This document discusses short sales of homes in Charlotte, NC. A short sale occurs when a homeowner sells their home for less than the outstanding mortgage balance and the bank agrees to accept the proceeds as payment in full. The document advises that a short sale is usually better for a homeowner's credit than foreclosure. It emphasizes that homeowners considering a short sale should hire an experienced real estate agent to handle the process, which can be complex but does not have to be difficult if the right agent is chosen.