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Smooth Closings for Short Sales: What the Rider Really Means 3.17.26

Short sales can be complex, with additional riders, timelines, and lender approvals that can impact a transaction. Join Real Estate Attorney David Reider for a focused, Realtor-centric class designed to break down the short sale process and clarify what the Short Sale Rider really means.

This session will walk Realtors through key contract considerations, the role of the Short Sale Rider, and the approval process lenders require before closing. Whether you are representing a buyer or a seller, you’ll gain practical insight into how to set expectations, avoid common pitfalls, and help guide clients through a smoother short sale closing.

What you’ll learn:

  • How the Short Sale Rider affects the contract and transaction timeline

  • Key provisions Realtors should understand and explain to clients

  • Common delays and challenges in short sale transactions

  • Best practices for navigating lender approvals and communication

  • Tips for keeping short sale deals moving toward closing

This class is ideal for Realtors looking to strengthen their understanding of short sales and confidently manage these transactions from contract to closing.

🎟 Free to attend
🔒 Registration required to attend
🎓 Intended for licensed real estate professionals

Date

Mar 17 2026
Expired!

Time

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Local Time

  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Mar 17 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Berlin Patten Ebling St. Petersburg Office
525 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg Florida 33701
Website
https://berlinpatten.com/locations/st-petersburg-real-estate-attorneys/

Organizer

Berlin Patten Ebling
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Simple Submission: Using Payload, you can send your EMD funds. The platform is designed to ensure your transaction is both secure and hassle-free.

Transparent Fee Structure: A nominal processing fee of $12.00 will be applied to your transaction. This fee is disclosed during the submission process.

Instant Confirmation: Once your transaction is completed, you’ll receive an immediate confirmation email from Payload. Our accounting team will also be promptly notified, usually within minutes of the transfer.

Specifically for EMD: Payload is exclusively for submitting your Earnest Money Deposit ONLY. It is not to be used for final closing proceeds or any other payments.

Deposit Limit: To maintain the integrity of our process, we have set a maximum deposit amount of $100,000.00 for EMD submissions.

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