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Selling my house - should I decorate for the holidays? I don't want it to be cluttered and honestly would like to pack it all away. But I also don't want to miss the holiday feels. And will it help homebuyers to come it and feel at home if it's decorated?
Do I need to have licenses? What are the requirements besides needing money? Are there specific realtors for house flippers? Are there classes to take? Where can I find other people wanting to do the same thing?
How do I know if a house is abandoned? What can I do if the house is abandoned? I am worried about the effect it will have on my home.
Are there ways to find out if a neighborhood is safe? Can a real estate agent answer that when looking in specific areas, or are they not allowed to say anything about safety in a neighborhood? Thanks!
Why are home prices still so high? Seems like buying a home is out of reach with these prices. All the home I look at online are so expensive and way more than what I looked at a few years ago.
In today's housing market with low inventory and high demand, why are home sellers advised to give concessions to buyers? With so many sellers that have low interest rates and are already unmotivated to move, don't they have the upper hand in negotiating?
Would it be fair to negotiate a lower agent fee based on whether seller produces buyer? Single family home is above average price.
How do I find the property taxes on a house? I want to figure out how much house I can afford before looking. Property taxes are high and I don't want to buy a house that I can't afford after taxes. Thanks!
Is it bad to live near power lines? It seems like houses near power lines are cheaper. Is it harder to sell a house near power lines?
As a real estate agent, what's your best advice for selling a house? Especially if you could tell someone only 1 piece of advice for selling a house, what would it be? Thanks!!
How do some sites claim the guaranteed sale of the property? Can these sites or companies be trusted? What method do you suggest so that I can sell my property quickly?
What is owner financing for a house? Are there any hesitations or concerns with owner financing for a house? How do I know if this is an option?
How does buying land and building a house financing work? Are there separate loans for buying land and then financing a house?
I've moved out of my house and have 2 months until the closing date. Do I need to continue maintenance on the house? I'm especially thinking about the lawn maintenance. I'm out of state now and can't take care of it on my own.
What should I not negotiate when buying a home? Are there things that are offensive or would end negotiations?
I'd like to sell my furniture with my house. How do I sell a fully furnished house? I don't want to negotiate pieces and I don't want to deal with the hassle of trying to sell off all of it separately. I can't take it with me to my next location. Can I include all the furniture in the list price? Or will that turn off potential buyers?
How do I know if a house needs flood insurance? It seems like the area I'm looking in may get a lot of water, but there's nothing definitive like a lake next to it.
My realtor has a buyer for my house and they made an offer on the house. I have a portable shed in the back yard. Can I sell the shed separately from the house?
We're thinking of selling, but I really love some of our light fixtures. Can I take the light fixtures with me when we move? How do I negotiate this with the buyer?
We're looking to sell our home and wondering if our 3 season room will count towards the square footage of the house?
What does days on market mean? Is it important? What does it mean if there's more days on market or less days on market?
There's one specific neighborhood that I want to live in, but nothing's for sale. I don't want to be a creep, but if someone is thinking of selling their house, I'd like to be the first one to jump on it. Can I ask people if they're willing to sell their house? If so, how do I ask someone to sell their house?
I’m looking to move to plant city or Titusville Florida, how’s the weather all year round? Do they get a lot of hurricanes ?
Hi. How can I tell if a basement has flooded or had water in it? Are there certain signs of water damage?
How can I figure out if building a tiny home ADU on my property is a worthwhile investment? Will it raise my property value? I'm hoping to rent it out and want to start making a profit quickly.
I need to sell my house before buying another. I'd like time (a few weeks) in between selling and buying the next house. How do I negotiate a rent back after I sell my home?
I have a mortgage and a home equity loan, can I sell my house? If I can sell a house with a home equity loan, what if I owe money on it?
I'm planning to move out of my home and it will be vacant until it sells. Do I need home insurance on the vacant home?
I have a friend that did a pocket listing and it seems like a good idea. What is a pocket listing? What's the benefit of a pocket listing? And is it better than just listing the house?
I'm looking to buy a place, but my offers keep getting beat by cash offers. I have to have a loan. How can I beat a cash offer?
I'm considering 2 areas. One has better schools and I'm wondering if I will have better resale value in the area with better schools.
Is a mortgage for a condo different than a mortgage for a house?
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?
It seems unfair that the entire commission falls on the seller. Why do they have to pay their agent and the buyer's agent?
How long can I wait to buy a home and avoid 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.
Death due to sickness. Do I need to disclose that when 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.
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.
My wife and I were contacting contractors when Covid first hit, now my custom built log house is in desperate need of attention what should I do? It’s still difficult to find a contractor who can do the job. Should we sell as is? Or is it better to complete the renovation?
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.
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?
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?
I have small kids and we don't wear shoes in the house. I also don't want someone tracking in dirt and then someone else coming later and thinking our house is dirty. How do I politely ask that people not wear shoes during showings?
How can I protect my belongings during an open house? While I certainly won't leave jewelry out to take, I'm wondering about other items, even basic things. With a lot of people walking through, I worrying about someone taking something.
I've heard conflicting opinions on scents for an open house. Should I light a candle? Or I've heard of something with heating up vanilla for an open house? Do I bake cookies? Or do people not want to eat a stranger's cookies?
Do all home inspectors know how to test for lead paint? If not, how can I find a home inspector to test for lead paint?