Need To Sell But Owe More Than Your Connecticut Home Is Worth?

Sell your underwater home, avoid foreclosure, and settle your mortgage debt with experienced Connecticut Short Sale Realtors!

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Connecticut Short Sale Help for Homeowners Who Owe More Than Their Home Is Worth.

You're not alone. Thousands of Connecticut homeowners have faced this situation, and there are often more options than you may realize.

WHAT IS A SHORT SALE EXACTLY?

A short sale is the process by which your home is sold for less than the total amount owed on the mortgage loans secured by the property.  Here at Reid Real Estate Group, we specialize in short sales in CT! We provide a full service solution, from listing your home to getting your short sale approved and closed! Nearly 100% of the time, there are no out of pocket costs to the seller.  A successful short sale allows for forgiveness of the remaining mortgage debt, and some sellers even receive relocation assistance. 


MINNA REID, BROKER-OWNER OF REID REAL ESTATE GROUP: CONNECTICUT'S #1 SHORT SALE REALTOR SINCE 2010!
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It was a pleasure working with Minna and her team. From the beginning to end, she was there to guide me in the right direction. She does what is best for her clients and will go above and beyond to make sure the whole process is as smooth and it can be. I can't thank her enough for all her help and guidance during the sale of my property.
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Responsiveness. Peace of mind. The feeling that, once and for all, everything was going to be OK. I got all these things and more the first time I spoke with Minna Reid. I was dealing with a home sale that, at first, had seemed uncomplicated and simple, but then was anything but. I needed help, and I needed it badly. From that first moment, Minna jumped immediately into action. She was thorough in her explanation of the things we needed to do and why, and took charge of the whole situation. I was able to take a breath and unclench my shoulders for the first time in weeks. I needed solutions, and she had them. I could not have asked for a better, stronger advocate. On top of that, she’s funny, personable, and knows how to relate to people (this is helpful not just when dealing with stressed-out clients—ME—but also with attorneys, other REALTORS, and difficult buyers). If you have a tricky home sale situation, I could not recommend Minna highly enough. And she was right: she said everything would be OK, and it was.
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I was about to give up and just turn my back on my home and walk away. However, I found Minna and she was a lifesaver! Other realtors tried to help me but made the situation worse and wasted my time. If you are in the unfortunate place of having to short sale your home, then you know it can be embarrassing and difficult, especially if you don't have real estate experience. Minna knew exactly what to do, and was very professional, knowledgeable, and, kind. Minna was on my side and handled all the challenges we faced with selling a house that at times seemed like it didn't want to be sold! I appreciate Minna and know that you will love her.
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We are grateful to Minna for her knowledge, professionalism and expertise in shortsales. She truly cares about her clients and it is evident in the manner she represents them. She has a strong work ethic and keen negotiation skills when dealing with financial institutions and buyers. We strongly recommend Minna and her company if u want immediate results.
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I inherited my father's head and was completely in over my head. Minna was amazing in getting things straightened out with the mortgage company (which had been giving me issues for years) and was so responsive to my emails. I had a lot of questions, as this was my first time going through the selling process, and she was able to answer them all quickly. The selling process was so much easier than I expected it to be, thanks to Minna and her team!
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My husband and I worked with Minna to sell my father-in laws house after my father-in law-died. Minna is highly knowledgeable in regards to selling estate properties. She took the time to explain the process to us and she was very responsive to our needs. Minna was also highly motived to assist us in selling the house quickly. We listened to Minna’s advice in regards to selling the house (during the bidding process) and the house sold for well over what we expected. My experience with Minna was very positive and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to sell a property. Thanks again for everything Minna!
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Minna has been a fantastic partner in selling our home. She was patient with us in explaining the differences between a short sale and conventional sale and helped us think through the pros and cons of each. During the process of the sale she was strategic and got us the best price for our sale. The process was painless and quick and every step of the way she managed each and every detail flawlessly.
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Minna helped witha dificult short sale. It was a process that went on for several months. Minna was professional and attentitive to the process. She worked diligently with the bank to get the deal done. I don't think we could have done it without her!
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Minna was the best thing that happened to us in a very long time. We’ve been planning on moving from on house and on with our lives and the house was simply an anchor. We’ve had two liens on the house that would take a long time to cure and we were forced to sell the house to settle with the bank. I’ve looked around for someone who specializes in short sales, not just an agent that did 2-3. The process took a while, but Minna was super persistent, and her strategic approach was close to none. We have lost two buyers, got a push backs from the back and lean holders and she was able to stay on top of it and at the same time, she kept us afloat emotionally. Because of her, we were able to leave CT and move to FL where we are currently waiting for our new place. Warm thank you to Minna and her team for doing what they do best. Marcin with family.
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I reached out to Minna when we were first considering a short sale. I didn’t know much about the process or how it worked so naturally I had a ton of questions. She answered all of my questions as well as explained the process in detail so I would know exactly what to expect. Several months later, we kicked off the sale. I had heard so many horror stories about what can go wrong in a short sale so I was very uneasy. With Minna’s expertise the process was so much smoother than I could have ever anticipated! It was just over three months from the time we listed to closing (which is fast for a short sale)! Minna’s responsiveness and dedication along the way was a huge asset!! It’s because of her that our family is able to put the past behind us and move on to bigger and better things! I highly recommend her!
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FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A SHORT SALE!

