There have been a slew of designations created deeming any real estate agents, willing to pay the fee, a “short sale expert” or “short sale specialist.” An experienced agent with a proven track record for negotiating Idaho short sales makes a difference; by some estimations the average agent has less than a 34% of successfully negotiating a short sale.
A qualified Idaho short sale professional will have a much higher success rate. When selecting your agent make sure they have experience and knowledge of the Idaho short sale process.
At a minimum a qualified short sale professional should:
Never list with an agent you feel is looking to take advantage of your situation or pressure you to into a hasty decision. You should feel that they have your best interest in mind and the experience and knowledge to assist you competently.
Find Idaho short sales professionals by county:
| Ada | Adams | Bannock | Bear Lake |
| Benewah | Bingham | Blaine | Boise |
| Bonner | Bonneville | Boundary | Butte |
| Camas | Canyon | Caribou | Cassia |
| Clark | Clearwater | Custer | Elmore |
| Franklin | Fremont | Gem | Gooding |
| Idaho | Jefferson | Jerome | Kootenai |
| Latah | Lemhi | Lewis | Lincoln |
| Madison | Minidoka | Nez Perce | Oneida |
| Owyhee | Payette | Power | Shoshone |
| Teton | Twin Falls | Valley | Washington |



