Newest Questions

• What is the first thing to do when selling a house?

  We're thinking of selling our first house. What is the first thing we need to do? Do we need to prep the house before talking to a real estate agent?

  • Asked by Parker Tooley
  • San Diego, CA
  • 349 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• How honest do I have to be in my disclosures?

  Is it okay if I guess the age of the roof or when the addition was put on? I don't know specifics but I want them to know that they are relatively new but don't want to get in trouble for false information if I'm off.

  • Asked by Ford
  • Cathcart, WA
  • 382 views
  • Agent Opinion
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• If I meet with an agent am I required to hire them?

  If I have an in person meeting with and agent where we discussed details and they started working on selling my house, do I have to hire them? I haven't signed anything yet.

  • Asked by Joan Crowley
  • New Troy, MI
  • 482 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  9 Answers

• Can I negotiate the commission rate?

  Can I negotiate the commission rate for my agent? I don't want to be rude or offend them. I also don't want them agree to a lower rate and then not help me to get the best price. What do you recommend? Thanks!!

  • Asked by Hannah O'neil
  • Madison, WI
  • 283 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Who pays closing costs?

  I'm thinking about buying my first home. Before I start looking I want to understand all the costs. Who pays the closing costs? What about the commission-who pays that? Thanks for your help!

  • Asked by Javier Raos
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 227 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• What can I do if I have concerns with my agent?

  Hi, I've had 8 offers on my house, but they've all backed out. Sometimes I wonder if it's due to my agent. My agent is very abrasive and dismissive. She turns people off and I wonder what she's saying to the potential buyers. How do I bring up these concerns? Or do I cut ties with her and find a new agent?

  • Asked by Michelle Johnson
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • 453 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• How many houses should I view before buying one?

  • Asked by Susie S.
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 469 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• What can I do if I disagree with the home appraisal?

  We're selling our condo and got an offer for our asking price. An appraiser from another area said the value of our home was $10K less than the agreed upon offer price. We're in a city where home values are only increasing. Do we have any recourse with the appraiser and can we get it reappraised? Otherwise, what do we do?

  • Asked by Natalie S.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 676 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• What neighborhood factors should I consider when buying?

  I'm thinking of moving from Boston to a suburb. What neighborhood factors should I consider when buying a home? Also, are there any socially acceptable ways to check on what kind of neighbors I'll have?

  • Asked by James T.
  • Boston, MA
  • 382 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  5 Answers

• What are red flags when considering a home purchase?

  Hi, I love the idea of a fixer-upper. All the home shows on HGTV have me thinking I can do this, but I'm also really worried that I'll get in over my head. What are red flags or deal breakers when buying a fixer-upper?

  • Asked by Amber N.
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 263 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• How do I get my house listed on the MLS?

  Do I need an agent to get my house listed on the MLS or am I able to put my house on there myself? I am hoping to list my house next week and want to be sure people can find it online.

  • Asked by Paul K.
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 446 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  8 Answers

• Can seller back out after they accept?

  I made an offer on a house and the seller accepted it. Then a week later they said they want to stay another month and want to pay rent. We said no and now they aren't accepting our offer. Can they do that?

  • Asked by Charlene S.
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 413 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  6 Answers

• how much do you lose selling a house as is?

  I have been renting my house in PA for the last 3 years and am ready to sell. I know it is in rough shape but I'm not sure how much money to put into it before listing. It could use new carpet and paint, there is also some wood rot on the three-seasons room. Will I make more if I fix everything first?

  • Asked by Alpa R.
  • Goshen, CT
  • 507 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  4 Answers

• Requiring a home seller to sign a buyer-broker AAR?

  My potential Selling Agent wants me to not only sign the listing agreement exclusive right to sell which is understandable but also a buyer-broker exclusive Employment Agreement for 7 mo. is this even ethical? He also won't give me a listing price until i sign the listing agreement. How do I know if I want to hire him without that?

  • Asked by Kim T.
  • Safford, AZ
  • 409 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• Should I convert my home to gas heating from oil?

  I live on a 12 acre retired farm in Indiana that I'm looking to offload. We use oil for heating and I've heard buyers don't like that. Should I convert to propane before listing? thanks

  • Asked by Jim E.
  • 240 views
  • Tips & Advice
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• Is there a reason my home’s assessed value differs compared?

  • Asked by John N.
  • 258 views
  • Tips & Advice
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• Does a finished basement count in house square footage?

  For total square footage can I include the basement?

  • Asked by Blayne Y.
  • 1599 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Does an attached bathroom make a master suite?

  I have two bedrooms in my house that have attached bathrooms, can I say I have two master suites in the listing?

  • Asked by Jen Y.
  • 219 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• Can I use a USDA voucher to buy a house?

  I want to buy a small house. Can I use a USDA voucher? How does that work?

  • Asked by Eric R.
  • Warrior, AL
  • 399 views
  • Buying
  • 1 year ago
  3 Answers

• Does a ranch or two story home have better resale?

  what type of home tends to hold it's value better, one story or two story homes?

  • Asked by Jen Y.
  • 284 views
  • Selling
  • 1 year ago
  2 Answers

• do you pay tax when selling a house?

  how much tax is there for selling a $400k house?

  • Asked by Jill S.
  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 421 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  3 Answers

• Do I need an agent for a land contract?

  Looking into land contracts and don't know how to handle them. Can an agent help or do I need a lawyer?

  • Asked by Collins Y.
  • Tylertown, MS
  • 465 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

• Can I buy a house for my kid and have them make the payments?

  I won't be living in the house but I want to pay the deposit and fees and then they will make the monthly mortgage payments. Can i do that?

  • Asked by Michael O.
  • Stafford, TX
  • 490 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

• How do I sell my house after a divorce?

