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Stop Foreclosure On Your Wilmington, DE Home!

by Katina Geralis

You hear it on the news every day: this is a difficult economy. Due to high unemployment rates and a poor economy, more and more homeowners in the Wilmington, DE area are falling behind on mortgage payments. This has led to a higher amount of delinquent mortgages and an increase in the number of homes going into foreclosure. This has caused a huge and stressful burden for many Wilmington, DE homeowners. The fear of one's home going into foreclosure can be overwhelming and cause high anxiety levels for those who are behind on their mortgage payments each month.

As a Wilmington, DE real estate agent, part of my job is helping those who are in danger of losing their homes avoid foreclosure. Foreclosure is a painful, lengthy process where the party involved loses their home and typically can’t get another one for several years afterwards. As a real estate agent who specializes in distressed properties, I offer the clients who come to me with advice on how they can avoid the foreclosure process. My years of experience in the Wilmington, DE real estate market allow me to ease the stress for several homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes by offering them viable and better options to foreclosure.

Get a loan modification. Load modifications benefit homeowners because it means that they get to keep their home. The lender agrees to modify any or some of the terms of the mortgage, whether it be by extending the term of the loan, changing monthly payments so that they are more affordable or changing the interest rate. The result is that the mortgage becomes more affordable and they can get their home out delinquent status. This option is viable for those who have both proof of hardship AND sufficient income for the re-calculated monthly mortgage payment. This is the best alternative to foreclosure, however in this economy; it is much more difficult for Wilmington, DE’s homeowners to get through this process. Many might be rejected by their lenders for a loan modification. That is where the next option comes into play.  

Go through the short sale process. When a Wilmington, DE homeowner is facing foreclosure and can’t get a loan modification, the next option that they will want to explore is the short sale. A short sale occurs when the lender gives the homeowner permission to sell their home for less that the outstanding balance owed on the mortgage, producing a quick sale. This helps distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure. While this does put a damper on the homeowner’s credit rating, it’s a lot less stressful than a foreclosure, and you can buy a home much faster after the process is over. Many homeowners in the current economic climate are eligible for a short sale, so this could be a very viable option for you! Contact your Wilmington, DE real estate agent with questions about short sales and see if you qualify for one.

The foreclosure process is trying, stressful and lengthy for all involved. As an expert on Wilmington, DE foreclosures and short sales, I do the best I can to give all of my clients alternative options that are both viable for their financial situation and will cause the least stress or anxiety. I make it my responsibility to make sure that all of my clients are aware of all of their options. If you feel like you’re in danger of losing your Wilmington, DE home, or you have questions about the local real estate market, don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m here to help you through this difficult time, even if it’s only to lend a few words of advice. I hope to hear from you soon!

Katina Geralis
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As a Wilmington, DE real estate agent, I see my share of nervous home sellers. Particularly in a buyer’s market, marketing a home is tricky. The competition is fierce and you want to make sure that everything goes perfectly. This way, your home will be sold faster for the best price possible. I make it my responsibility to educate those who are interested in selling their Wilmington, DE home about the various tactics and techniques one should use before, during, and after marketing their listing. There is one step that I always recommend: Before listing your home on the Wilmington, DE real estate market, get a home inspection!

Home inspections are an inevitable part of selling your home. It’s understandable. A buyer wants to make sure that their Wilmington, DE home is up to code and ready to move into, but they can also use the inspection results to try and get more out of the seller. The only way to avoid such an unfavorable outcome is to get an inspection before listing your home. Here are some of the benefits to getting your Wilmington, DE home inspected early-on in the selling process:

•    Buyers will perceive a greater value on the home. If the home has already been through an inspection, then the buyers will see that as one less thing to worry about. As a result, you can ultimately get more money from the sale.

•    You can avoid buyer’s remorse. If you complete a Wilmington, DE home inspection well in advance, then you can address all of your home’s defects early-on. This can help avoid buyer panic after the contract is submitted and negotiations are completed. This can help you avoid catastrophes and headaches down the line.

•    It keeps the transaction positive. If a buyer is more focused on the positive, fixed aspects of the home, then they won’t get caught up in the home inspection and try to negotiate more out of you, the seller. It cuts down on buyer demands and gives you the opportunity to get the most value possible out of your Wilmington, DE home.

There are no perfect houses. No matter how amazing you feel that your property is, I can guarantee that a home inspection will find something that needs to be fixed. This isn’t something that you should worry about too much. As your Wilmington, DE real estate agent, I have contacts and connections with several home repair companies in the area. I can help you find the right professionals to fix any and all problems found during your home inspection. It’s the best way to get your Wilimington, DE property ready for the local real estate market!

As always if you need any help with your Wilmington, DE home sale, or you want more information about getting a home inspection, don’t hesitate to contact me! I’d love to help you in any way that I can. I hope to hear from you very soon!

Katina Geralis
Wilmington, DE Real Estate Expert
NextRE Team

Wilmington Real Estate
Wilmington Homes for Sale
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