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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.
Angie there are too many variables to guess. Most properties close within 30-45 days from it going under contract, cash sales will close quicker, conventional loans take about 30 dasy with fha loans taking about 45 days. If it is a short sale that was just put under agreement it could be 45 days up to 6 months. 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.