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How are commission rates split?

So, the seller usually pays the commission for both agents, right? Who determines the commission rate for the buyer's agent? Can the seller's agent get 2.5% and the buyer's agent get 2%? Or is it always split evenly?
- Asked by Tony
- St. Louis, MO
- 606 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 2 years ago
3 Answers
Is it better to work with a broker or agent?

Is it better to work with someone that is a broker? What advantage would they have? Or is an agent better? What's the difference between and agent and a broker?
- Asked by Jeremiah
- Phoenix, AZ
- 897 views
- Working With an Agent
- 2 years ago
6 Answers
What is CMA in real estate?

Can you explain what CMA in real estate is?
- Asked by Trent
- Fort Wayne, IN
- 821 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
4 Answers
Should call the listing agent when I find a home I like?

I saw a home I liked when looking online. Should I call the listing agent to schedule a tour of it? I don't currently have an agent.
- Asked by Clay
- Nashville, TN
- 467 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
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Im selling 2 home on lot?

Want to buy a new home
- Asked by Eric R.
- Highland, CA
- 266 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
1 Answer
What questions to ask when buying a new construction home?

There's homes in our area that are being built. The thought of a new house is attractive. But are there important questions that we should ask before buying a new construction home? Or should be approach the purchase differently?
- Asked by Orlando
- Memphis, TN
- 508 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
2 Answers
What are the 3 most important things when buying a home?

I know every person is different, but if you could narrow down on top 3 most important things when buying a home what would they be?
- Asked by Ryan
- New Haven, CT
- 849 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
4 Answers
Should I have an LLC before buying investment property?

Should I create an LLC before buying an investment property? Does that provide a layer of protection between my investment and my personal property?
- Asked by Brett
- Grand Junction, CO
- 522 views
- Investing
- 2 years ago
1 Answer
How quick can I close?

Could i make it a 7 day closing period? Would that be enough time to get everything done?
- Asked by Jonny F
- Baskin, LA
- 581 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
8 Answers
Is it worth digging out a partial basement?

We have more of a crawl space than a basement and it would be very expensive to dig it out but I feel like everyone wants basements these days. Will I get the money back on resale?
- Asked by Amy L
- Wabash, IN
- 754 views
- Remodeling
- 2 years ago
2 Answers
How do i find an agent to sell a piece of property for me?

2324 ellis creek rd Lockwood ny 14859
- Asked by Eric R.
- Lockwood, NY
- 546 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
5 Answers
What to pay attention when reading real estate agreement?

What should I pay attention to when reading a real estate agreement or contract? There's so many pages and so many details, I don't know what to look for or what's important.
- Asked by Charlotte
- Augusta, ME
- 609 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 2 years ago
3 Answers
Is it worth it to stage a house in Seattle?

The Seattle market is still pretty hot. Our house is fine. Nothing super outdated, but also not trendy. Is it worth it to stage the house or will it be fine to just leave it as is since homes are moving pretty quickly still?
- Asked by Kym
- Seattle, WA
- 498 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
3 Answers
The effects of converting garage into mudroom?

We have a 3 car garage, but no mudroom in our home. We've thought about converting part of the third garage space into a mudroom. Would this hurt our home value? Would we now have a 2 car garage? Are there other implications that we should think about before proceeding? TY
- Asked by Bryson
- Colorado Springs, CO
- 591 views
- Remodeling
- 2 years ago
1 Answer
What is naca home buying?

What is the naca home buying program?
- Asked by Martin
- Shelbyville, KY
- 914 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
2 Answers
Should I be concerned about buying a foreclosed home?

Should I be concerned about buying a foreclosed home? Like was it not maintained? Or will the bank come after me?
- Asked by Sam
- Denver, CO
- 693 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
3 Answers
What should I know about buying a mobile home?

Are there different rules for buying a mobile home? Will it maintain its value? What should I know about buying a mobile home?
- Asked by Veronica
- Sunnyvale, CA
- 912 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
4 Answers
Do you need to report sale of real estate at a loss?

Do you need to report sale of real estate at a loss?
- Asked by Brianna
- Monroe, LA
- 635 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 2 years ago
3 Answers
What is a probate sale in real estate?

