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Can I cancel my listing agreement if my real estate agent is not doing a good job?

I signed an exclusive right to sell contract a month ago, but my agent has not hosted any open houses or run the digital ads they promised. The house is barely getting any showings. I am frustrated and want to know how difficult it is to break a contract and find a new realtor.

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Can I switch mortgage lenders after I've already been pre-approved?

I got pre-approved with my local credit union a few weeks ago, but now another lender is offering a much better interest rate. We haven't found a house yet, so I'm not locked into a specific property. Will starting a new application with this second lender hurt my credit score, or is it normal to shop around at this stage?

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What is the difference between a mortgage broker and going directly to a bank?

My husband and I are first-time homebuyers looking around Austin. We keep hearing conflicting advice from family members about where to get our loan. Some say we should just use the bank where we have our checking accounts, while others highly recommend finding an independent broker to shop rates for us. Does one option usually have lower closing costs or faster processing times?

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Should I renovate my kitchen before selling?

I had an agent walk through my home to get an idea of what price I can get for it. The agent said I need to renovate my kitchen before I sell. I don't have the money for this and I don't want to deal with it. I just want to sell my house. What do I do?

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Is 550 credit score enough for a loan?

i work hard and have steady job 4 years. but had a rough patch where i got a lot of debt. i want to buy a small house, but need a loan. i need wait for a better credit?

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How do I make my home look brighter?

I have had a few showings and the feedback my agent is passing on to mee is that a lot of the people think that my home is too dark. We are south facing and we also have a big porch in the back that blocks the light to the main area. What can I do to help add more light without a huge renovation adding windows and stuff?

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I’m a single mom paid off a condo HOA $609 should I keep it?

Should I keep my condo

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Can I restrict children from attending showings of my home?

I am an elderly senior citizen with a companion cat. I need to sell

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How do I sale a home that is full of clutter

Home is located in town

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How long should I wait to sell an inherited family home that is sitting vacant?

My siblings and I inherited our parents' house a few months ago. The estate is settled, but we are torn on when to actually put it on the market. The house is older and completely empty right now. We are paying for utilities and basic upkeep, so I am wondering if we should just sell it immediately or wait.

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