Answers by Keith Jean Pierre

Offer to split the difference 50/50 or to some degree, but keep in mind, there is no guarantee. Before you make the offer, determine if you are willing to accept the property and pay the full difference if the seller says no.

Yes, they can and they can also lien the property preventing any future sale. You want to make sure you always respond expeditiously to any notices from the HOA. Many of them tend to be somewhat reasonable.

Depends on the property line, more information would be needed here. You can refer to your survey to get a clearer picture of the situation.

Have you spoken to them on the matter? The easiest escalation but will most likely cause problems is to get the township involved. Most townships fine homeowner for untidy front yards.

Yes, unless it is a completely transitional neighborhood. But even there, there is risk because if the other homes do get renovated, you are left holding the bag. I have seen this happen to a few clients over the years and one of our clients lost BIG in Detroit.

Consumers tend to be more narrow-minded and simple tasked, especially when it comes to areas that are not their expertise. As such, I would say a large pool of buyers will not even know what a 2-1 buydown is, which will create further confusion and backfire in regard to the message you are trying to convey. A price reduction is definitely the more appropriate play for the majority of consumers.

I always tell clients, if the photos seems like they are meant to deceive, you probably have done something wrong.

As others have said, buy out or sell the home all together and split the proceeds are the only two logical plays. Selling to a completely different individual adds further complications that I have a feeling neither of you would want.

What is the contingency you are specifically referencing?

Kicking the can down the road is the expression that is applicable here. A 30 year mortgage is already an insanely long term, 40, if planning to pay off close to the term length, is literally forever; not to mention the additional interest you will pay on a 30 vs 40. Personally I would steer clear from a 40, but everyone's situation is different.

Always seek a qualified individual to answer your legal questions. With the advent of AI and misinformation running rampant these days, you always want to make sure you are making the right decisions when it comes to your hard earned money.

Look can look at past historical data on some of the major real estate websites. Also you can have a competent agent run an MLS report for you as well.

Call the local township tax department, they will easily be able to shed some light on this matter. Best of luck!

Usually this does not make much of a difference for the consumer, it is more so relevant to real estate operations. A real estate broker is allowed to manage an office and run a firm if they so desire. For you as the consumer, one vs the other should have no bearing on your day to day business of selling/purchasing your real estate.

At face value of this question, yes, you can do this, we have done this hundreds of times for clients.

You will need a divorce settlement or agreement on how to proceed and then a competent realtor to assist you with the process.

You would need to get your home move in ready for the next tenant. Whether you renting vs. selling is a good idea, is totally dependent on your specific situation.

It was lived in so the house is not considered brand new but the description can say "As New" or "Like New" to convey the message.

As some has stated, you get what you pay for. The only way to make a flat fee brokerage model work on the back end is to do insane amounts of volume business wise. As such, there is no way to have excellent service given when you already discount services.

Depends on your personal situation but for tax purposes at least two years.

Auction style as is sale is your best option. Make sure you have a competent realtor that can execute this properly.

Any iBuying platform has to make a profit, so naturally the offer is a quick sale offer, which is lower than market value.

Auction style sale.

Price under market and conduct an auction style listing. Should have multiple offers in a weekend if done properly.