April 23, 2026

How to Buy, Find, and Negotiate Your Short Sales

An in-person educational session on finding short sale opportunities, avoiding unsupported assumptions, and approaching distressed property negotiations with a clearer strategy.

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About The Event

How to Buy, Find, and Negotiate Your Short Sales was held on April 23, 2026. An in-person educational session on finding short sale opportunities, avoiding unsupported assumptions, and approaching distressed property negotiations with a clearer strategy. The program featured Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib; Nafis Noorali. This page preserves the event information and announced topics as part of the EV Häs, LLC Attorney at Law past events archive.
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Session Topics

Finding the opportunity

The session focused on the early decisions behind a short sale: where an opportunity comes from, which facts need verification, and how a distressed property fits the buyer’s goals. The emphasis was on looking beyond the initial appeal of a deal.
Recognizing potential short sale opportunities.
Audience: Real estate brokers, buyers, and investors interested in distressed property transactions.

Negotiation with a clearer picture

Negotiation strategy was a central theme of the event. The program paired the real estate attorney perspective with short sale experience to explore how preparation and a realistic view of a transaction shape the conversation.

Avoiding assumptions that weaken a deal

Approaching short sale negotiations with a practical strategy.
The event announcement highlighted the importance of spotting opportunity without overlooking uncertainty. This archive preserves the session’s focus on informed questions, deal evaluation, and a more deliberate approach to distressed property.
Speakers and event details
Featured speakers: Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib; Nafis Noorali.
April 23, 2026 • 6:00 PM–9:00 PM • 915 Harger Rd, Suite 300, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Location

915 Harger Rd, Suite 300, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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When was this event held?
April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM.
Real estate brokers, buyers, and investors interested in distressed property transactions.
An in-person educational session on finding short sale opportunities, avoiding unsupported assumptions, and approaching distressed property negotiations with a clearer strategy.
Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib; Nafis Noorali.
915 Harger Rd, Suite 300, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Registration for this past event is closed. Visit the Events & Workshops page for current listings or contact EV Häs, LLC Attorney at Law about future sessions.
Featured Speakers:
Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib
Mahmoud Faisal Elkhatib, “The Bow Tie Attorney,” is a Chicago real estate lawyer with 12+ years of experience. Former chemist and broker, he now advises on foreclosure, real estate, and corporate law while serving housing-focused nonprofits.

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