Short sale
When the likely sale price will not fully satisfy the mortgage, we help assemble the property, hardship, and offer information needed to seek lender approval.
Strawberry Patch Realty of Florida LLCDiscuss your propertyFlorida short sales • foreclosure pressure • distressed property
Property problems.
Clear next steps.
When a mortgage, lawsuit, lien, repair problem, or family situation makes an ordinary sale difficult, experience matters. Start with a practical review of the property and the timeline.
No obligation. Florida properties only.
Broker since2005
Florida brokerBK3147145
Affiliated counselKornitzer Law, LLC
The situation comes first
You may have more than one way out.
A distressed property is not a single category—and “sell fast” is not always the right answer.
PatchRE evaluates the sale path, timing, likely equity, lender involvement, and obstacles before recommending a strategy. The goal is to preserve choices while choices still exist.
Common paths
Start with the real problem.
Every matter begins with documents and deadlines—not assumptions.
Foreclosure pressure
A lawsuit, sale date, missed-payment notice, or repeated lender calls should not be ignored. Timing matters, and the real-estate plan must account for the legal timeline.
Inherited or problem property
Vacancy, deferred repairs, probate issues, code concerns, liens, title defects, or family disagreement can complicate an ordinary listing. We begin by identifying the actual obstacle.
Equity exit
Distress does not always mean a short sale. If the property has usable equity, a conventional sale may protect more of what you own and provide a cleaner exit.
A short sale is not a discount listing
It is a negotiated transaction in which the lender must approve receiving less than the full amount owed.
That typically means coordinating the listing, buyer’s contract, hardship materials, payoff information, title issues, valuations, lender communications, and closing requirements.
The earlier the file is organized, the less likely the homeowner is to lose time correcting avoidable gaps.
How it works
One first conversation. A defined plan after that.
We do not begin by asking you to pick a service you may not understand yet. We begin by identifying the property problem and the nearest deadline.
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Tell us what is happening
Share the property address, loan status, deadlines, and the result you want.
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We identify the lane
We assess whether the immediate need is brokerage, legal review, title work, or a coordinated plan.
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You choose the next step
You receive a practical explanation of options before signing a listing or separate legal engagement.
Brokerage + informed legal access
Real-estate execution with a legal resource nearby.
Strawberry Patch Realty of Florida LLC is affiliated with Kornitzer Law, LLC, a Florida law firm led by Michael G. Kornitzer—a Florida real-estate broker; an attorney licensed in Florida and Alabama.
Some distressed-property matters involve foreclosure litigation, probate, liens, title defects, contracts, or lender disputes that extend beyond brokerage services. When legal work is appropriate, it is discussed and engaged separately through Kornitzer Law.
Clear professional boundaries
Contacting PatchRE does not create an attorney-client relationship. Brokerage and legal services require separate agreements, and clients may select any lawyer, title provider, or other professional they choose.
Experience through the last cycle
Built for complicated files, not just easy listings.
Michael G. Kornitzer bought his first rehabilitation property at age 20 and has owned, improved, and developed real estate ever since. A Florida real estate broker since 2005, he has handled distressed-property transactions through the foreclosure crisis and beyond. He is also an attorney licensed in Florida and Alabama. PatchRE brings that practical, firsthand experience to Florida homeowners facing today’s market.
- Licensed name
- Michael Gideon Kornitzer
- Florida license
- Broker BK3147145 • Current, active
- Brokerage
- Strawberry Patch Realty of Florida LLC
Questions homeowners ask
Do I need to be behind on payments?
Not necessarily. Lender requirements vary, and hardship, property value, loan balance, and timing all matter. Early review usually preserves more options.
Can I sell after a foreclosure case is filed?
Sometimes, but the court and sale timeline must be evaluated immediately. A listing does not automatically stop a foreclosure proceeding or scheduled sale.
Does PatchRE buy houses?
PatchRE is a real-estate brokerage. Its first role is to evaluate and market the property in the owner’s interest—not to pressure the owner into an off-market purchase.
Start before the next deadline
Tell us what is happening with the property.
Emily and the PatchRE team will help identify your next step. Share the basic facts, call or text Emily directly, or schedule a confidential 30-minute property review.
(813) 586-0069Call or text Emily at PatchRESchedule a confidential property reviewhelp@patchre.com