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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.
A short sale occurs when your mortgage lender or servicer allows you to sell the home for less than you owe. Short sales let lenders recoup at least some cash and avoid the expense and time involved with foreclosure. It can take more than three years in some states for the foreclosure process to play out.