Short Sale/Foreclosure

Oct 14 2025

⭐ Lesley Lambert, REALTOR, Guiding Sellers Through Challenging Times in Westfield, MA

⭐ Guiding Sellers Through Challenging Times in Westfield, MA

Every client journey is unique, and I feel so grateful when families share how my services have made a difference. In the past, Hope and Dennis Tremblay sold their home at 36 Casimir Street in Westfield, MA, and here’s what they had to say about the experience:

*“Lesley was so easy to work with from day one. She was both professional and personable and took the time to understand my situation. She worked with us through a difficult time and we would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a Realtor!

The short sale process was anything but short, however Lesley walked us through it and assured us every step of the way.

Although we did not purchase a new home after ours was sold, Lesley went above and beyond to help us find the right rental for our family and we will definitely contact her when we are ready to buy a home again.

I am very happy that I chose Park Square Realty and Lesley Lambert to help sell my home.”*

Selling a home isn’t always straightforward—especially with a short sale involved—but my commitment is to stand beside my clients every step of the way. Whether it’s navigating complex paperwork, overcoming unexpected hurdles, or even helping a family find a rental when buying isn’t the right next step, I make sure no one feels alone in the process.

Stories like the Tremblays’ remind me why I love this work. It’s about more than just transactions—it’s about trust, relationships, and ensuring my clients feel supported no matter what challenges arise.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Western Massachusetts or Northwestern Connecticut, I’d love to bring the same level of professionalism, care, and dedication to your journey.

📞 Call or text me today at 413-575-3611
📧 Email me at realestate.lesleylambert@gmail.com

Let’s work together to make your next move as smooth and successful as possible.

—
Lesley Lambert, REALTOR® with Park Square Realty
📞 413-575-3611
📧 realestate.lesleylambert@gmail.com

www.westernmahomes.net

Mar 11 2014

Starting off the day with the words “Western MA Short Sale Approved”!

Getting a home sold in Western MA using a short sale can be a very time consuming and difficult thing, but with the right team in place, it can be done!

Post by Lesley Lambert, The Real Estate Natural.

This morning I had a message from my short sale attorney’s office to tell me that another one of my short sale listings is approved for sale. This is great news for everyone involved: the seller will walk away with no debt and even a bit of money to secure an apartment, the buyer will get an affordable home to build equity, the neighbors get a revitalized home in their neighborhood which improves the home values and I get to know that I was able to help another person avoid foreclosure (yes, and a commission check, but that is secondary to me).

If you know someone who owes more than their Western Massachusetts home is worth and needs to make a move, let me know- I can help. I have a decade of short sale experience and I have the right team in place to make sure the sale gets done properly with full protections to the seller.

Did you know that depending on your type of mortgage, if you work with an inexperienced agent and get your home listed before working with your lender that you could forfeit thousands of dollars in relocation funding? That’s right…certain lenders will give you relocation money at the closing of your short sale, but ONLY if you work in the right order. Working with an agent that isn’t well versed in how short sales work could actually cost you money.

Did you also know that hiring me to work as your short sale agent costs you, the homeowner, nothing? That’s right, all fees due to the short sale team of realtor and attorney are paid through the lender’s short sale package.

There is a lot to know about short sales…why not call the area expert?

Lesley Lambert, Short Sale Expert in Western MA at Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

Feb 28 2014

Short Sale Success – Seller Testimonial on Working with Short Sale Specialist, Lesley Lambert of Park Square Realty

I could tell you all about how hard I have worked to become knowledgeable and capable in the successful handling of a short sale in Western Massachusetts.

I could tell you, but you might not believe me. You might think that I am simply using sale pitch or hubris to try to gain clients.

Instead, I will tell you the story of my most recent short sale and then I will let my client tell you what she thought about the experience of working with me on her Western MA short sale.

My client, Kathy, lived in a Cape home in Westfield, MA. She shared with her neighbor that she and her husband were divorcing and needed to sell the house, but were concerned because they were pretty sure they owed more on the home that it was currently worth. The neighbor happened to be a friend of mine and she put the two of us together.

