Does it make a difference which Realtor® lists your short sale home? Of course it does! In today’s market, merely having a real estate license doesn’t get the house sold.

From the year 2005 to present, the Phoenix real estate market has been a roller-coaster ride. Currently the market continues to be bogged down with short sales and pre-foreclosures. As of April 2010, there are over 14,000 active short sale/pre-foreclosure listings throughout the Valley representing 21% of total closed sales.

These types of transactions will be part of the market for the next several years. It’s extremely important for buyers and sellers to use a Realtor® who has been properly trained and has experience in how to handle and negotiate them.

When looking for a Realtor®, keep the following advice in mind:

Routine training is extremely important in this industry. It brings value to clients when the agent stays knowledgeable in the vicissitudes of the Phoenix real estate market.

A realtor with experience in the selling and the buying side of short sales is also recommended. Ask too, if if he/or she has experience with pre-foreclosure sales.

Whether you are a distressed seller, investor, out-of-state buyer, or first-time buyer, right now is the best time to get out there and do it.

This industry is represented by: Celina Acosta Company: Realty Executives Email: celina_acosta@msn.com Phone: (602)861-3300 Cellphone: (602)413-2951 Website: CelinaAcosta.com Follow me, Friend me, Connect on:

About Celina Acosta

Celina graduated from Arizona State University and has been a Valley resident for the last 15 years. She is a Realtor© at Realty Executives in Phoenix and works all over the valley and has helped hundreds of people providing real estate services in English and Spanish. “I love where I live and love what I do. I help buyers and sellers move the greater Phoenix area one home at time, including helping distressed sellers avoid foreclosure thru the short sale process during one of the most challenging real estate markets in history. My job is more appreciated and rewarding now that I get to help people during this time when I really make a difference in their lives by helping them sell their house and move forward with dignity and a sense of relief.”