The following itmes will ber requested by your short sale lender upon initiating a short sale transaction:

Item                                                 source and or purpose

Hardship letter                           You may prepare yourself or with the help of your agent
Authorization to communicate:      Borrwoer authorizng agne to comunicate with lender
Listing agreement:                         Inititated by your listing agent at time property put on market
MLS imput sheet                           Prepared by your lilsting agent once property is in MLS system
Purchase agreement                      Prepared by your listing agent or cooperating agent in the sale
Prequal letter for new buyer          From agent representing new buyer
Proof of funds for new buyer         From agent representing new buyer
Copy of initial deposit                    From agent representing new buyer
Seller financial worksheet           You may prepare it yourself or with the help of your agent
Income tax returns 2 years              Prepared by income tax preparer
Two most recent bank stmts
If self employed Pt & L stmt.          Usually prepared by CPA or bookkeeper
Coppy of rental agreement              If your source of income is rental you need to suply rental agreements 
One month of check stubs
Form 4506T                                    Prepared by income tax preparer
Hud1(estimated)                               Prepared by escrow company
If HAF short sale                              Ask lender for their HAFA aplication to particiapate in HAFA short sale
Arms length transaction affidavit   From lender or from your agent