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Can my agent work for me and the buyer?
We're selling our house. It's been on the market about 3 weeks. We've had showings and just got an offer. But the agent says the offer is from their own buyer client. So then she wants to work for both of us. She tells us that she'll be fair and equal. But how can she really? How can she have our best interest and the buyer at the same time? And will she be the one to really come out on top of all this? We want to sell, but we also don't want to get pushed over.
Asked by Cassie | Greenville, SC | 03-23-2026 | 126 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
Want to move in 8 months. List now?
We want to move in 8 months. When should we list? We don't want the house to sell so quickly that we need to find temporary housing. But we also need to be out in 8 months and no longer. When should we list to try to get our timeline?
Asked by Val | Alexandria, VA | 03-23-2026 | 124 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
How much will it cost to sell my house?
I want to sell as cheaply as possible. Do I have to pay for staging and cleaning and all of the upgrade or repairs? I just want to list it and sell it with out all the extra cost. Can I even do it without a real estate agent and just sell by owner? Or like one of those 1% agents?
Asked by Harry | Buffalo, NY | 03-20-2026 | 186 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
Should I sell my house to a tenant buyer?
Market is slow in my area. A tenant asked if I’d do a lease-to-purchase. I like the idea of high rent, but I’m worried they’ll just back out in two years and I’ll be stuck with a house that’s now in not great shape. What are the actual risks of seller-financing in this market?
Asked by Jackson V | Rockford, IL | 03-20-2026 | 148 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
Is it better to delist or price cut?
We’ve been on the market for 45 days with no bites. My agent says I should drop the price by $50k, but I’d rather just pull the listing and wait for rates to drop further in 2027. Has anyone delisted and waited successfully, or does it make my house look bad because it didn't sell the first time?
Asked by Joseph B | Jackson, MS | 03-20-2026 | 674 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
Is shadow inventory going to crash my home value this spring?
I seen a report that a lot of people who delisted last year are planning to re-list this March. If everyone hits the market at once, am I going to lose my leverage? Should I wait to list or try to beat the crowd? I"ve been waiting till the weather got nicer but now i'm questioning my strategy.
Asked by Sean L | Huntsville, AL | 03-20-2026 | 117 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
What happens if the appraisal comes in lower than the offer I accepted?
Sold my house for $550k, but the bank appraisal just came back at $530k. The buyer says they don't have the $20k cash to cover the gap. Am I forced to drop my price, or can I make them walk and keep their earnest money? I mean, they said they wanted it for $550 and I feel like it's worth that. Can they get another appraisal?
Asked by Brad | Springfield, IL | 03-19-2026 | 2,423 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
Should I accept the first offer on my house?
If I receive an offer soon after listing, is it usually a good idea to accept it or wait for more offers?
Asked by Jack S | Temple City, CA | 03-19-2026 | 564 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
My house didn't sell, do I need a new agent?
I’m at 35 days on market I've had a lot of showings and pretty good open houses but zero offers. My agent keeps saying the right buyer will come, but I'm seeing other houses nearby go under contract. At what point do I fire my agent vs. just admitting my price is too high for 2026 interest rates? I feel like there is something I'm missing, but when I ask my agent he says that the house looks great. Could just some minor updates or paint help that much? Is it fishy looking to take it off the market, do some little work and put it back on?
Asked by Marne | Winston-Salem, NC | 03-19-2026 | 418 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
Is the spring selling market still a thing and is March too early?
Everyone says wait for April to list, but there is literally ZERO inventory in my neighborhood right now. If I list my house early while everyone else is waiting for spring, will I get a better price because of the lack of competition, or are buyers not even looking yet? I don't want to sit on the market for 60 days and look 'stale.
Asked by T | Topeka, KS | 03-19-2026 | 202 Views | Selling | Updated 7 months ago
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