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A SHORT SALE?

  • Do you owe more than your home is worth and need to sell?
  • Are you falling behind on your mortgage payments and/or facing foreclosure?
  • Have you been denied or failed a loan modification?
  • Is your forbearance over, but you lack the funds to get back on track?
  • Have you been caught in a housing market downturn and lost your equity?
  • Are you considering walking away but wish to avoid the repercussions of a foreclosure and deficiency judgment?
  • Are you facing a current or future financial hardship such as employment relocation, divorce, retirement, or layoff?
If these describe your situation, a short sale may be an option for you.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT QUALIFYING FOR A SHORT SALE.
Short Sale Intake Form

We get Connecticut short sales approved and have helped hundreds of local CT sellers walk away from their upside-down homes debt-free. Short sales are complex and require expert help. Reid Real Estate Group specializes in short sales and has been CT's #1 short sale team since 2010!

FREE SHORT SALE SURVIVAL GUIDE! 
A STEP BY STEP MANUAL FOR GETTING THROUGH THE SHORT SALE PROCESS!

HOW DOES IT WORK? THE SHORT SALE PROCESS IN 5 QUICK STEPS:

5 steps to the short sale process

 CONNECTICUT SHORT SALE  FAQ:


If there's no equity in the home, how do the real estate commissions and other closing costs get paid in a short sale situation?


To pay or not to pay? Find out the pros and cons of making mortgage payments during a short sale.


What happens to the extra debt in a short sale? Will you still have to pay it? Find out what happens to the remaining mortgage balance!


How do short sales affect credit scores? Will I ever be able to buy a house again? Will my score drop significantly?


How is a short sale any better than simply letting the home foreclose? What are the advantages?


Not only do short sales generally cost nothing, but some sellers even qualify for relocation assistance!


You can usually get a new mortgage a few years after a short sale, or sometimes even sooner - get the details!


Can I just give the keys back to the lender and walk away from the home?


What repercussions will I face if I just stop paying, walk away and let my Connecticut home foreclose?


Have more short sale questions? We have the answers!

short sale FAQ

If you are looking for a short sale specialist, look no further. Minna IS the real deal. At first I was skeptical of the thought of short selling our home and the ultimate plan was strategic default, until my wife convinced me to contact a realtor. I came across Minna via searching the web, left her a message, and within minutes she had contacted me. The rest, folks, is history. You will never find another agent as knowledgeable and compassionate about the business of short sales. Her persistence truly paid off in the end, and I will never forget her aggressiveness towards the banks. She is for the little guy, and will do whatever it takes. You need someone like that in your team or you will NOT have a short sale. PERIOD Highly recommended in our books!! A+++

WHAT WILL A SHORT SALE COST ME?

