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What does selling "subject to completion" mean?

What does selling "subject to completion" mean? The house I saw had projects that weren't finished. Does that mean the seller will finish the projects and then sell it?

Should I remodel my kitchen prior to selling??

Why does the seller pay all the commission?

It seems unfair that the entire commission falls on the seller. Why do they have to pay their agent and the buyer's agent?

Capital gains tax- how long can I wait to buy a home?

How long can I wait to buy a home and avoid capital gains tax?

How do I avoid paying capital gains tax?

Can I avoid paying capital gains tax? If so, how? I'm planning to sell and buy within the next year or so, but not immediately.

Do I need to disclose if there was a death in the home?

Death due to sickness. Do I need to disclose that when selling?

Should I get rid of my popcorn ceiling before selling?

Old popcorn ceilings throughout the home. Will I get a better value if I remove them? Seems overwhelming, so I prefer to leave it, but I also want to get the best value for my home.

Should I avoid an ARM loan?

If I get an adjustable rate loan, my interest rate is lower. But my family tells me I shouldn't get an ARM loan. This is my first home purchase, so I'm figuring all this out.

Can I divide my property and sell only part of it?

We have 5 acres of land. We'd like to keep our house and sell some of the land. Is it possible to divide our current property and sell part of it? We'd like an acre but could be flexible.

How do I take my house off the MLS?

I've decided not to sell my house at the moment. How do I take my house off the MLS? If I tell my agent I don't want to sell, will she take my house off the MLS? Am I locked into any kind of agreement with my agent if I decide to sell in the future?