and understand the Greater Capital Association of REALTOR's Form 1362 "Short Sale Addendum to Sales Contract" before enter into the sales contract.
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