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How long should I wait before firing my unresponsive realtor?

Weve been house hunting for a cabin for a while now and switched agents last year to someone who seemed way more professional than our first one. At first they were great, they got us a HELOC set up and were patient with my husband who is neurodivergent and needs extra time to review listings. Lately though its been radio silence, Ive texted twice a day for the past 9 days asking to schedule showings on a new list of properties and havent heard anything back. Before that they also no showed on a weekend they said theyd drive up and see homes with us. At what point is it fair to just cut ties and find someone new?

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Should I list high or list low to force a bidding war?

Im selling my house after only owning it a year because I lost my job and just want to be done with it. My original agent, who I used to buy the place and really like, wants to list at a price Im comfortable with. But a more experienced agent a friend introduced me to says I should list it low on purpose since a similar home nearby just sold for 100k under what I paid, and try to spark a bidding war instead. Im already bracing for a loss on this sale so I really dont want to leave more money on the table by picking the wrong strategy.

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Did the seller's agent illegally kick us out of our contract?

We signed a contract on a house with a contingency on selling our current home, and the sellers agent triggered the 48 hour kickout clause on a Friday evening. We had already lined up a bridge loan just in case and got approved that same night, then signed the form removing our contingency well within the 48 hours and made sure our agent confirmed the seller received it. Two hours after the deadline passed, the sellers agent tried sending us a mutual release claiming we never responded in time, but our agent actually has proof we did. Do we have any real recourse here, or grounds to fight it if they try to walk away from the contract?

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Is it legal to skip the subject-to-sell clause like my realtor suggested?

Were selling our place and buying a new one, and our realtor suggested we skip putting in a subject to sell clause since it makes our offer less competitive. Their reasoning is that we can just rely on the subject to finance clause instead, since the financing would fall through anyway if we cant sell our current home in time. It sounded a little too convenient to me and I want to know if this is actually a legitimate strategy or just a shady way around protecting ourselves.

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What non-monetary terms can I offer to make my bid more attractive to a seller?

We are in a competitive market where we cannot necessarily outbid everyone on the purchase price alone. We want to know what kind of contingencies or closing date flexibility usually appeals to sellers in this situation. Are there specific leaseback options or timeline adjustments that people commonly use to win a negotiation when the price is already at our maximum limit?

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What kind of proof of funds should I require from a cash buyer before accepting an offer?

I am selling my house as-is and just received an email from an investor claiming they want to buy the property for cash with no inspections. They haven't provided any documentation showing they actually have the liquid assets to cover the purchase price. I want to make sure I'm not wasting my time or taking my home off the market for someone who isn't serious or capable of closing the deal.

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Do I need to disclose pending HOA litigation to potential buyers when listing my condo?

Our condo association is currently in a legal dispute with the original developer over some structural issues. I'm planning to list my unit next month and I'm worried this might scare off traditional lenders or buyers. I want to know if this is typically something the seller must proactively disclose or if it is discovered during the title search.

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What is the best way to negotiate repairs after a buyer's home inspection?

The buyer’s inspection report just came back with several small issues and one significant concern regarding the age of the roof. They are asking for a credit at closing to cover future replacement costs, but I feel the house was already priced to reflect its condition. I want to know how to counter-offer with a compromise, such as offering a smaller credit or fixing only the minor safety issues, to keep the deal moving forward.

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Can I negotiate a post-closing occupancy agreement if my new home isn't ready yet?

We have found a buyer who is eager to close quickly, but our new construction home won't be finished for another month after the proposed closing date. I am considering asking for a rent-back period or a delayed closing, but I am worried this might make our property less attractive to a buyer who needs to move in right away. I need advice on how to structure this request so it feels fair to the buyer while giving my family the flexibility we need.

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