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Short Sale Attorney · Fort Lauderdale

Behind on your mortgage? A short sale can be your way out.

Since 2008, Runyan Law Firm has closed 500+ short sales for South Florida homeowners — negotiating with lenders, limiting foreclosure exposure, and helping families move on with their footing intact.

500+ short sales closed
Helping homeowners since 2008
Direct lender negotiation
Foreclosure defense built in
The Basics

What is a short sale — and is it right for you?

A short sale is when you sell your home for less than you owe, with your lender's approval to accept the reduced payoff. For homeowners who can't keep up with the mortgage, it's often a far better path than foreclosure — for your credit, your record, and your peace of mind.

It isn't the right fit for everyone, and the details matter. That's the point of a free consultation: an honest read on where you stand and whether a short sale actually helps.

  • You owe more than the home is worth
  • You've fallen behind, or know you're about to
  • You want to avoid a foreclosure on your record
  • You need to move on without the debt following you
500+South Florida short sales successfully closed since 2008

We've sat across the table from the major lenders and servicers hundreds of times. That experience is the difference between a short sale that stalls and one that closes.

The Process

How a short sale works with us

Four steps, fully managed. You'll always know what's happening and what's next.

Free Review

We look at your mortgage, your numbers, and your timeline — and tell you honestly whether a short sale is your best move.

Prepare & List

We assemble the lender package and coordinate the listing so your file is clean, complete, and ready for approval.

Negotiate

We deal directly with your lender — pushing for approval terms that protect you, including the deficiency wherever possible.

Close & Move On

Approval in hand, we take you cleanly through closing so you can put it behind you and move forward.

Why Homeowners Choose Us

The go‑to short sale firm in South Florida

Experience that closes

500+ short sales since 2008. We know how each lender works and how to keep a file moving to the finish line.

We talk to the bank, not you

Lender calls, paperwork, and back‑and‑forth are ours to handle. You get a single point of contact and straight updates.

Foreclosure protection built in

Our short sales come with limited foreclosure defense — so the clock the bank is running works in your favor, not against you.

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Client Reviews

Homeowners we've helped move on

★★★★★
"I was drowning and embarrassed. Runyan Law Firm handled the bank, closed the short sale, and treated me like a person the whole way through."
Homeowner, Oakland ParkShort sale · foreclosure avoided
★★★★★
"They'd clearly done this hundreds of times. No drama, no surprises — just a plan, steady updates, and a closing that actually happened."
Seller, Wilton ManorsShort sale
★★★★★
"The deficiency was my biggest fear. Tom negotiated terms that let me walk away clean. I can finally breathe again."
Homeowner, Fort LauderdaleShort sale · deficiency negotiated
Common Questions

Short sale FAQ

Often it can pause or resolve a foreclosure — but timing is everything. The earlier you start, the more room there is to work. We coordinate the sale alongside any foreclosure timeline so the two don't collide.
In many short sales the lender pays the real estate commissions and most closing costs out of the sale proceeds. Every file is different, so we review your specific numbers up front — no surprises, no hidden fees.
One of the most important parts of our job is negotiating the terms of the lender's approval — including, wherever possible, a waiver of the remaining deficiency so the old debt doesn't follow you after closing.
It varies by lender — typically a few months from listing to closing. Having an experienced firm managing the lender communication is what keeps it from dragging on.
Usually not — but don't wait. The sooner you call, the more options stay on the table. Reach us at (954) 561‑9466 and we'll review where you stand the same day.

This page is general information, not legal advice, and doesn't create an attorney‑client relationship. For guidance on your situation, speak with us directly.

Free Consultation

Let's find your way out.

Tell us what's going on with your mortgage. We'll give you an honest read on your options — confidentially, with no obligation.

  • (954) 561‑9466Call or text — same‑day replies
  • 1301 E Oakland Park BlvdOakland Park, FL 33334
  • Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pmEvenings & weekends by appointment

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