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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.
- Contrary to popular belief, the Seller's bank or loan servicer does NOT have to approve the listing or marketing of a property as a short sale (only the terms of the contract once an offer is received if selling short).reat question, Jo-. Too often, the agent community focuses on the seller in a short sale transaction. It is important to note that lender guidelines and rules pertaining to short sale transactions are continually changing.