Salem Realtor Mike Becker Featured in Massachusetts Banker & Tradesman Journal

Mike Becker of Atlantic Coast Homes, a Salem, Massachusetts-based realtor who has become recognized for his negotiations of short sales on behalf of his clients and other brokerages, has been featured in the Massachusetts Banker and Tradesman Journal.

Salem, United States – February 1, 2018 /PressCable/ —

Salem, MA – February 1, 2018 – Mike Becker of Atlantic Coast Homes, a Salem, Massachusetts-based realtor who has become recognized for his negotiations of short sales on behalf of his clients and other brokerages, was featured in the Massachusetts Banker and Tradesman Journal, the article focusing on how market forces drove him to his current niche. Being a realtor for several years before the real estate downturn pushed him into a specialization in short sales and distressed properties, Becker found the work intense but financially and personally rewarding as he navigated the waters of constantly-changing bank rules.

“This is definitely not a segment of the market for beginners,” Becker states. “If a broker doesn’t know what he or she is doing in this area, they shouldn’t attempt to negotiate short sales. We’re dealing with people’s lives, and agents who aren’t experienced in these matters often contribute to the home being foreclosed on. I always suggest to clients that their best bet is to hook up with someone who boasts experience, or find an attorney who specializes in short sales.”

What’s more, Becker advises agents who are looking to enter the short sales arena to connect with an experienced broker or agent, due to the fact that it remains an ever-changing market. He adds, “The protocols have changed several times since I began; there are guidelines relative to valuations and hardships. Banks were more flexible five or six years ago, and while it can be frustrating, we have come across very few that don’t close.”

Understanding that a short sale can be both psychologically and emotionally unnerving, Becker and the Atlantic Coast Homes team help ease clients’ burdens by negotiating on their behalf, guiding them through the complex maze of required financial paperwork and striking “the best deal” for them. Further, Becker keeps up-to-date with regard to professional associations, government programs, real estate trends and continued education requirements to stay a step ahead in the industry.

“Developing and maintaining invaluable relationships with banks and other financial institutions is one of the most important qualities of my practice,” says Becker. “It enables me to advise my clients on available financing options plus short sale and loan approval requirements, and I always strive to arrive at a deal that is satisfactory to all involved.”

If a client is concerned with displaying their home as a short sale, Atlantic Coast Homes may be able to market it via a more discrete approach, with some distressed property sales taking place without the home even reaching the open market. The Atlantic Coast staff boasts in-depth knowledge of Massachusetts’ real estate market and can connect buyers to sellers who are looking to secure a private transaction with lien holder approval.

The agency’s comprehensive services offered include residential owner occupied and investment properties, vacant property sales/absentee homeowner sales, helping sellers deal with distressed sales and probate sales, its agents dedicated to making the buying and selling of distressed assets hassle-free. They also offer their short sale negotiation services to other real estate agents whom don’t specialize in them.

Atlantic Coast Homes is located at 22 Hawthorne Boulevard in Salem and can be reached by calling (978) 777-4444 or (978) 590-4181. For more information visit www.AtlanticCoastHome.com.

Contact Info:
Name: Mike Becker
Organization: Atlantic Coast Homes
Address: 22 Hawthorne Boulevard, Salem, MA 01970, United States
Phone: +1-978-590-4181

For more information, please visit http://atlanticcoasthome.com/

Source: PressCable

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