Answers by Susan Melnick
3 answers · 15 pts
How do I say I don't want my sister in law as my realtor?
Asked by Liz | Fort Worth, TX | 04-13-2026
Explain to her that as much as you’d like to be able to support her you generally don’t mix business with family.
Do I really have to pay a 2.5% buyer's agent fee in 2026?
Asked by Heath C | Plano, TX | 03-19-2026
Compensation is always negotiable. See what services your agent is offering at 2 1/2%.. compensation does vary. If you’re wanting a high level of service this might not be unreasonable. Also, it’s important to remember you don’t pay an agent until closing. So they are working for free for quite a while.
Does adding a granny flat actually increase my home value?
Asked by Sara V | Flower Mound, TX | 03-16-2026
That’s a great question. One we hear often. The answer is a bit complicated. When you go to sell , the appraiser will need to find other sales which also include an ADU. Appraiser’s tell us that generally it’s 10% of whatever the value of the house is. That’s a rule of thumb. If they cannot find other sales, what they use, then they may give a lesser value.