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 Recently we SOLD a home In Porter County, IN  that we listed subject to lenders approval of a short sale.

Short sales are not a game.

There were back up offers on the property.

The Buyers with the 1st offer submitted were savvy enough to do ALL of their due diligence according to the contract terms and conditions mutually agreed upon BEFORE the short sale was approved.

Short sales are bittersweet.

We have become much more select at which sellers we will work with to list an Indiana  short sale property and which buyers we will work with to show a Northwest Indiana short sale property.

Extensive interviewing goes into the decision process so we have the best chances of getting deals done! 

Uncooperative sellers or fickle buyers only make for experiences which will be passed along to friends and relatives who become “experts” in their own mind, because of “stories”  they have heard

Hasty and sweeping generalizations about short sales are, by definition, illogical.

We glady accept back-up offers on our Short sale listings -> Sale pending does not mean SOLD.

If you are considering buying a short sale, give us a call to discuss at lenght the risks of this non traditional type of Real estae transaction. Some Short sale Buyers are Missing the Boat so to speak. Or,  if you are behind on your mortgage payments give us a call to see if selling your home with your lenders approval of a short sale is an option to consider?

 SFR certified and have closed short sale listings in NW IndianaHAFA or not, EQUATOR system or not.

Here are some Northwest Indiana Short sale properties we have SOLD as well as some of our insights to working to get short sale deals done:

please click on the link to read the story behind each of these successes.

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/206925/sold-by-the-safrin-s-successful-short-sale-2262-vermillion-st-lake-station-in-46405-northwest-in-priced-to-sell-with-alittle-tlc-spacious-corner-home-big-fenced-yard

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1420474/lake-county-indiana-short-sale-sold-in-26-days-from-for-sale-sign-up-to-signing-the-closing-documents

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1296437/some-short-sales-in-northwest-indiana-real-estate-are-getting-done-quicker-easier

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1722094/just-sold-la-pore-county-in-short-sale-closed-before-the-june-3oth-1st-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-deadline-whew-

  http://activerain.com/blogsview/239193/Short-Sale-Tips-that-Helped-Us

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1504566/some-nw-indiana-short-sales-are-closing-sooner-than-traditional-real-estate-transactions-

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/861999/happy-new-year-for-indiana-homeowners-facing-short-sale-new-law-that-may-help

  http://activerain.com/blogsview/588362/13-weeks-to-Complete

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/475656/Valparaiso-IN-Opportunity-Knock

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/1593093/back-up-offer-closed-in-this-real-estate-market-anything-can-happen-we-encourage-our-sellers-to-keep-showing-their-property-

 http://activerain.com/blogsview/520985/indiana-realtors-take-note-2008-legislation-you-should-be-aware-of-

  http://activerain.com/blogsview/1349045/our-listings-of-reo-or-bank-owned-properties-for-sale-are-selling-quickly-in-nw-indiana-once-priced-right-and-ready-for-ma

Schererville, IN 46375 For Sale – Ranch Home on Acre Wooded Lot  – Fixer Upper – Sold as is.

The Northwest Indiana Town of Schererville is conveniently located in Lake County which borders the Illinois State Line, making a Chicagoland commute do-able!

This Ranch home (no basement) is perched on an ACRE wooded lot measuring  75 x 605.

With some TLC and finishes this would make a great starter home or for those looking to downsize and need the ease of one level living – this is worth your careful consideration.

Located just down the block from Homan Elementary School and close to downtown Schererville, shopping, restaurants, etc…

reasonable Property Taxes too!

Please allow ample time for attorney review / response to all offers. Call for more details or to schedule a private showing with advance notice please.

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Fixer Upper Sold As Is

Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats

$124,999 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Unit Interior: 1572 sqft Lot: 1.04 acre(s) Location 1514 Austin Schererville, IN 46375 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below:

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Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate (219) 309-9930 safrin@jorsm.com http://www.safrin.net Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Our recent listings Spacious Home, Corner Lot,Subject To Short Sale Fixer Upper Sold As Is Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Best Value in Gated Community Subject To Short Sale Approval Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Schererville, IN real estate for sale

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Crown Point, Indiana 46307 Home For Sale – Subject To Short Sale Approval

We listed this spacious Cape Cod Style home for sale, perched on a 1/4 acre Corner lot in the Wirtz Crown Heights Neighborhood of the City of Crown Point - Northwest Indiana.

