1. The lender's like working with Realtors that are trained in short sales as they already know the process and the process rules smoother.

2. The short sale process is a very complex process and a Realtor can make or break your chances of a short sale being approved.

3. The short sale process requires a high level of patience, persistence and, most importantly, experience.  

4. Lenders like doing a short sale over a foreclosure when possible and since the process is very difficult and by using a Realtor there is no conflict of interest.

5. A Realtor also makes sure that your personal information is not shared with the buyer and the Realtor knows what is and is not needed.  You might give too much information

6. Remember in order to get a Short Sale approved you must provide the lender(s) with a great deal of personal financial information and documentation.  

7. Remember that buyers are looking after their best interest and if they have a Realtor and you don't, guess who is at a disadvantage?

8. You need a professional short sale trained Realtor that is committed to representing your best interests and not the buyers.

9. The lender in a short sale normally pays off all the liens, closing cost, Realtor commissions, so that you don't have to.

If you decide that a Short Sale is the best option for you, make sure that you hire a highly qualified Real Estate Professional, to represent you.  Did you know that you can get a highly qualified Short Sale Real Estate Specialist at NO COST TO YOU.  So why settle for anything less.