Contracts

In Colorado, a 'short sale' occurs when:

AA property sells in less than 30 days
BThe seller's lender agrees to accept less than the full mortgage payoff amount from the sale proceeds✓ Correct
CA property sells at a price less than the listing price
DA property is sold by a real estate investor at auction

Explanation

A short sale occurs when a lender agrees to accept less than the full amount owed on the mortgage as full satisfaction, typically because the property's market value has fallen below the loan balance. The seller must typically demonstrate financial hardship.

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