http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-I-determine-what-to-offer-on-a-short-sale/196458/ Zillow Advice | Zillow Real Estate http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-I-determine-what-to-offer-on-a-short-sale/196458/ <p>Are there any other short sales that have sold recently in the area? Have you searched the public records to see how much is owed on the mortgage? I would start there, and from that you should be able to determine a starting point. Another factor would be how far along the short sale is... You definetely want to go into contract before it goes up for auction, or taken posession by the bank...Then make your best offer...</p> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:24:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/How-do-I-determine-what-to-offer-on-a-short-sale/196458/ 2009-02-06T17:24:00Z