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June 4, 2008
Need attny recs for a short sale
I'm getting ready to make an offer on a short sale property in NCH and need a good real estate attorney to assist me. The real estate agent is clueless (she doesn't even understand what a short sale is) and the owner has not scruples so things could get a bit sticky.
Does anyone know a good attorney well versed in these kinds of sales?
Thanks,
laurie
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How did you find out about the short sale? I just learned about these myself.
Posted by: guest at June 4, 2008 11:26 AM
The house was listed on Craigslist and Property Shark. I also took a great class from PShark, where I learned all the ins and outs. There are a lot of short sale houses out there right now.
Posted by: laurie at June 4, 2008 11:33 AM
proceed extremely carefully, laurie. good luck.
Posted by: guest at June 4, 2008 12:04 PM
Id call Michael Reinhardt... 718-377-7798
He handles a majority of our sales here at Fillmore... deals with it all!
Howard
Posted by: howrealnyc at June 4, 2008 12:45 PM
Thanks, 12:04. This is fraught with peril, I know, but I like the house.
Posted by: laurie at June 4, 2008 12:48 PM
I'm not personally familiar with short sales, but I have used Jim Ratliff (office in PS) as RE lawyer for 5 or 6 transactions. He is pleasant to deal with, aggressive when needed, and reasonably priced.
Posted by: guest at June 4, 2008 1:01 PM
David Fainkich
718-840-5860
handled a number of mine and is excellent...does primarily real estate & estates
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at June 4, 2008 1:06 PM
Thanks, everyone, for the recommendations. I just got off the phone with Michael Reinhardt, who immediately "got" the picture. He's very straight forward and I think he'll do me well.
Posted by: laurie at June 4, 2008 1:28 PM
"He's very straight and I think he'll do me well."
I'm straight and if you're hot I'll also do you well. Just post a phone number...
Posted by: guest at June 4, 2008 5:02 PM
A really great resource for learning short sales can be found at http://www.shortsaleway.com/short-sale-package.html. You don't need an attorney, they typically don't know the process either.
Jonathan Christopher of Short Sale Way
Posted by: guest at June 5, 2008 11:17 AM
"You don't need an attorney, they typically don't know the process either.
Jonathan Christopher of Short Sale Way"
Sir.. when you are at risk of losing your home... it IS time to speak with an attorney, just not one who wants to steal your home also! Lots of sharks in those waters.
Howard
Posted by: howrealnyc at June 5, 2008 11:06 PM
Rick Beirman in manhattan. tell him don orlando recomended you
Posted by: dbo1995 at June 9, 2008 6:57 PM
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