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How does my home gym affect value?
How does my home gym affect my home value? Some friends that come over love it and others say it's too cluttered. I want to sell my home (not including the equipment). Wondering how having a whole room dedicated to my exercise will affect the home value.
- Asked by Rob
- Reno, NV
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- 19 hours ago
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Are real estate agents getting paid differently?
I've heard that there's going to be changes in paying a real estate agent. I'm considering selling my house and wondering how that will impact me. Should I try to sell before or after the changes? Thanks.
- Asked by Michael
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 38 views
- Selling
- 2 weeks ago
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Should I wait to sell my house until later this year?
Should I wait to sell my house until later this year? It seems like maybe things will get better in the Fall?? What do you think?
- Asked by Michael
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 31 views
- Selling
- 2 weeks ago
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Is Barbara Murray still practicing in NoVA?
I’m looking for Barbara Murray, who represented me and my husband Arthur in 1994. I would like to talk to her about selling. Thank you, Donna
- Asked by Donna Brusoski
- Alexandria, FL
- 25 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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I'm selling my home and house flipper wants e-sign document?
I'm scared of being scammed. Me and my family are all disabled and I don't want to be in the streets. help me. he wants me to e-sign documents. he can't take my house without paying me. Right?
- Asked by Gary Steinhoff
- Hertford, FL
- 48 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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How can I differentiate my home from others on the market?
How can I differentiate my home from others on the market? I want to get the best possible offer and I want to make sure I stand out when selling.
- Asked by Angela
- Surprise, AZ
- 32 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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Should I consider accepting contingent offers from buyers?
Should I consider accepting contingent offers from buyers? I'm not sure how this process works. What if a better offer comes in after I accepted an offer?
- Asked by Levi
- San Diego, CA
- 28 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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How do I put a positive spin on disclosures?
How can I put a positive spin when disclosing issues with the home? For example, we've had water in the basement multiple times. We have done things to address the issue and we're pretty positive we've solved it. I don't want to scare off a buyer, but I know we need to honestly say what's happened in the home.
- Asked by Tom
- Barrington, IL
- 25 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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What do I need to disclose when selling a home?
What do I need to disclose when selling a home? Is there a timeframe? If something happened 5 or 10 years ago, do I still need to disclose?
- Asked by Cheryl
- Dallas, TX
- 47 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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Do i need a real estate agent to give my son my house?
Do I need a real estate agent or a lawyer to give my house as a gift to my 2 sons? or a lawyer? what paper work is needed?
- Asked by Antonietta Torres
- Henryville pa, FL
- 53 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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Are listing photos included with the agents service?
Are listing photos included with the agent's service when we sell our home? Obviously someone has to pay for the photos. I'm just wondering if they're a separate line item that I pay for or if the agent pays for them.
- Asked by Bethany
- Austin, TX
- 70 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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How does a quick sell operate when the house is in probate?
My sister and I obtained a right to deed the house was not in a will We don’t have an official will, to add. Although paperwork is in place . But as far as I know, we can legally sell the house now.
- Asked by Nathan Doty
- Moody, AL
- 47 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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We have a 500k home and low mortgage Do we sell or rent?
We have a $500k home with a 2.75% mortgage. We don't like the neighborhood, though, and we want to move. Our family is growing and we prefer a family friendly area but it seems like a bad idea to sell when mortgage rates are so high. Should we try to rent?
- Asked by Melanie
- Irwin, PA
- 39 views
- Selling
- 1 month ago
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Real estate termination fee?
Should our real estate agent have informed us if we terminated the contract as sellers there was a clause that they would still receive 5% commission ? Our agent never told us if we terminated the contract we would owe him the 5% when we signed the listing agreement. We wanted to switch agents but we didn’t realize this was written in the contract.
- Asked by Julie Mcconnell
- Gaithersburg, MD
- 72 views
- Selling
- 2 months ago
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Can I sell a just one building on my property?
Its an older farmhouse fully insulated 12' wide x 12' tall x 28' long, I am not sure where to even start, it was on my property when i bought it, I would like to move it off the property and maybe try and make some extra money as well.
- Asked by Randon L Bernards
- Crooks, FL
- 71 views
- Selling
- 2 months ago
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Listing agent with repairs and remodeling services ?
Hi, I want to sell a house in Las Vegas (SFH, 4 BDR, pool). I'm looking for a listing agent who will manage repairs and remodeling before the house is listed. Has anyone a similar experience ?
- Asked by Chris Fletcher
- Las Vegas, NV
- 79 views
- Selling
- 2 months ago
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I need to get a fair market value on 3 properties?
I have 2 properties, the 1st property has the main house and land plus detached apt and the 3rd property is is 113 acres with old farmhouse that I need to get a fair market value on them effective june of 2023 for tax purposes, father in law passed away
- Asked by Lesia Crayton
- Winston Salem, FL
- 116 views
- Selling
- 2 months ago
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How do i find out how much my house can be sell?
How do i find out how much my house can be sell? How do i know that it is a good number for my house to sell?
- Asked by Charlie
- Huntington, WV
- 71 views
- Selling
- 2 months ago
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Should I sell my current property before buying a new one?
Should I sell my current property before buying a new one? What's the best way of doing this and the best order for selling and buying?
- Asked by Steven
- Paris, TX
- 73 views
- Selling
- 2 months ago
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Can I sell my fathers property without registration?
Can I sell my father's property directly without our registration? A property has the registration name of my father.
- Asked by Taylor
- Tallahassee, FL
- 79 views
- Selling
- 2 months ago
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How accurate are Zestimates?
Are Zestimates accurate? Or is my Redfin estimate accurate? They're about the same number. I'm thinking of selling and wondering if these numbers are what I can expect.
