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You can't do a short sale without the lender's approval. If a short sale is possible, ask what documentation you'll need to seek approval. The typical short sale documentation package requires: 1  A hardship letter that explains why you can no longer repay your mortgage.ith a short sale, you accept an offer on your home that's less than what you owe on your mortgage and your lender forgives the remaining debt -- the difference between your mortgage balance and the net proceeds from the sale.
It will depend on the closing date as set forth in the contract. For privately owned sales-assume a normal 30-45 days...It could be less if it's a cash deal. For foreclosures-usually 30 days. For short sales-it should be 30-45 days after the 3rd party lender approves the contract.1 vote â¢ Thank â¢ Flag â¢ Link â¢ Mon Jan 3, 2011. hope the sale you're referring to isn't one that type of sale. The banks aren't playing ball very well. I've had short sales get approved within two months, and others that have taken six months. I wish there were a magic answer for that question. If there is good news to be had, short sales are getting approved.