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Michael Wisniewski · The Complete Real Estate Team

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The Complete Real Estate Team · Certified Real Estate Planning Advisor · Certified A.I. Real Estate Advisor · Florida DRE #3301665

Avoid foreclosure stress

If you owe more on your home than it is worth, a short sale can help you sell, satisfy the lender, and move forward without the weight of foreclosure. Michael “Wiz” Wisniewski, The Life Transition Specialist, negotiates with the lender and walks you through every step from the Treasure Coast to South Florida.

(561) 441-8420 michael@thecompleterealestateteam.com Available 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days

What is a short sale?

A way to sell, even when you owe more than it is worth

A short sale happens when your lender agrees to accept less than the full amount owed on the mortgage, so you can sell the home and move on. It is an option for homeowners who owe more than the home can sell for and want to avoid the foreclosure process.

This is an emotional and financial situation, and Michael approaches it with compassion, not judgment. He handles the real-estate side, negotiates with the lender, and points you to the right professionals for the legal and financial pieces.

  • A potential path to avoid foreclosure on your record.
  • Michael negotiates with the lender on your behalf.
  • Serving the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade.
A well-kept Florida home on a quiet suburban street in warm evening light

How it works

Four steps to a clean resolution

A short sale has a rhythm to it. Here is how Michael guides you through it, one step at a time.

01

We review your situation

Tell Michael where you are with the mortgage and the home. He listens without judgment and sorts out your numbers, your options, and your timeline.

02

We get the lender on board

A short sale needs the lender to accept less than what is owed. Michael prepares the package and works through the approval process with them.

03

We list and market the home

Once approved, the home is listed and marketed to find a buyer, priced honestly so it can actually sell.

04

We negotiate and close

Michael negotiates the sale with the buyer and the lender, keeps you updated, and guides you to a clean closing.

What you get

An advocate, an honest plan, and a way forward

Avoid foreclosure on your record

A completed short sale can spare you the weight of a foreclosure, giving you a clearer path forward.

Less stress and pressure

You do not carry this alone. Michael handles the real-estate side so you can breathe easier.

Lender paperwork, guided

The short sale process is paperwork-heavy. Michael helps you understand and manage each step.

A realistic timeline

You get an honest sense of how long a short sale takes and what happens at each stage.

A way to move forward

The goal is a resolution that lets you close this chapter and start the next one.

Judgment-free support

Michael treats every situation with compassion. This is not about blame, it is about options.

Who it's for

Homeowners who need an honest way through

A short sale is not right for everyone, and Michael will tell you so honestly. It is a fit when you owe more than the home is worth, want to avoid foreclosure, and need someone to negotiate with the lender on your side.

You are not alone in this

Life throws difficult situations at good people. As The Life Transition Specialist, Michael meets you where you are, without judgment, and helps you find the clearest path through. The first step is simply a conversation.

Owe more than the home is worth

If the mortgage is higher than what the home can sell for, a short sale may be the honest way through.

Feeling the pressure of payments

Struggling to keep up and worried about what comes next? You have more options than you think.

Facing foreclosure

If foreclosure is on the horizon, acting early can open up choices that disappear later.

Ready to stop the bleeding

You want a resolution that ends the stress instead of a situation that keeps dragging on.

Want someone in your corner

You do not want to face the lender alone. Michael advocates for your interests the whole way.

Short sale vs. foreclosure

Two very different roads

The choice can shape your finances and your peace of mind for years. Here is the honest comparison.

Short sale

Foreclosure

What happens to the debt
Lender approves a settlement
Foreclosure goes on the record
Your control of the outcome
You sell on your terms
The process takes over
Your credit impact
Typically softer than foreclosure
A significant setback
Who negotiates
Michael works with the lender
Often out of your hands
Your stress level
Guided, step by step
Uncertain and heavy
Your path forward
A clean start
Longer road to recover

Short sale help

A conversation costs nothing, and it starts now

Tell Michael where you are. He will listen without judgment and explain whether a short sale fits your situation, how the lender piece works, and what your next step should be. There is no obligation.

No obligation, no pressure

Ask about your short sale options

Share a few details about your situation. Michael will reply honestly and without judgment, with no obligation.

Your details stay private. Michael responds personally, usually within one business day.

Transparency note

Short sales involve lender approval, your mortgage documents, and potentially legal and tax considerations. Michael handles the real-estate side and negotiates with the lender, and he can point you to the appropriate professionals for the legal and financial pieces. Every situation is different, and a short sale is not guaranteed, so please reach out to discuss the details of your specific circumstances. Michael Wisniewski is a licensed real estate professional with The Complete Real Estate Team, powered by Dalton Wade Real Estate, Florida DRE #3301665.

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