Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Short Sale.
Short Sale - as a noun
Sale of securities or commodity futures not owned by the seller (who hopes to buy them back later at a lower price)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
short sellingExample Sentences
"The homeowner decided to do a short sale to avoid foreclosure."
"The real estate agent helped negotiate the terms of the short sale."
"They listed the house as a short sale to attract more potential buyers."
"The bank approved the short sale and agreed to accept a lower price."
"The buyer saw the potential in the short sale and made an offer."
