For Real Estate & Foreclosure Defense Attorneys

The Realtor Jacksonville Attorneys
Trust for Short Sales & Distressed Properties

When your client's home is in default, they need an experienced realtor who understands the urgency, knows the lenders, and can execute a short sale or traditional sale smoothly — protecting your client and your reputation.

One Call. Everything Handled.

Your client is under pressure. Howard takes the real estate side completely off your plate — from valuation to closing.

  • Contacts your client within 24 hours of referral to begin the process immediately
  • Provides a detailed Comparative Market Analysis — honest, accurate, and delivered quickly
  • Prepares and submits the complete short sale package to the lender on your client's behalf
  • Negotiates directly with the lender to secure short sale approval and reduce or eliminate deficiency
  • Keeps you informed with written updates at every key milestone — no chasing required
  • Manages all property preparation, listing, showings, and offer negotiations
  • Coordinates with title to ensure a clean, compliant, on-time closing
  • Flags liens, title clouds, and HOA issues early — before they derail the transaction
  • Handles clients in distress with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
  • Available directly by phone or email — Howard, not an assistant
  • In a short sale, Howard's commission is paid by the lender — no cost to your client
  • Deep knowledge of Duval, St. Johns, and Clay County markets, values, and timelines

Refer a Client

Ready to add a reliable short sale and distressed property specialist to your network? Let's connect for a quick 15-minute conversation.

Howard E. Spencer 5th, Realtor®

eXp Realty · Jacksonville, FL

[email protected]

Two Paths. Expert Execution Either Way.

Whether your client has equity or is underwater, Howard delivers a clear strategy and handles every step.

01

Short Sale Representation

Howard manages the full short sale process — from listing and marketing to lender negotiation, approval, and closing. He prepares the complete short sale package, communicates with the loss mitigation department, and works to have the deficiency waived. Commission is paid by the lender.

02

Traditional Sale for Distressed Properties

When your client has equity despite being in default, a traditional market sale is often the fastest and cleanest resolution. Howard provides an accurate valuation, prepares the property, and executes a professional listing that attracts qualified buyers quickly — stopping foreclosure before it proceeds.

03

Property Valuation & CMA

Howard provides a detailed Comparative Market Analysis that gives you and your client a clear, honest picture of what the property will sell for in today's market. This is the foundation of every decision — whether short sale, traditional sale, or another path.

04

Lender Communication & Coordination

Dealing with lender loss mitigation departments is time-consuming and often frustrating. Howard handles all lender communication on behalf of your client, ensuring the process moves forward and that your client's interests are represented at every step.

A Short Sale Is Almost Always Better for Your Client Than Foreclosure

A foreclosure stays on your client's credit report for up to seven years and can make it nearly impossible to obtain financing in the future. A properly executed short sale, by contrast, is typically far less damaging to credit and allows your client to move forward with their life much sooner.

Beyond credit impact, a short sale gives the homeowner control over the timeline, avoids a public auction, and — when negotiated correctly — can include full deficiency waivers from the lender, protecting your client from future collection efforts. Howard understands these outcomes and negotiates with them in mind every time.

What Happens After You Refer

Howard manages every step from the first contact to the closing table.

01

Client Contact & Consultation

Howard contacts your client within 24 hours. He reviews their situation, explains the short sale process in plain terms, gathers the necessary financial documentation, and answers every question. Your client is never left wondering what comes next.

02

Property Valuation & Listing

A detailed CMA is prepared. The property is priced accurately for the market — high enough to attract serious buyers, realistic enough to satisfy the lender. Howard coordinates all preparation, photography, and listing on the MLS.

03

Short Sale Package Submission

Howard prepares and submits the complete short sale package to the lender — including the hardship letter, financial statements, CMA, listing agreement, and purchase contract. He follows up persistently with the loss mitigation department to keep things moving.

04

Lender Negotiation & Approval

Howard negotiates with the lender to approve the short sale and, where possible, to waive the deficiency in full. He communicates the outcome to you and your client promptly and clearly — no surprises.

05

Closing & Resolution

Once approved, Howard coordinates with the title company to ensure a smooth, compliant closing. The foreclosure threat is resolved, your client has a clean exit, and Howard provides you with a full summary of the transaction.

Qualified & Committed

Short Sale
Specialist

Full lender negotiation

Licensed Florida
REALTOR®

License #SL3640657

eXp Realty

Jacksonville, FL

Distressed Property
Expert

Duval, St. Johns, Clay

Licensed Since 2014
REALTOR®

Distressed property specialist

Let's Build a Referral Relationship

Howard works alongside your practice — communicating professionally, moving quickly, and always protecting your client's best outcome.