What Does a Quick Sale Mean

Known as a “quick sale,” it’s the sale of a property that’s in its defaulted mortgage’s preforeclosure period. Peforeclosure is the time between mortgage default and foreclosure sale and is really a lender’s grace period for borrowers. Speedy sales of homes in preforeclosure are called “quick sales.”

What are quick sales?

“Quick sale” firms offer to either buy your house or find you a third party buyer very quickly, and pay cash for your property, usually at a discount from the full market value.

Why is a short sale bad?

If you’re a seller, a short sale is likely to damage your credit — but not as badly as a foreclosure. You’ll also walk away from your home without a penny from the deal, making it difficult for you to find another place to live. However, a short sale can forestall foreclosure and its negative impact on your credit.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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