Instantly I could see that this sale would require not only kid gloves because of the high emotions (understandably) in place, but also would need persistence because it would certainly be a short sale and there were two lenders involved. I worked with Kathy and her husband to put the right team of attorney and paralegals in place to help us navigate the short sale and we put the house on the market.

That was February 2013. We got a very reasonable offer almost right away and by March 2013 we had the home under contract. Now the short sale fun would begin….

Short sales always take longer than a traditional sale. A traditional sale should take 45-60 days to complete. Short sales in Western MA are usually about double that. The buyers were ready to wait and the sellers understood the timeline and we began the seemingly endless paperwork.

Months ticked by….six months went by….nine months went by. Finally in January of 2014 (after quite a few last minute problems) we were able to close on this Westfield, MA short sale.

This one was quite a bit longer than usual, but everyone hung in there and worked towards the sale of this short sale in Westfield, MA and we made it work!

Recently, I had a lovely handwritten testimonial note come to my office from Kathy. This is what she had to say about working with me:

“I had the longest short sale in history and every step of the way, Lesley was right beside me – always keeping in touch and giving me words of wisdom! Lesley was really a blessing to find during a pretty emotional time in my life. I’m so happy to call her my friend now as well as my real estate professional. I look forward to working with her soon on my next purchase!” – Kathy Jachym

It is an honor and privilege to work in a field where I am able to provide assistance in times of need. I work tirelessly on all of my sales, whether they are a short sale or not, and am tenacious and determined to help my client’s reach their desired goals (I guess I couldn’t resist the urge to tell you after all!).

If you have a home to sell in Western MA, I would love the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your options.

Lesley Lambert, Short Sale Specialist and Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty 413-575-3611

Jan 30 2014

How Long Does it Take to Sell a Home Using a Short Sale in Western MA?

There is a saying in real estate that the only thing that is SHORT about a short sale is the money.

My most recent closing is living proof that there is nothing short (or easy) about a short sale in Western MA, but it can be done if you have tenacity and perseverance!

This story is about a home in Westfield, MA. The couple that owned the home was divorcing and needed to sell. We put this very nice home on the market February 11, 2013. Before March ended, we had a lovely young couple ready to buy the home.

We closed the home yesterday.

Yes, it took almost one entire year to complete this short sale.

I am not going to lie….this was my longest one, yet, and it would never have happened if the buyers and their agent weren’t so patient and flexible.

Watch this video and remember, if you need a real estate agent in Western MA that is tenacious and will persevere on your behalf, no matter what…..call me, Lesley Lambert, Western MA REALTOR with Park Square Realty. I swear I don’t know how to give up on a sale.

Dec 17 2013

Why I like working on short sales in Western Massachusetts by Lesley Lambert, Short Sale Specialist

It is unfortunate that short sales are still a part of our day to day life in Western Massachusetts real estate, but a fact that cannot be denied.

Working on short sales is difficult for a number of reasons:

– the emotions of the seller are exposed and high
– the homes usually need work and/or have been abandoned
– the negotiations have added levels of legality
– the process takes much longer
– many cooperating agents (representing buyers) do not have a lot of short sale experience
– the buyers don’t always understand the process
– the entire process can take six times (or more) longer than a traditional sale

All that being said, I actually enjoy helping sellers sell their home via short sale in Western MA.

When people are in a tough spot they need a helping hand and they need someone they can trust. I try to be that person. When people are afraid or confused, they need guidance and patience and lots of empathy. I try to provide all of that. When people are experiencing the kind of financial hardships that lead up to pre-foreclosure, they need someone who understands their options, who can connect them with a team of legal and financial professionals and they need help. I give them all of that.

I do it for a number of reasons. I do it because I was once in their shoes. I do it because it is the kind thing to do. I do it because it helps in many ways: it helps them move on without going through foreclosure, it helps the neighborhood, it helps the lenders and it helps my community as a whole. I do it because I can and because I should.

Here is a video I took upon the closing of my last short sale in Westfield, MA

If you are in Massachusetts and need help with short sale advice, I am only a call 413-575-3611 or a click away. Please do not hesitate to reach out. I am here.