  Neither of us want it so we'll just split the earnings but what do I need to do to get ready?

  • Asked by Roderick D.
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 328 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  4 Answers

• How do I start renting my house?

  I think I decided to rent instead of sell, is this a good idea? What do I have to do to get my house ready to rent?

  • Asked by Nestor O.
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 511 views
  • Renting
  • 2 years ago
  5 Answers

• Should I wait to sell in Pennsylvania?

  We were planning to sell in the spring but with interest rates, is it a bad time? She we try to sell sooner before home prices get even lower?

  • Asked by Robert Y.
  • West Alexander, PA
  • 277 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  5 Answers

• What does it cost to list property ?

  • Asked by Randy R.
  • Crane, MO
  • 609 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  6 Answers

• How often should we do a price drop?

  We have dropped out price 4 times in 5 months now. Is it bad to drop it to often?

  • Asked by Ashley D.
  • Kennewick, WA
  • 703 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  7 Answers

• This house is 8 months built still brand new ?

  320 is what this house cost put in a lot of upgrades after we closed my husband and my self are splitting up and we need to make as much as possible.

  • Asked by Tammy T.
  • Azle, TX
  • 309 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  4 Answers

• How do i get preapproved for a mortgage?

  Can i do it online or do i have to go to a bank? What documents do I need?

  • Asked by Andrew T.
  • Somerset, PA
  • 634 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

• what are flat fee realtors?

  • Asked by Harvey N.
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 381 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  5 Answers

• Are closing costs negotiable?

  can you negotiate closing costs and are they included in the downpayment?

  • Asked by Taylor S.
  • Hampton, VA
  • 383 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  3 Answers

• What is a Realtor's fee in California to sell a property?

  Should a Realtor when asked by the Seller give the commission % they are asking for their services? Or is this a dishonest Realtor I'm dealing with? I thought this part was "Negotiation" ?!

  • Asked by Brenda R.
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 437 views
  • Working With an Agent
  • 2 years ago
  4 Answers

• What would be my options to sell ?

  I bought my house about a year ago and would like to sell

  • Asked by Viviana A.
  • Westchester, IL
  • 373 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  4 Answers

• I am in need of an Appraisal for my condo.?

  • Asked by Ethel A.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 400 views
  • Tips & Advice
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

• How can I purchase a home from out of town?

  I want to buy some rental properties. Do I have to go to the cities and hire and agent and visit the homes?

  • Asked by Robert Y.
  • Kingman, AZ
  • 546 views
  • Buying
  • 2 years ago
  6 Answers

• How long should you keep a house before selling?

  is two years too short?

  • Asked by Ella N.
  • Monroeville, PA
  • 419 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  6 Answers

• Why do so many listings to live on Thursday?

  I watch listings and always see a ton go online early Thursday morning, why is this?

  • Asked by Lisa N.
  • Jesup, GA
  • 751 views
  • Market News & Trends
  • 2 years ago
  7 Answers

• I am looking for a foreclosed home .?

  A 3 BR 2 BR with 0 down. And low payments, in the 76108 Areas

  • Asked by Kathy N.
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 521 views
  • Renting
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

• what if my house appraises higher than the accepted offer?

  What are my options if my house appraises much higher than the offer I accepted? My agent was awful and I think I could have gotten more.

  • Asked by Mandy R.
  • Ogden, UT
  • 479 views
  • Tips & Advice
  • 2 years ago
  4 Answers

• Should I hire an agent willing to work for 1% commission?

  Do discount real estate agents do everything the full price ones do?

  • Asked by Sally R.
  • Ola, ID
  • 822 views
  • Working With an Agent
  • 2 years ago
  13 Answers

• I need to sale before foreclosure ?

  It's as is needs work

  • Asked by Tanya L.
  • Ogden, UT
  • 514 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  4 Answers

• Is Zillow offers a good deal?

  Is zillow offers good or bad idea

  • Asked by Jamila S.
  • Imperial, MO
  • 538 views
  • Tips & Advice
  • 2 years ago
  4 Answers

• How can I sell my house quickly?

  I have a price in mind and it's fair i just want to get it sold quickly and with little backand forth

  • Asked by Phil T.
  • Papillion, NE
  • 534 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  7 Answers

• Can I fire my real estate agent and hire a new one?

  My agent is non-responsive and i think he's doing a horrible job negotiating the sale of my house. We've had interest but no one puts in an offer. Can I get rid of him and hire a new realtor? I live in maryland

  • Asked by Chase Y.
  • montgomery, MD
  • 749 views
  • Working With an Agent
  • 2 years ago
  5 Answers

• Is there any way I can get an appraisal on my home ?

  I need to relocate to help my elderly mother and to be near family ,and I would like an appraisal on my home and possibly know the value of it so when I go to sell it I will know how much I will get for it.

  • Asked by Joan R.
  • Cresson, PA
  • 476 views
  • Tips & Advice
  • 2 years ago
  5 Answers

• Appraisal needed?

  I am needing a good idea on what my home is worth. I may need to sell and move out of state to assist an aging parent with health issues. I need to be prepared so I can make informed decisions if the need arises here shortly.

  • Asked by Christine N.
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 468 views
  • Tips & Advice
  • 2 years ago
  6 Answers

• is now a bad time to sell in california?

  i want to sell but with rates going up is it a bad time to list?

  • Asked by Vivian Z.
  • Apple Valley, CA
  • 437 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  3 Answers

• How do i get house on MLS?

  How do i get my house listed on the MLS if i want to sell it

  • Asked by Marc R.
  • Slidell, LA
  • 608 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  6 Answers

• how can you pull your comps to even see if you want to sell?

  • Asked by Cynthia E.
  • Bullard, TX
  • 373 views
  • Selling
  • 2 years ago
  2 Answers

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