Answers by Juston Puchar

if the work is done professionally and up to code, i would not worry. if there are some shortcuts, then the buyers may ask for it to be done correctly. it's all in how well the work was performed. In my experience the only permits that are checked upon are the ones that involve an addition or structural construction.

You have plenty of time to make a switch. Generally, I follow the transparency model. Let them know why you are switching and what is important to you. They will probably do everything possible to try to keep and earn your business. If you switch, that's fine, but at least you will feel good knowing you let them match or beat it. ps the grass isn't always greener, good luck making the best decision. Your agent should also be able to help you with this decision process.

Land can be challenging because there is generally no return on investment in the short term. you have cut the weeds down, pay property taxes, maintain it, remove junk when people illegally dump, etc. It can take a long time for appreciation to make it wortwhile. On the flip side if you have a performing rental, you get the cash flow, principal reduction, depreciation, along with appreciation and rent growth. Plus there is a lot of hidden costs we don't generally think about in getting utilities connected in order to build. I own both and unless you are specifically well versed in developing, i prefer real estate with a cashflowing asset already built.

If your house is on the market and an open house will get people through the door, and your agent is willing to do it, it’s a good thing. If it’s a burden on you and your family, that’s a fair reason to scale back. The first weekend after it hits the market is usually the most important one. After that, there’s no single best day. It varies by market. Here in Salt Lake County, I’ve seen Saturday mornings work well in some neighborhoods and Sunday afternoons in others. Buyers come when they come, so sometimes more than one open house makes sense. The better question is what your agent is doing to drive traffic to it. Directional signs, online ads, and group open houses with other listings in the neighborhood all make a real difference. A good agent should also get the names of visitors, follow up with them, and tell you what buyers said. — Juston Puchar, Beyond Real Estate | Keller Williams