According to the most recent Realtors® Confidence Index, buyers continue to be discouraged with the extended short sale process, resulting in foreclosures that could have been prevented. New resources from the National Association of Realtors® aim to help Realtors® and consumers successfully navigate the short sale process to help more homeowners avoid foreclosure.
“Our members report that short sales are often riddled with delays and red tape,” said NAR President Vicki Cox Golder, owner of Vicki L. Cox & Associates in Tucson, Ariz. “As the first, best source for real estate information, Realtors® are dedicated to help streamline and improve the short sale process for both buyers and sellers.
via www.realtor.org
I would certainly agree with the frustrations over the amount of time it takes to get a short sale approved. Some of the lenders I've worked with jump on board relatively quickly, but others like Bank of America can drag out 6-12 months.
I think I've been more successful than most, but I've had 3 short sales this last year that ended up going into foreclosure. Honestly though, all three sellers simply waited too long before contacting me. When your already 6 months late on your payments and they're sending you a final notice of sale (via certified letter) it's much harder to stop the foreclosure at that point.
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