Remember when you could easily sell a single family home with a tenant in place? 

A few days ago I spoke with a potential Crestview Florida short sale seller. He had a townhome that was leased through next Fall.  I asked if the tenant would agree to move out with sixty days notice when we get a short sale contract.  The seller said the property management company, who also wanted the listing, said “no”, and told him most of the buyers in the complex had been investors who bought with tenants in place!  I checked the MLS statistics.  There was no way to tell if that were the case, and most of the sales were from other brokers. It was just a ploy to get the listing. Who wants a listing if it won’t sell? I don’t, and neither would a seller!  I told him “You will severely limit showings on your property, and minimize the pool of potential buyers.  Your chance of selling with a tenant will be harmed”.  I did not agree to accept the listing under those conditions.

To prove a point, here are showing instructions from some recent expired listings:

• “Home is Tenant occupied and the home cannot be shown at this time, tenant is unwilling to set appointments.”
• “48 hour notice required. Home is available for showings on Wed and Thursday from 11:00- 2:00″
• “Home is occupied by long term renter through June 2012.  If your customer is not interested in a home with a renter there is no need to show.  Lease will not be broken. Do not show just to have something to show.”

The last set of instructions must have been taken to heart– “Do not show just to have something to show”, since the listing expired, along with the others!

What’s my advice? If you have a tenant with a long  term lease and “need” to sell your Crestview or Fort Walton Beach home as a short sale to avoid foreclosure, ask them to cooperate.  Many tenants will agree to move out early. They don’t want to be inconvenienced by showings and they probably don’t want to help you hurtle towards foreclosure.  In some cases, offering a free month’s rent or two will give them ample incentive.  If your real estate agent does not bring up this point, you should.

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Artsy decor and lively colors set the tone in this Crestview Florida short sale home at 521 Risen Star in Steeple Chase. Features include much tile and wood laminate flooring, stainless appliances in kitchen, tiled backsplash. Open floor plan with great room. Screened porch overlooking lush koi pond, above ground pool, fire pit for magical evenings. This Steeplechase home has upgraded bathroom vanities, his and hers master baths, upgraded light fixtures. Sitting room can be used as fifth bedroom.  This Crestview Florida home is a south of I-10 for easy commute to Eglin Air Force Base, and Destin Beaches and shopping.  It is a short sale.

Offered at $197,900.

It’s Wendy!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204

Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

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I received this note today from a Crestview Florida short sale seller.  Her recent VA Compromise Sale was approved by Bank of America. The Crestview home closed last week. 

Hello Wendy,

You were the best thing that could’ve happened in my life at the time, and I am very grateful for your professionalism and dedication to my situation. I don’t believe this process could have happened more smoothly had it been any other agent handling my short sale. I will most definitely recommend you to any/everyone, and call on you again anytime I may need your assistance.

You are appreciated more than know.

Thank you again and God bless you always,
Dee Dee

The kind words from this Eglin AFB VA Compromise Sale seller are what puts the “ooomph” in my day.  It is why I love helping Crestview Florida short sale homeowners.

Thank you, Dee Dee!

It’s Wendy!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204

Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

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I received this note today from a Crestview Florida short sale seller.  Her recent VA Compromise Sale was approved by Bank of America. The Crestview home closed last week. 

Hello Wendy,

Thank you again and God bless you always,
Dee Dee

The kind words from this Eglin AFB VA Compromise Sale seller are what puts the “ooomph” in my day.  It is why I love helping Crestview Florida short sale homeowners.

Thank you, Dee Dee!

It’s Wendy!

Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc.

Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204

Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

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Wendy is a short sale and pre-foreclosure specialist and has been featured in “Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine” and “Florida Realtor Magazine”. Call Wendy Rulnick, Broker/Owner,to list and sell your home or condo on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County-  Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Crestview, Rosemary Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field.

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1058 Farmer St., 4.77 Acre Commercial Lot, Crestview FL 32536

Wooded lot – almost 5 acres. Located between a day care and concrete company- this lot may have commercial, light industrial and/or multi-family development potential. Okaloosa County GIS website lists RGD with future land use MU (mixed use). There is an old house on the property not being sold as a livable residence, nor for any value. Buyer to do own feasibility study for desired use.

Dimensions Approx 330 x 628    List Price:  $195,000

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Nice, neat, newer! Open floorplan, crisp condition. Wonderful breakfast bar, cathedral ceiling. Maple cabinets, large pantry. Master features garden tub, separate shower. Large walk-in closet, too! Short sale.  $174,900

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Latest Countrywide Short Sale Volume

While working on a Crestview FL short sale today, I asked the Countrywide rep, “How many short sales do you have in process?”

Countrywide Rep Answer:  “Almost 70,000”

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