- Asked by Michael
- Scottsdale, AZ
- 129 views
- Selling
- 3 months ago
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What is the wait time before relisting a home in Arizona?
Had Home listed for six months and canceled the listing. Now I want to relist it as a new listing. How long must I wait in the state of Arizona?
- Asked by Michael Price
- Surprise, AZ
- 108 views
- Selling
- 3 months ago
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Do pocket listings sell for more or less money?
Do pocket listings sell for more or less money? We'd like to avoid the hassle of lots of showings and open houses (we have young kids) and maybe a pocket listing could generate interest so that house sells sooner?? But we also aren't sure if that's good financially. Any advice would be appreciated.
- Asked by Charles
- Barrington, IL
- 109 views
- Selling
- 3 months ago
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Should I update my house photos for sale?
My listing photos are from the holidays. Decorations are up in the photos because we were hoping it would sell. Now that the holidays are over should I have new photos taken?
- Asked by Susan
- Green Bay, WI
- 116 views
- Selling
- 3 months ago
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What is the most profitable way to sell my house?
What is the most profitable way to sell my house? I'm hoping to sell this spring and I'm wondering what I can do to make the most profit.
- Asked by Candice
- Lexington, KY
- 171 views
- Selling
- 3 months ago
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What is your number 1 piece of advice for home sellers?
We're planning to sell our house in the spring and want to start preparing. What's your number 1 piece of advice for home sellers?
- Asked by Meredith
- Chicago, IL
- 115 views
- Selling
- 4 months ago
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What is the best way to sell my furniture with my house?
I'm moving out of the country. I want to sell my furniture when selling my house. What's the best way to do this? I'm concerned about including it in the purchase price. I also don't want to deal with the hassle of selling off everything individually.
- Asked by Eddie
- Baltimore, MD
- 125 views
- Selling
- 4 months ago
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Can I sell my half of a duplex?
Hi. Can I sell my half of a duplex without my neighbor selling? They were initially marketed as one unit, but are now deeded separately. Should I alert my neighbor before I list my duplex for sale?
- Asked by Mike
- Morgan Hill, CA
- 163 views
- Selling
- 4 months ago
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Can I keep my dog in the yard during a showing?
Can I keep my dog in the yard during a showing? He'd be on a leash and is a friendly dog. If I'm at work during a showing, I can't have the dog with me.
- Asked by Dominic
- Augusta, GA
- 136 views
- Selling
- 5 months ago
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What are the costs of selling a house?
I know I need to pay my real estate agent, but what are the other costs of selling a house? I want to make sure I'm prepared. I'm also worried that I won't make any money after paying off the loan.
- Asked by Randy
- Boise, ID
- 158 views
- Selling
- 5 months ago
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Selling my house should I decorate for the holidays??
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?
- Asked by Demetra
- Germantown, MD
- 128 views
- Selling
- 5 months ago
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Why are home sellers giving concessions?
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?
- Asked by Harper
- Phoenix, AZ
- 145 views
- Selling
- 5 months ago
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What is your number 1 piece of advice for selling a house?
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!!
- Asked by Ted
- Austin, TX
- 172 views
- Selling
- 5 months ago
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Do I need to maintain a house between moving and closing?
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.
- Asked by Gerry
- Lexington, KY
- 148 views
- Selling
- 6 months ago
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How do I sell a fully furnished house ?
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?
- Asked by Meredith
- Prescott, AZ
- 177 views
- Selling
- 6 months ago
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Can I sell my shed separately from the house?
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?
- Asked by Selby Fuller
- Wills Point, TX
- 187 views
- Selling
- 6 months ago
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Can I take light fixtures when moving out?
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?
- Asked by Hudson
- Denver, CO
- 221 views
- Selling
- 6 months ago
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Does a 3 season room count towards square footage?
We're looking to sell our home and wondering if our 3 season room will count towards the square footage of the house?
- Asked by Mary
- Nashville, TN
- 149 views
- Selling
- 6 months ago
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Can I ask someone if they are willing to sell their home?
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?
- Asked by Janice
- Orland Park, IL
- 232 views
- Selling
- 6 months ago
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How do I negotiate a rent back after I sell my home?
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?
- Asked by Charlie
- Fort Worth, TX
- 173 views
- Selling
- 7 months ago
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What's the benefit of a pocket listing?
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?
- Asked by Lucas
- Portland, OR
- 246 views
- Selling
- 7 months ago
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with a quick sale, do I pay realtor commission in Michigan?
- Asked by Sarah Rossell
- Lansing, MI
- 173 views
- Selling
- 8 months ago
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Should I remodel my kitchen prior to selling??
- Asked by Wendy Burgener Wallin
- Wardner, ID
- 242 views
- Selling
- 8 months ago
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Why does the seller pay all the commission?
It seems unfair that the entire commission falls on the seller. Why do they have to pay their agent and the buyer's agent?
- Asked by Adelina
- Buffalo, NY
- 235 views
- Selling
- 8 months ago
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Do I need to disclose if there was a death in the home?
Death due to sickness. Do I need to disclose that when selling?
- Asked by Agatha
- Atlanta, GA
- 208 views
- Selling
- 8 months ago
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Selling as is?
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?
- Asked by Eric R.
- Marietta, SC
- 245 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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Can I divide my property and sell only part of it?
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.
- Asked by Carl
- Calhoun, KY
- 256 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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How do I take my house off the MLS?
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?
- Asked by Gretchen
- Valparaiso, IN
- 183 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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Can I ask that people wear no shoes during showings?
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?
- Asked by Tiffany
- Chicago, IL
- 202 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
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How can I protect my home during an open house?
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.
- Asked by Cherry
- San Jose, CA
- 184 views
- Selling
- 9 months ago
