http://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/Which_is_the_best_way_to_get_short_sale_leads_-143916I'm a new investor who has access to transactional funding and a negotiator and would like to start with short sales.en-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Orlando_FL-580479/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Orlando_FL-580479/Brown, Align yourself with an experienced and trusted Realtor. This is how I can help; after an initial interview to determine your wants and needs and an assessment of your buying power I can set you up on auto send via email on all the properties of interest to you and in the area you would like to target and that fullfills your interests. Doesn't that sound more efficient than spending hours trolling thru the thousands of listings on the market.? In some cases I have knowledge of homes not yet on the market or just coming on the market. I have regular updates sent to me from Freddie and Fannie on foreclosed properties available. With me, it is a matter of communication and action. You cannot be passive in todays competative market or the best product at the best pricing will be gone or have multiple offers that often times drive up the price! Supply and demand. You should interview a few agents to find the one that you feel most comfortable with. As an investor, you cannot go wrong with a good solid experienced Realtor, banker or broker, inspector and contractor. It is all about with whom you align yourself. I know this because I have been a Realtor in Orlando for 10 years and much of my success has come as a result of my business partners. I will leave my contact information. To learn more about how I can help you visit my website and register as a VIP member to start communications. Regards, Gay Middleton Realtor**Moving You in the Right Direction gaymiddleton@orlandohomeresales.com 407.493.3699Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:11:45 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Orlando_FL-461590/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Orlando_FL-461590/My question for you is: Why short sales? In a declining market, even with a negotiator, the length of time it takes to get an approved price agreed on can lead to you being locked in to purchasing a property at a price that is not the best you could have gotten. My answer: Get thee a Buyer's Agent. We work for you exclusively but our commission is paid by the seller. I'd be happy to assist your search. Right now there are 250 active short sale listings in 32835 (and that is only the ones that are properly flagged in the MLS), there's got to be something in that mix that will suit your needs... Alys Esmond Century 21 Professional Group Inc. (321)695-5593 alys.esmond@century21.comWed, 08 Jul 2009 18:37:26 -0700