OUR ARCHIVES : December 2009


How to sell my house fast?

Carrie asked:
We’re hoping to buy a house which is ready in late October. We have a good realtor and our house is priced right. What else can I do to try and sell our house? We really want the new one!

My Experience – Real Estate Comps from Realtor?

jodeerob asked:
I am interested in selling my home and I had a local real estate agent pull comps in my area. I had in my mind a price and she told me there was NO way I was going to sell my home for what I thought it was worth. She had [...]

How can I sell my house Fast?

Mr asked:
I purchaesd this home in El Paso Texas 4 years ago Brand New. It was built for us. We actually never lived in it. We are leesing the hnome right now. And the lees for the tenants is going to expire in 4 months. Its a 4 bed 2 bath around 1800 sq [...]

What is your opinion on this?

cksunshine asked:
Ok, so out house has been on the market for a little over two months. We are kind of in a hurry to move. My husband has taken a job out of town.Any way out house comps for 115. We decided to list is at 94, 000, so maybe it would sell fast., [...]

What are possible pitfalls of using a REAL ESTATE INVESTOR to sell your home?

pcofer2000 asked:
When using a REAL ESTATE INVESTOR as opposed to a Realtor to sell your home, how is the Agreement of Sale handled? Are they known to give you a FAIR offer or do they want to purchase the property as quickly and cheaply as possible? How do they handled all of [...]

Looking to sell my home. Know of any reputable real estate investors?

Kim asked:
I am want to sell my home somewhat quickly. I see the “We buy houses” signs everywhere, and want to know who is decent to work with. My home is only 10 years old, but I just don’t have time to wait on a conventional realtor; my divorce has left me unable to [...]

Is offering to pay 2% as a home seller increase your chances of selling or is it better to lower price?

fancytxmom asked:
my home is value is in the low 100’s and its not a luxury home by no means but its nice and well kept and ready to move into. My realtor said me offering 2% towards closing would not sell my home any faster. I dont know if I believe that [...]

How to sell a Home?

Matthew asked:
Hello Yahoo!
I Currently have 2 Homes, And they have been for sale for MONTHS, We have lowered the price, but still nothing, Is there anything we can do to try and sell thease faster? Were making over $1,000.00 a month house payments,
I am currently going threw a Realtor, Who has them listed at [...]

I am thinking of selling my house?

~*BBK*~ asked:
What should I look for in a realtor?
How much commission does a realtor normally charge?
What is too much?
If they charge less than normal, does that mean that the quality of work that they do is not good?
What minor work can I do with the house [...]

Does REALTOR know the % of how long it takes for and FSBO to Realtor selling house?

Csi Fan 33 asked:
I know there is a % like it sells 80% faster than if you are selling it on your own does anyone know the percentage that is; I know its really high thanks
sell and rent back my home