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Wallpaper in a staged and updated home: harbinger of doom?

I am in love with the location of a home in my city, and sent the link to my spouse: Immediately, he nixed any discussion because the kitchen is covered in wallpaper. The home has been freshly painted interior and exterior, they’ve updated the yards, and the kitchen has ugly wallpaper. Appliances updated, new furniture staged, but ugly floral wallpaper He says if the walls were in reasonable shape, or the wallpaper possible to remove, it would’ve been removed prior to the showing. he says ifs a non-starter Any counter-thoughts or is wallpaper really that terrible? (i never experienced wallpaper in my living spaces) submitted by /u/glorificent [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1voeldk/wallpaper_in_a_staged_and_updated_home_harbinger/
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New lender same issue…

I posted not too long ago about almost losing earnest money and yet again I’m in the same spot because of the HOA last day I’m finally about to close but find out my lender won’t close because of hoa delinquencies is over 15%. How the hell is the hoa gonna tell us about this on the day of closing. We weren’t able to extend the contract and I might lose my earnest money now. Is there a way to fight this?? I genuinely don’t understand how this could possibly be on me and I don’t get my earnest money back I called the company and they said the contract has ended so they don’t have to give it back what are my options? submitted by /u/Awkward_Fortune_114 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1vo8c6i/new_lender_same_issue/

My agent wants to list my home 20k below the value.

Everywhere I checked on line says that my home is worth between 530k and 520k. He wants to list it for 500k. He says that the market has soften. Of which I understand. I just feel like that much less is a lot of loss for me. Where or how can I get an accurate value for my home. submitted by /u/CarefulPizza3181 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1vo3w4u/my_agent_wants_to_list_my_home_20k_below_the_value/

Minnesota seller: At this point, wait for spring?

One of my goals for 2026 was to sell my 2-year-old, one-level home (purchase price 409K) and downsize to a more affordable townhome. Because my current home would be competing with new construction (in other developments; mine has been done for a while), the plan was to buy first, move, prep and stage, then list. But the buying side hasn't worked out as I'd hoped. New construction options I can afford come with major location drawbacks (near a data center or near a freight train; pick your poison), and rates are too high for resale (I currently have a 5.375% rate). Given that it's mid-August now, and even if I found something today that I wanted to buy and could close quickly, I'd be listing in Minnesota in late September/early October, which is not ideal. There's also an unfortunate recent comp in my neighborhood that sat for six months and sold for 415K (though that was a 2-car garage, and mine is a 3-car garage). Earlier this year, previous comps in my neighborh...

Can’t Get A Hold of The Agent

I’ve been trying to get a hold of the agent on this listing for about two weeks now and no luck. I just had one, very brief conversation with them once asking if they were still accepting offers, they said yes and that was that. Since then, I’ve called, left voicemails and no response. Listing shows active and the Supra key is still on the door. The listing says to send offers to their email but I wanted to have a quick conversation before doing that. What gives? Don’t they want to move this thing? submitted by /u/da0217 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1vn3125/cant_get_a_hold_of_the_agent/

Why does listing claim "motivated seller" when home has been on the market since last year and no price decrease, but an increase?!!!

I don't understand when agents claim to have a motivated seller, yet after the house has been on the market for several months, they haven't adjusted the price. Then looking at the history, I saw it was listed LAST YEAR and withdrawn. Then re-listed in May with a higher price than the price when it was withdrawn. Make it make sense... submitted by /u/Augatl [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1vmz1qa/why_does_listing_claim_motivated_seller_when_home/

How to create a side income out of a Facebook group for house rentals?

​ Hello! I'm the only admin of a Facebook group dedicated to house rentals in my city in Mexico. The group has over 75k members. Everything has always been free. People post their houses and interested people comment and ask for an appointment to see the house. I'm not trying to make people pay for a free service, but I'm looking for options for how to earn some bucks (or potentially starting a business) by offering something on my facebook group. Any suggestions are welcome. submitted by /u/backwardbackwards [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1vmkm8h/how_to_create_a_side_income_out_of_a_facebook/

With the new us housing law on the horizon is it time to sell if you can?

I'm in a pretty rough market at the moment prices down nearly 10% compared to even late last year but from what I understand the new housing law aimed at making house more affordable has a veto proof majority and will go into effect eventually. I am super for this, I want everyone to be able to own a home but looking after my own investment is it time to sell and wait to see how far the market drops or just stay out and hope for the best? No mortgage, any replacement property would be bought cash if that matters. submitted by /u/RedQueenNatalie [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1vmnryt/with_the_new_us_housing_law_on_the_horizon_is_it/

How can I fire my agent.

That real estate agent friend that are known for 20 years. Never used him in real estate until now. Turns out he does not operate with any kind of speed or intensity found out his successes in selling low cost houses not a fully remodeled home. It’s right at market price. I signed the agent agreement. Is there a way I can get out of this? Can I threaten the broker? He keeps blaming everything on his broker submitted by /u/shitstain409 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1vm2m9c/how_can_i_fire_my_agent/

Passing along information to buyer

Preparing to sell our house. Previous owner loved technology and smart features. We spent weeks trying figured out what was what and how everything functions. Do you think a list of known technology and apps to run it would be appreciated by the buyer? Also we have made improvements to the house like new windows, solar panels, etc. Would providing the information for what company did the work would be beneficial to the buyer? I would provide this at closing or after closing. submitted by /u/nearthebeer [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1vm18q4/passing_along_information_to_buyer/