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Should I write the seller a letter?

We want to put an offer on a home in a competitive area. I've heard mixed opinions on writing a "love letter" to the seller. Some people swear by them and say it's the reason they got the home. Others have said it could cause discrimination and we shouldn't write a letter. rnrnIf we write a letter, what details should we include and what should be leave out?

Asked by Chelsea | San Jose, CA | 02-23-2026 | 197 Views | Buying | Updated 8 months ago

Can I use AI to sell my house?

AI can do pretty much everything, so I'm wondering if I can use AI to sell my house? Or is there a realtor out there that can just give minimal oversight at the end of the sale, and I'll use AI to do most of the work?

Asked by Vrishan | Stanford, CA | 02-23-2026 | 337 Views | Selling | Updated 8 months ago

Can I make an offer on a pending house?

Hi. There is a house I'm interested in that is listed as pending. Can i still contact the selling agent and try to get an offer in?

Asked by Juan P | San Marcos, CA | 01-06-2023 | 2,576 Views | Buying | Updated 11 months ago

Should I get an appraisal as a cash buyer?

Is it a good idea to get an appraisal even if I'm a cash buyer? Thanks.

Asked by Chin | San Jose, CA | 04-03-2023 | 2,454 Views | Buying | Updated 11 months ago

Can a minor buy a house in California ?

How old do you need to be to buy a house in California? If a minor wants to buy a house does an adult need to be on the deed as well?

Asked by Sabrina | Los Angeles, CA | 01-31-2024 | 2,729 Views | Buying | Updated 11 months ago

How much does a kitchen remodel increase home value?

If we renovate our kitchen, how much will our home value go up? I know you can't know definitively, but is there a percentage or a range? Thanks!

Asked by Juanita | Vista, CA | 04-14-2023 | 2,679 Views | Remodeling | Updated 11 months ago

Can I view a house that's contingent?

There's an adorable house that i really want to see, but it's listed as contingent. Can I still tour a contingent house? Can I put an offer on a contingent house?

Asked by Mera | San Diego, CA | 11-10-2025 | 640 Views | Buying | Updated 11 months ago

How do I cancel a listing agreement?

I'd like to cancel my listing agreement with my agent. I want to make sure that it's done correctly. How do I cancel a listing agreement?

Asked by June | San Diego, CA | 07-12-2023 | 4,172 Views | Working With an Agent | Updated 11 months ago

What is a quick sale in real estate?

What is a quick sale in real estate?

Asked by Ari M | San Jose, CA | 01-18-2023 | 5,241 Views | Terms & Definitions | Updated 11 months ago

Are Open Houses a waste of time ?

Our listing agent says that open houses don’t generate serious buyers. When the agent does an open house, he never has a sign up sheet, so I don’t know how the agent follows up with potential buyers that might be interested. For awhile, the agent didn’t even have flyers to hand out. Is an open house just a waste of time ?

Asked by William | Stockton, CA | 10-18-2025 | 778 Views | Selling | Updated 1 year ago