Advice Topic:
Selling

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?

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?

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?

with a quick sale, do I pay realtor commission in Michigan?

Should I remodel my kitchen prior to selling??

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?