A new federal trade commission rule will be protecting homeowners when they are at there most vulnerable place.  Banning foreclosure rescue and loan modifications services from collecting fees until homeowners have a written offer from their leader or servicer that they decide is acceptable.  When the economy is at one of its lowest points leaving Americas citizens vulnerable to fraud on any supposed deal how to save your home, delete your debt etc this is when the most scams come out.  With the ban on these programs allowing them to receive no money until you are satisfied.  The truthful trust worthy companies will start shining through.  So what does this all mean for a short sale procedure?  Absolutely nothing, a short sale is something ran through a bank process by a licensed Real Estate Agent.  Not to be confused with these scams.  So how do you find your way through the scam or no scam?  The best thing you can do for yourself your family and the future of both is call a agent but even before that do your research.  Make a list of questions that you are concerned about and even if you feel its not appropriate to the situation still proceed ask.  We as agents want you to ask the questions so when we hang up the phone we know that on the other end of the line your left feeling confident and comfortable in your decisions.