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Pre-foreclosure listings are lists of property for which public notice of foreclosure has been filed, but there has been no foreclosure sale. Pre-foreclosure property listings provide an excellent opportunity for buyers and investors alike.

Understanding how to buy during pre-foreclosure requires keeping in mind that the property still legally belongs to the owner during the pre-foreclosure process. While the owner can pay off the mortgage in full and keep the property, the owner also has the option of selling the property and using the money to pay off the debt, which prevents a foreclosure from going on their credit report. Because owners are trying to avoid losing all of the money already invested in the property, as well as trying to preserve their credit, buyers can often obtain pre-foreclosure property at a significant discount.

Although there are several ways to access pre-foreclosure listings, such as contacting lenders and mortgage brokers, the fastest and easiest way is to use a foreclosure listing service. When dealing with pre-foreclosure property, time is of the essence. Because there is a limited time between the filing of the foreclosure notice and the actual foreclosure sale, buyers need to act quickly. The time saved by using a listing service could be the difference between buying at a discount and missing out on the property.

Pre-foreclosure property listings contain all of the details a buyer needs to make a decision about the property, as well as to begin acquiring the property. Typically, pre-foreclosure listings contain the property address, owner's name, and name of the foreclosing lender. Many listings also include the amount of debt owed on the property, as well as the name of the trustee in charge of the foreclosure.

People who have never dealt with pre-foreclosure property are often unsure of how to use pre-foreclosure listings. The first step is to check the listings for property of interest, which is different for every buyer. If the amount of debt owed is not listed, contact the lender. It is also a good idea to check county records for the pre-foreclosure property to ensure there are no other debts against the property. Purchasing the pre-foreclosure property requires contacting the owner and negotiating the price.

Pre-foreclosure listings are the most efficient tool for obtaining information on pre-foreclosure properties. For both investors and those looking to buy foreclosed homes at a discount, pre-foreclosure listings save time in acquiring the information necessary to decide whether to pursue a particular piece of property.

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