Answers by Jonathan Baer

You should read your listing contract and see if there are any items or services that was promised in the listing that the agent has not actually delivered. You can also call the agent's broker and ask to be released. While the odds are slim they will release you, the broker might assign a new agent with a better marketing presentation.

Pedro I would interview a few agents and ask them that question after they tour the home. Ask them to give you a as is price and then a list of upgrades they would suggest to be completed with a list price after remodeling. Let the math lead you in your decision.

Donna she can't assign or dump you on another agent without your permission. Unless you agreed to pay for the market expenses in your listing agreement, you don't have to pay those either, and no, you don't have to agree to a price cut. If they don't want to work with you and don't want to release you from the agreement file a complaint with the local board of REALTORS. Sounds like they might be performing their duties as REALTORS. Hiring an attorney is also a good idea.

I would suggest you take a tour of some local open houses that you would consider to be "competition" and see how they present themselves to the market. You could also tour some homes with your listing agent that stack up against yours to get ideas on what buyer's are seeing and what they are buying first hand. From there with your agent you can put together a list of improvements and a pricing strategy. Good luck!

I would talk to a few local property managers and see what you property could rent for in today's market. Once you get that number and the fees for property management, you can make a better decision if it is even financially viable.

You are going to have to disclose it, which will lead to more questions. Best to nip it in the bud and call the local building department who has jurisdiction and find out. Usually most of them will work with you. Also, call you local real estate agent of choice, they might have insight as well. Good luck!