Conveniently Located close to to major roads for commute, shopping, schools, and businesses, this affordable updated home with a full basement (finished) In Ross Township is worth your careful consideration.

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Spacious Home, Corner Lot,Subject To Short Sale

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$161,000 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Unit Interior: 3360 sqft Lot: 0.24 acre(s) Location 2240 W. 94th Place Crown Point, IN 46307 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below:

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Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate (219) 309-9930 safrin@jorsm.com http://www.safrin.net Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Our recent listings Spacious Home, Corner Lot,Subject To Short Sale Fixer Upper Sold As Is Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Best Value in Gated Community Subject To Short Sale Approval Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Crown Point, IN real estate for sale

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Valparaiso, IN  Real Estate For Sale - Check out F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate’s NEW Listing @

2202 Worthington Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 – Great Location in  Center Township with award winning schools and Low Property Taxes. We’ve blogged about our home town of Valpo before… this spacious home with a nice size yard is priced below both appraised and assessed value for your careful consideration! Check out the Description, Map, Photos & more…… then give us a call to schedule a private showing with advance notice please.

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Affordable & Spacious Home-VALPO in Town

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$174,499 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Partial Bathroom 1 Unit Interior: 2316 sqft Lot: 0.27 acre(s) Location 2202 Worthington Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the “Like” button below:

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Jeff & Grace Safrin F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate (219) 309-9930 safrin@jorsm.com http://www.safrin.net Listed by: Jeff Safrin of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

Our recent listings Fixer Upper Sold As Is Look No More – This Bungalow will surprise you! Best Value in Gated Community Subject To Short Sale Approval Related Living Possible here ! Subscribe to our listing feed

See more Valparaiso, IN real estate for sale

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After several years of experience in Listing and Selling Properties in Northwest Indiana Subject To Lenders Approval of Short Sale, Jeff Safrin, Real Estate Broker/Owner of F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate completed the National Association Of REALTORS requirements for the SFR - Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification Designation.

Every Short Sale is not the same - There are many possible scenario’s that can occur during the complex process of short sale approval (lender’s filing of foreclosure proceedings, bankruptcy court proceedings etc..).

1st hand experience in working through these difficult situations are not taught in the basics of NAR’s class, but in the “school of hard knocks” called life experiences.

Our best  resource for helping you decide whether you choose us to represent you in the sale of your property which may be subject to your lenders approval of a short sale is the recommendation of our past clients or  attorneys who have worked with us during this specific type of real estate transaction.

References available upon request.

Just in time for Super Bowl Weekend we received this email from a past client today (a New Orleans Saints Fan)  in which we (Indianapolis Colts fans) successfully Listed & Sold their Northwest Indiana Home subject to their lenders approval of a short sale….

I guess we can agree to disagree on some things GO Colts!!!

HI Grace / Jeff,

Don’t have a scanner here, so just put my testimonial below.  Hope that works ok for you.  You may use my name if you wish.

Have a great weekend and

“GO Saints” !!!!!  

Lynn

I had my house listed with a large well known real estate agent for 6 months. The house didn’t sell and it sat empty costing me a fortune with each passing month, paying for mortgage, utilities, insurance etc. I came across Jeff and Grace Safrin’s name on a website. I talked with Jeff and decided on a short sale, based on the information I had obtained from my mortgage company. The house was listed on a Monday and by Saturday of the same week we were signing papers. A Couple of weeks later, we closed on the sale.

Jeff is extremely knowledgeable in real estate, selling, short sales and handling and dealing with all aspects of this business. He worked quickly and efficiently to get the sale closed, with liens, and several other road blocks. Jeff and his wife are very friendly and personable and a pleasure to work with. The Safrin’s know their business and I would recommend them to ANYONE looking to buy or sell a home.