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Can the commission rate change?

Can the commission rate change? Can an agent decide to charge a higher commission once there's an offer? What if my home takes a long time to sell, can the agent decide to charge me a higher commission? If so, is the agent required to tell me that they are charging a higher commission?

Asked by Cesar | Phoenix, AZ | 04-12-2023 | 1,940 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

How do I live in my house while selling it?

We have 3 very young children and want to sell our house. But the thought of trying to keep the house clean constantly and having all the showings feels overwhelming. Do you have advice on how to live in our house while selling it?

Asked by Nicole | Pensacola, FL | 04-05-2023 | 1,117 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

What affects a home appraisal?

What affects a home appraisal? Do I want the appraisal to be the same as the offer or above it? Is there anything I can do that will affect the home appraisal?

Asked by Henry | Fairview, TN | 03-27-2023 | 877 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

What if I owe money after selling my house?

I've owned my house for 4 years, but want to move. I've paid on my mortgage, but what if I don't get enough money from the sale of the house to pay the mortgage, my realtor and the closing costs. I want to buy another place with the money from the sale of this house.

Asked by Kamari | Granville, NY | 03-17-2023 | 1,016 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

How much equity should I have before I sell my home?

How much equity should I have before I sell my home?

Asked by Fara | Jacksonville, FL | 03-17-2023 | 716 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

Should I have my house staged before contacting a realtor?

I would like to list my house for as much as possible, obviously. Should I have my house staged before contacting a realtor? Will I get a better list price?

Asked by Tarrell | Atlanta, GA | 03-17-2023 | 696 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

Should I get pre-listing inspection?

Older home from the 1970's. Preparing to sell. Should I get a pre-listing inspection?

Asked by Mary | Traverse City, MI | 03-17-2023 | 937 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

Price in our neighborhood?

1960. New roof. New living room hallway and bathroom floors. New paint in bathroom, kitchen, living room,hallway

Asked by Regina Foshee | Mt Ida, AR | 03-15-2023 | 1,140 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

What should I know about selling deceased estate property?

What should I know about selling deceased estate property?

Asked by Sherry | Wichita, KS | 03-10-2023 | 1,475 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago

After I accepted an offer, can I accept a different offer?

I accepted the first offer I got for my home and only had one showing. There's a lot of interest in my home, and I'm wondering if I should continue to have showings. If I do get another, better offer, can I back out and take the better offer?

Asked by Ryann | Palm Beach, FL | 03-10-2023 | 1,593 Views | Selling | Updated 3 years ago