In most cases they are not emotionally tied to the property (although that is not always the case) and they are much more open to talking about the property.

If the banks decline the short sale, my friend and i are thinking about just walking away. we're both braced for 7 years of bad luck and see it as our last but acceptable option... we're not all caught up in "loosing our home" emotions because we want out.

He's built my websites... so if you want something with "emotion" outside the box, we can get it done for $350-$400 with video capability.

I agree, it's important to pay your debts, but it should not be at the expense of your physical and emotional well being.Just my opinion.

Everyone is scared, people are emotional, those who are focused will capatalize.

Removal of emotion is important.

I can be opposed to a politician because of their policies without suffering any emotional distress because they don't share my beliefs and values.I will look at the Obama Presidency the same way I did the Clinton one before the 1994 election.

These are some of the biggies:1.Divorced – Often 2 parties must agree, distress sale, “don’t wanters”, bad memories2.Death – Executor, quick sale, high emotions, be considerate, tactful, caring3.Relocation – quick sale, quick closing4.Downsizing, “empty nesters” – maybe will agree to owner finance?

[size=12][/size]Abandoned owners have no emotional ties left and once you find them, nearly 100% of the time they will sell for payoff.

Not to say that there aren't EMOTIONAL sellers, WHACK JOB sellers, and yes just even MOTIVATED sellers on whom it might work.