What is a probate sale in real estate?
- Asked by Harris
- Middletown, DE
- 894 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
4 Answers
What is a sale leaseback in real estate?

What is a sale leaseback in real estate?
- Asked by Josh
- Fayetteville, AR
- 816 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
4 Answers
How has COVID change the real estate market?

how should I be thinking about things when selling my house now? Can I still list high? Do I still have to ask for masks in open houses or not do open houses at all. It's scary having people you don't know in you home.
- Asked by Den F
- Fredericksburg, TX
- 599 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
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Is it okay for my buyers to have their mail sent to me?

The buyers of my home have already started getting mail. I'm assuming they forwarded it but they don't own our house yet. What can I do about it? We still have another 6 weeks.
- Asked by Tanner
- Raleigh, NC
- 1037 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
2 Answers
what is a partition sale in real estate?

what is a partition sale in real estate?
- Asked by Hillary M
- Kansasville, WI
- 373 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
2 Answers
can a seller back out of a real estate contract in texas?

I am trying to purchase a home and the seller wants to back out, is this okay in Texas?
- Asked by Dale
- Brookshire, TX
- 862 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
1 Answer
How long does an appraisal take?

When do I make the appointment and how much out of my day can I expect one to take?
- Asked by Jen K
- Anchorage, AK
- 971 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
5 Answers
Should I buy a house today and refinance later?

I wanted to buy a house this spring, but I don't know if I should with the mortgage rates being so high. But is it better to buy a house now and then try to refinance later when the rates go down?
- Asked by Matt
- Des Moines, IA
- 1415 views
- Home Loans
- 2 years ago
3 Answers
Are second homes taxed differently?

Are second homes taxed differently? Does it matter if the second home is a personal or a rental?
- Asked by Janis
- Lexington, KY
- 480 views
- Investing
- 2 years ago
2 Answers
How do I buy real estate in the Dominican Republic?

Hi, We'd like to buy a vacation home in the Dominican Republic. Are there steps or insight that you can give me? Thanks.
- Asked by Barrett
- Fairwood, MD
- 743 views
- International Real Estate
- 2 years ago
1 Answer
What things should I check when buying a house?

What things should I check when buying a house? We had a friend move into a new house and their water pressure was so low that it took a 30 minutes to fill the upstairs bathroom. They got it fixed, but I'm wondering if there's things that we should check before we buy a house. Thanks
- Asked by James
- Morrison, CO
- 639 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
4 Answers
Is the seller responsible for issues that they hid?

We bought a house and within a day the inside of our kitchen drawers were covered in mouse droppings. We had an exterminator out and there's a serious mouse issue. We believe the seller was hiding this because the pullout garbage can was nailed shut. We thought this was weird, but didn't think anything of it until now. Can we make the seller pay for the extermination costs? It's so upsetting that our kitchen is unusable until this issue is cleared.
- Asked by Hannah
- Newton, IA
- 850 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
3 Answers
Can I buy a house and have someone else pay the mortgage?

I'm thinking of buying a house for an aging parent. If I put the loan in my name, could my parent pay the monthly mortgage or a portion of the income? I want to help my parent, but I don't want it to appear as income on my taxes or be penalized for trying to help.
- Asked by Dion
- Alexandria, LA
- 827 views
- Home Loans
- 2 years ago
8 Answers
Should I offer a home warranty when selling my home?

Does a home warranty make a home more attractive to buyers? Should I offer this when I list? Are there limitations to what the new owner can ask for with a home warranty? Thanks.
- Asked by Noah
- Overland Park, KS
- 679 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
2 Answers
Are home improvements tax deductible when selling a home?

Just wondering if I should do some home improvements before I sell. Would they be tax deductible or is there any kind of tax benefit?
- Asked by Will
- Waterbury, CT
- 716 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 2 years ago
3 Answers
Do I need to set an offer deadline?

There was an offer deadline on a few of the houses we made offers on. Now we are selling our house, do I have to set an offer deadline immediately or wait until people ask? Does setting an offer deadline make it look like there is demand when there isn't?
- Asked by Horace K
- Salina, KS
- 793 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
5 Answers
Out of pocket amount needing to sell a house?

