Keith Watts

Spirit M has given a really good answer. I would only add that in California an important factor is the actually Tax Parcel. A condo has an individual parcel ownership with it's own tax bill and a Cooperative has all the units sharing one property tax bill. Not sure any of this matters when renting.

Anna has the perfect answer. It really depends upon where you live. Different municipalities have different standards and enforcements of the those standards. This may haunt you when selling if there is a City Inspections prior to close. If there are no City standards or enforcements then this unpermitted work will only haunt you if your buyer pool is limited, or you are competing against other "Permitted" spaces. If all other things are equal buyers will prefer permits. If it is a seller's market, and there are no City issues Alfred is probably correct below. Good luck

Generally it is because you have hired the wrong agent, or you are not listening to the advice of your good agent. I would consider your hiring process, and if that feels bullet proof consider your approach to your agent's guidance.

The best way a Realtor can help repair your credit is to connect you with a trusted Loan Officer. Mortgage Broker's and Loan Officers can do credit analyzation, and have programs that can provide consumers a road map for credit repair.

As usual, two excellent answers from Anna and Spirit.

You should consult with a Realtor, or someone who can advise you on the merits of the offer. Someone who understands the purchase agreement or sales contract. The devil will be in the details of their offer. Price is always one component of an offer, and terms will tell the tale of whether or not this is a scam.

It's tricky now as Real Estate has changed since the days of the printed MLS when Realtors brought listings directly to their clients. Many clients of mine prefer to do their own searching and use me for my access for showings, opinion on the homes they've chosen, and my ability to negotiate on their behalf. Of course communication and expectations are key in the relationship so if you and your agent have not reached an accommodation after six months about who is responsible for the searching it may be time to change. It is up to them to satisfy your needs.

That's me. Certified and working in Real Estate for 20 years.

Depends on the market. If inventory is short, and you don't have much competition buyer expectations are low. If there is an oversupply of available homes relative to the available buyers you are going to need to fix anything making the home unattractive. Regardless of the market, people hate water stains, mold, mildew smells, broken windows, dirt, cracks in structures, and stains.

Perfect answer from Spirit.

You're going to need to interview agents. Don't interview too many as it will get confusing and it is important to balance work history, client testimonials, are of expertise, and whether or not you like them. If you don't like them it will be hard to trust them. Lots of great Realtors to interview on FastExpert, Inc.