Robert Kieffer

One level living will retain better value and appeal to a larger audience. The one story has a larger footprint, but minimal stairs. The older generation will always be looking for this style of home.

Yes you can list a house with two master suites. Typically, this is found in a rambler with the master suites on separate wings of the home.

You are correct about oil for heating a home. My advise would be to convert to gas. Some states have grants for individuals to help out with these situations. EPA also will be involved with your soil content, just so you are aware.

You can always check with your county to check for sex offenders through their website, if that is your concern.

Typically, home inspectors are not allowed to do anything that would be considered intrusion. This can include tearing down sheetrock, removing appliances, digging or other actions that would be similar, unless the purchase agreement states differently.

Intellectual rights belong to the person who paid for them. Most likely, the listing agent.

The larger down payment makes for a stronger buyer. If you are comparing a person that can barley qualify for a loan and someone who has 20% down, the likelihood that you will close is much higher with the person in a better financial situation. Think about if a small live changing event occurred during the buying process. Can the person with only 3% down afford to pay for what just happened and still close with you?

Ask a local realtor to run a comparative market analysis. There should be a fair amount of comparable listings that you can make an educated decision based upon.