How much do i need to spend out of pocket to sell a house?
- Asked by Eric R.
- West Fargo, ND
- 723 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
4 Answers
How many open houses is the right amount?

My agent wants to have four open houses. Two this weekend and two next weekend. I feel like most home sales usually have one on a Sunday. Is four too many open houses?
- Asked by Bo Helman
- Wichita, KS
- 3000 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
9 Answers
Do I have to pay for a stager to stage my house?

Is it going to be worth the $5k to have my house professionally staged or can I just do it on my own? My furniture isn't too old and I can clean out the clutter. Will I make more than the $5k back if I do it?
- Asked by Tamika S
- Des Moines, IA
- 717 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
7 Answers
Online auction properties in AR, cost, fees, risks?

Hi I'd like to find a realtor residing in AR and have some experiences of auctioning properties online and sell them after. I'm residing in MO and I'm also wondering what are the fees, risks and suggestions of this path. Thank you.
- Asked by Eric R.
- Rogers, AR
- 665 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
1 Answer
Is an easement included in the area of a property?

Help me understand... what is an easement? Do I own that land? Is an easement included in the area of a property? Can I use it like it's my land? Thanks!
- Asked by Jessica
- Newberry, FL
- 1004 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
8 Answers
How to avoid capital gains tax on real estate?

Hi, How do I avoid paying capital gains tax on real estate? We're planning to move, rent for a bit to see what neighborhood is best for us, and then buy a home. It might take a year or so before we buy our next home. But we don't want to pay capital gains tax. Is there a way to avoid this?
- Asked by Carol
- Glenview, IL
- 693 views
- Finance & Legal Info
- 2 years ago
4 Answers
What does pending mean?

What does pending mean? Can I still see a pending house or make an offer? TY
- Asked by Yevette
- Albuquerque, NM
- 1022 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
9 Answers
What is a real estate broker?

What's a real estate broker? What's the difference between a broker and agent? Is it better to work with a broker?
- Asked by Lucretia
- Reno, NV
- 776 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
8 Answers
What does contingent mean?

I see the listings are contingent. What does that mean?
- Asked by Trent
- Galveston, TX
- 973 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
8 Answers
What's the best thing to do with inherited property?

What's the best thing to do with inherited property? Thanks.
- Asked by John
- Greensburg, PA
- 634 views
- Tips & Advice
- 2 years ago
5 Answers
How would you rate companies that buy homes for cash?

If a client is considering selling their home to one of the many "We buy homes for cash" companies, would you recommend it? What are some positives and negatives to consider?
- Asked by Fastexpert
- San Marino, CA
- 773 views
- Selling
- 2 years ago
7 Answers
Can you find multi family home that's under FHA?

Is it possible to find a multi family home that is FHA?
- Asked by Eric R.
- Atlanta, GA
- 911 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
6 Answers
How long does mortgage pre-approval last?

We're pre-approved for a mortgage. We looked for houses in the Fall, but nothing worked out. We want to search again in the spring. Do we need to get pre-approved again?
- Asked by Jenny
- Dayton, OH
- 1410 views
- Home Loans
- 2 years ago
17 Answers
What should my downpayment be?

I've heard a 20% downpayment is recommended. We don't quite have 20% though. Should we pull money out from retirement (we're in our 20's)? Or do we not get the home? Thanks.
- Asked by Ezekial
- Nashville, TN
- 574 views
- Buying
- 2 years ago
10 Answers
What is title insurance? Should I get it?

What is title insurance? Should I get it?
- Asked by Kamari
- Fairview, NC
- 699 views
- Terms & Definitions
- 2 years ago
7 Answers
How would you rate Keller Williams as a company to work with?

What is your rating for Keller Williams Realty, either from working for them, with them, or from other experiences? Would you recommend Keller Williams to clients as a good partner when buying or selling a home?
- Asked by Fastexpertasks
- San Marino, CA
- 481 views
- Working With an Agent
- 2 years ago
5 Answers

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