Search Short Sale Listings in Minnesota
If you’re a buyer looking for a home for yourself or an investor looking for opportunities to add properties to your portfolio, Northstar MLS listed short sales present an excellent opportunity. The number of property listings in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area that are being sold as short sales varies. Buyers who have patience and who are willing to go through a complicated process can find great bargains.
Al Maas – Al grew up on a small dairy farm in Southern MN where he learned a strong work ethic, and what it took to be successful, at a very young age. He has lived in the Twin Cities metro area since 1985 and has always been passionate about Real Estate. Having been a General Contractor and Custom Home Builder for over three decades, Al brings an abundance of knowledge, experience and wisdom to the industry. He has built, remodeled, bought and sold hundreds of homes in all price ranges, and is ready to help serve you in your Real Estate needs! You can always count on receiving Al’s honesty, industry expertise & follow-through, in any real estate transaction you entrust to him. Phone 612-363-7789
At our REMAX Realty team, we have a number of licensed agents who have extensive experience in helping home buyers through the process of purchasing properties through short sales. Buyers need to consider the following:
- Locating Potential Properties – It can be more difficult to find opportunities for short sale purchases than other types of property. They are often listed with Participants of the Northstar MLS of Minnesota. Our agents who are members of Northstar MLS, can conduct a complete search of the various listings for you. By doing so, we will be able to identify properties that meet your specifications for location, home type, and other factors.
- Property Types – These properties represent the complete range of Minnesota real estate. From townhomes and condos to single-family homes in all price ranges and other types of property, the short sale buyer seeking properties will find opportunities.
- Property Condition – While some MN MLS listed short sale homes are in excellent conditions, it sometimes happens that the same economic issues that put a homeowner in jeopardy also mean that normal maintenance and repairs may not have been made. Careful inspection of any real estate you are considering is always in order.
- Transaction Complexity – These transactions take longer to complete. The process of negotiation with lenders can be difficult at times, and the sales fall through more often than traditional home sales. The more complicated the financial situation for an individual property is, the more difficult and time-consuming the transaction may be. Working with an experienced agent is your best assurance of success, but patience and flexibility is often required.
- Price Considerations – While bargains often can be found in short sale situations, it’s unreasonable to expect fire sale prices for these Northstar MLS MN listings. Buyers often save a considerable amount over properties that are not being sold in difficult circumstances, but lenders won’t accept offers that are unrealistically low. The advice of your agent should be your best guide when considering making an offer. Through experience and knowledge, the our REMAX agents are uniquely able to help you decide what offer has a good chance of being accepted.
Search for Properties in Minneapolis St. Paul
From locating properties that match your criteria to navigating the difficult waters of negotiating with lenders, our REMAX agents are your best allies. Our agents can help you search for properties listed with Participants of Northstar MLS of Minnesota. We can help you locate all types of Twin Cities properties that fit your criteria, and arrange showings of these properties.
In Minnesota, a licensed Realtor or agent has complete access to the MLS MN, and we are happy to do additional searches for you. Our agents can also recommend short sale properties listed with us. Then, they can assist with every aspect of these complex transactions, negotiating with lenders and helping you to close successfully. If you’re considering a short sale purchase, contact us to discuss your plans with one of our specialists.
