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What should I do if my real estate agent and I disagree on the listing price?
My agent wants to list my property significantly lower than what comparable homes in my neighborhood recently sold for. They claim it will spark a bidding war, but I am worried about leaving money on the table. How can we reach a consensus, or is this a sign I should find a different realtor?
Asked by Brenton M | 04-15-2026 | 15 Views | Selling | Updated 2 weeks ago
Should I wait to finish renovating my kitchen before putting my house on the market?
I bought a fixer-upper a few years ago and have slowly been updating it. The bathrooms and living areas are done, but the kitchen still has original 1990s cabinets and older appliances. I was planning to remodel it this summer, but a job opportunity came up that might require me to move sooner. Will buyers be turned off by a partially updated home, or is it better to sell as-is and let them choose their own finishes?
How often should I expect my listing agent to communicate with me while my home is on the market?
My house has been listed for two weeks, and I've only heard from my agent once to confirm a showing. I feel like I'm completely in the dark regarding buyer feedback or market interest. What is a reasonable expectation for updates, and how can I establish better communication boundaries?
How much equity should we have in our starter home before trying to sell and upgrade?
We bought our first house about three years ago and our family is already starting to outgrow the space. We have made some extra mortgage payments, but I am worried that after closing costs and agent commissions, we won't have enough left over for a good down payment on a larger place. Is there a general rule of thumb for how long you should stay in a property before selling? We don't want to end up losing money just because we moved too soon.
Asked by Abigail N | 04-15-2026 | 31 Views | Selling | Updated 2 weeks ago
How do we know if it makes more sense to sell our current home or rent it out?
My spouse got a new job in another state, so we have to relocate within the next few months. We love our current neighborhood in Texas and think it would make a great rental property. We are trying to decide if we should hold onto it for the long term or just sell it now to have a clean break. What factors should we consider when making this choice?
Asked by Steph Matarazzo | 04-15-2026 | 35 Views | Selling | Updated 2 weeks ago
Do I need to pay for professional pictures for my listing?
I am trying to save money where I can and I feel like I can take decent pictures of my own home without hiring someone. What do you think? Is it an absolutely must to hire a professional to take pictures of my home for listings or can I do it myself? What is the downside?
Asked by Katherine M | Oklahoma City, OK | 04-15-2026 | 28 Views | Selling | Updated 2 weeks ago
How do I say I don't want my sister in law as my realtor?
We're planning on selling our house soon. My sister-in-law just got her real estate license and wants to sell our house. I don't really want to use her cause she's brand new, but I don't want to make dinners awkward. How do I tell her no without starting a family fight?
Asked by Liz | Fort Worth, TX | 04-13-2026 | 33 Views | Selling | Updated 2 weeks ago
No permits. Can I sell my house?
I been fixing up my house for years but never got no permits for the porch or the extra bedroom I added. If I sell it now, is the city gonna come after me or make me tear it down?
Asked by Mark | Richmond, KY | 04-13-2026 | 31 Views | Selling | Updated 2 weeks ago
I have vacant property with 2 gas wells on it no leases or easement
National fuel gas was on lease back in 1995 when the gas wells were active now in 2021 somehow the gas well is active? I own gas rights and lease from Alden Aurora was given back to me my grandfather owned when they first built the gas wells it should be mine and anyone who buys it can do whatever they want. I am not a lawyer I don't know.
My neighbor's messy yard is ruining my curb appeal
We work hard to have a nice yard and have regularly maintained the outside of our house. However, next door, it's a mess. Weeds are everywhere and they do the minimum to cut the grass. There's trailers and cars always parked around and general items that just sit around and looks like junk. I think this is going to hurt the sale of our house. What can we do? Can we offer to clean it up for them?
Asked by Luke | Elwood, IL | 04-06-2026 | 64 Views | Selling | Updated 3 weeks ago
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