Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Finance and Business: [header] How to buy a short sale property [title] Consult a real estate agent. [step] Real estate agents have access to files that list properties that are available through short sales. They may also be able to provide you with properties that are being sold through foreclosure or bankruptcy as well.

Ending1: [substeps] A real estate agent can also be notified of the sale price during a short sale, as well as help you pay off several loans. If you intend to sell your property for less than the amount that you pay, you should find agents to help explain what that money is and write down how you'd go about obtaining the money. Ending2: Find real estate agents in your area and call them to ask if they have any experience dealing with short sales and whether they have any advice for you. [substeps] You can also sign up for a short sale as a way to learn about the property-buying process. Ending3: If you notify the real estate agent that you are particularly interested in a short sale property, the agent can help focus your search. [substeps] You may want to ask the real estate agent about his or her experience in representing buyers on short sale properties. Ending4: Consider visiting the website of a real estate agent and obtaining a written proposal. [substeps] Your building may not be legally available for sale unless the real estate agent agrees that it is worth the cost, though.

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