If there's no equity in the home, how do realtors get paid commissions in a short sale?

You know what my favorite part of every short sale appointment is? It's when the seller asks me what my services will cost them, and I get to tell them...DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT!

seller has no cost in a short sale
Nearly 100% of the time short sellers have no out of pocket costs in a short sale! Closing costs are paid out of the proceeds of the sale.

I want to thank you again for taking care of everything, I received stacks of letters from the two mortgage companies with threats and pleads for me to contact them and I ignored it and left everything in your worthy hands. The other realtor at the closing said that he was worried because usually short sales don't work out, and that this is his first successful one. I told him that I found you on google and I was told that you are the best in the state for short sales, and that you proved that to be true. A huge burden has definitely been lifted and all of the credit goes to you. Thanks again!


Short Sale Lenders/Servicers/Investors/Programs we have experience with:

AHMSI, AIM, Amerihome, ASC, Aurora, Bank of America, Bank United, Bayview Loan Servicing, Carrington, CCM, Cenlar, Chase, CHFA, CHIF, Citimortgage, Countrywide, CrossCountry, Dime Savings Bank, Ditech, Fifth Third Bank, Freedom Mortgage, GMAC, Greentree, Guaranty Bank, Guild, HFC, Home Point, HomeBridge, HomEq, HSBC, IBM LBPS (Lender Business Process Services), IndyMac, Lakeview Loan Servicing, Liberty Bank, Litton Loan Servicing, LoanCare, M&T Bank, McCue Mortgage, Merrimack, MorEquity, Mr. Cooper, Nationstar, Newrez, Norcom, OCWEN, One West Bank, PennyMac, PHH Mortgage Services, Planet Home, Provident, Rocket Mortgage, Savings Institute, Seterus, SLS, Sovereign, SPS, TD Bank, Vericrest, Webster Bank, Wells Fargo, Windsor Federal. Loans with all major investors including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA, USDA,  Private Labels/Investors.

FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU!

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Whatever words I use in this review won't do Minna justice. She did an absolutely phenomenal job as our agent and shepherded us through the tricky ins and outs of a short sale. Finding a buyer wasn't too hard, but the process with our mortgage lenders was. These transactions are not for the faint of heart, but I always knew we were in good hands.

Probably the most important quality for a real estate professional in my opinion is accessibility. Minna always answered our emails, texts and calls. I tried not to abuse the privilege by bombarding her, but even during non-working hours, she was always patient. Kind of related to accessibility is flexibility, and she came to our home late in the evening to accommodate my schedule & my wife's schedule as well.

Two other qualities I value highly are integrity and accountability. Towards the end of our odyssey, there was a misunderstanding between us and the seller about an appliance. I emailed Minna about it, and chatted with our Attorney as well. As it turned out, the mistake was essentially mine yet Minna still offered to chip in if it ended up costing us anything. She did not have to do that, and could have easily shrugged her shoulders and put the ball in my court. That gesture spoke volumes to me about the kind of person and professional she is. As it turned out, our attorney who Minna referred to us did an equally phenomenal job and it didn't end up being an issue. The thing to take from this is you can completely put your trust in Minna.

In closing, she did something I didn't think was possible. We had to relocate for family reasons, and we were substantially underwater. I didn't think there was any way it would happen for us, but she never gave up. When the banks hemmed or hawed, she kept after them. When one of the lenders issued an initial denial, she demanded an explanation and reopened our submission. In the end, both lenders accepted short payoffs and our family was able to make that move. In my profession, I deal with many real estate agents and sadly, I see many who quite literally "mail it in", and sometimes for astronomical commissions. Minna worked harder than any other real estate agent I've ever seen. I strongly recommend her as a real estate agent, especially if you are considering a short sale.