Orlando Florida Real Estate Resource

Orlando Florida Short Sale Q & A

How long does a short sale take in today's Orlando Florida real estate market?
The short sale negotiation process can be quite lengthy, although things keep changing constantly.  A few months ago, it was taking anywhere from 3-4 months...sometimes even longer.  Right now, we're seeing the average timeframe to be about 30 to 45 days.  Some banks are approving short sales in as little as 3 days, while others won't even look at them until 30 days has passed.  The reason for this lengthy process is the multiple parties who have to approve the short sale.  Those with their hands in the pot include the numerous departments within the bank...many not knowing what the others are doing, the investors, the private mortgage insurers, Fannie Mae, and more.  All of these must give their approval.  It's important that as a buyer, you go into a short sale knowing that you'll have to be patient during this long process.

Read more »