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How often should I expect updates from my real estate agent once my house is on the market?
Our home has been listed for two weeks, and while we have had a few showings, we have not heard much from our agent regarding feedback from potential buyers. We want to be proactive without being overbearing or checking in too frequently throughout the work week. What is the typical industry standard for communication frequency, and how do we set those boundaries early on to stay informed?
Asked by mateo | Carmel, IN | 07-21-2026 | 242 Views | Selling | Updated 3 months ago
Fast Sell - Frisco, TX
Hello,nI want to sell my home quickly. Should I go with a listing agent or an iBuyer?
How can I negotiate repairs when a buyer asks for a large credit following the home inspection?
Our house is under contract, but the buyer's inspection report came back with a long list of minor issues and a couple of larger concerns regarding the older HVAC system. They are asking for a significant credit at closing or for us to hire licensed contractors to fix every item before the move-in date. We want to keep the deal moving forward without overspending on repairs that might not be strictly necessary for the sale.
Asked by Ibrahim | Houston, TX | 07-20-2026 | 158 Views | Selling | Updated 3 months ago
Trying to sell the house that me and her own
How do I sell a property that I own but she won't make an agreement to buy me out plus I have a no contact order on me from her because of me selling the house
Trying to avoid capital gains taxes
My son has lived in a house that is in my name for over 10 years. I live in another residence. Both properties are in my name. My son is wanting to sell the property he lives in he has been paying the mortgage. I am able to sell it and buy the new house with all the money I get from the sale. Is there a way to avoid all the capital gain taxes
How do I dlsell my half of a shared mortgaged property
I am in a fha loan with my dad, and I want to sell.... how can I do that???
Can I ask my listing agent to help with staging or do I need to hire a separate professional?
I’ve heard that staging can make a huge difference in how a home looks in photos and during open houses. I’m not sure if this is a service that most full-service agents provide as part of their marketing package or if I should expect to pay an outside consultant. I’d like to know what the typical range of staging support looks like when working with a professional real estate agent in a competitive suburban market.
Can I negotiate for a later closing date or a rent-back agreement with the buyer?
My family is currently in the process of building a new house, but the completion date has been pushed back by several weeks due to construction delays. We have a solid offer on our current home, but we need to ensure we have a place to stay until the new build is ready for move-in. I am wondering how common it is to ask a buyer to stay in the home for a month after the official closing date. What is the best way to bring this up during the initial negotiations so it doesn't complicate the sale?
Should I change agents?
My home has sat on the market for a few months. I want out of my agreement, but they offered to give me a new agent that's still in the same brokerage. Is this a bad idea?
Should i update and fix things in my house based on negative feedback from the first showing?
recently put our 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on the market because we found a new place that gives us more room and cuts down on our daily commute. Our real estate agent was very optimistic from the start, saying that homes in our neighborhood don't stay on the market long, especially ones with a large backyard and updated kitchen.nnBefore listing, we repainted several rooms, replaced some aging light fixtures, and had the carpets professionally cleaned. Even after those improvements, I worried buyers might focus on cosmetic flaws like scuffed baseboards, chipped trim, and an older garage door that we chose not to replace. Our agent felt it wasn't worth spending more money on additional updates and recommended listing as-is, assuring us that the home's location and overall condition would attract plenty of interest if we priced it correctly.nnWe ended up listing at $385,000 based on a comparative market analysis, and our agent was confident we'd have strong traffic during the first weekend—possibly even an offer right away.nnOur first showing was this morning, and the feedback wasn't what we expected. The buyers felt the home needed more cosmetic work than they anticipated for the asking price and thought it was priced a little too aggressively. Our agent mentioned beforehand that the market would tell us whether we had the price right, but her confidence had me believing we were already in the right range.nnWe're fortunate to have enough equity that lowering the price wouldn't be a financial hardship if it comes to that. We were just hoping to sell quickly since we're already under contract on our next home and would prefer not to carry two mortgage payments at the same time.nnHow much weight should we give to feedback from the very first showing? Is it too early to consider lowering the asking price, or should we wait to see if multiple buyers share the same concerns?
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