I want it. I want to start early with RE and build an empire of properties. As written above, I do have 60k on the side. My family is quite rich, so I don’t have problem at risking a little and also I would like to leverage their position maybe asking some loans to the bank. Anyone has tips on how to start? Similar experiences? Good knowledge of Swiss RE? I believe that I should to a buy and flip operation, but I’m open for different types of investments. Thank you for giving me advice 🙌 🇨🇭 submitted by /u/Critical_Falcon_4896 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n4tgly/25m_60k_on_the_side_how_to_start_re_in/

I’m getting ready to sell my house and got as far as meeting with a realtor who came and discussed home improvements needed and ran the comps. With renovations, the house would go on the market for $430k-$450k. Renovations: -New upper deck and stairs (stairs broke a few weeks ago) ~$5k -removal of pool and pool deck (alternative was to repair or replace pool deck but it’s in bad shape and the pool is 15yrs old) cost of a dumpster and a weekend of back breaking work. -paint entire home interior DIY or ~$8k+ -significant landscaping because the whole yard is gardens and I’ve really fallen behind -possible roof replacement including solar reinstall, but we were waiting to see if a buyer would flag this as a contingency ~$20k -replace water damaged utility room ceiling ~$3k A friend who has been in the market for something in this town has offered $350k. This is definitely as high as he can go. $350 is unheard of low for a 3 bedroom here. He is in the trades and has worked on my house. ...

If I wanted to: Spend 6-8 months in a popular Southern California city spend 4-6 months in a ski town And kind of do this for the foreseeable future, does it make sense to buy? Ski towns don’t see much traffic in summer, so that’s a clear rent answer. SoCal towns likely see demand in winter. I’m thinking of buying a condo in the SoCal town, but how does the rental part of this work optimally? Buy a 1bdrm and just lease it out via Zillow/FurnishedFinder for 4-6 months? Buy a 2bd/2ba and sign a year lease for a bedroom, and what have the tenant deal with a random FurnishedFinder/Zillow second tenant every year? This is a hard lifestyle because it’s exhausting to move, SoCal cities don’t love 6-8 month leases, but owning might by a lot more flexibility and I don’t have to do what I do now which is have a SoCal apartment that sits empty for 3-4 months every season. submitted by /u/verizon440 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n3unb8...

On the one hand there are many homes on sale sitting for many weeks even months where I live in South Texas. I feel like I can lowball someone and get a great deal. But on the other hand interest rates are so high I’m concerned the mortgage and taxes will be too high to make a profit. I have enough disposable income that having the house empty wouldn’t really affect my bottom dollar or way of life but obviously that’s not the goal of a rental. submitted by /u/DestinyPandaUser [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n40gl0/what_are_your_thoughts_on_buying_rental_property/

My family is in town and we’d like to go see a house on the market. My agent is not In town for the duration of my family’s trip and I wanted to use a Zillow agent to go see the property. Is this heinous? I am a first time home buyer if you can’t tell so be gentle! But yes just wondering if this is a major no. submitted by /u/annielurob [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n38f4g/using_zillow_agent_while_mines_out_of_town/

Sorry for the potentially confusing title I wasnt sure if it accurately describes what I'm trying to do. I bought a second property fully using cash + a HELOC on my primary house. I realize the HELOC interest is not tax deductible. Is there a debt instrument I can use on my second house to pay off the HELOC that would be tax deductible? I was thinking something like a cash out refinance on second property but it seems Google is saying that's not tax deductible so I wasn't sure if there was any means to accomplish this. I know the lender mentioned doing a cash out refinance on my primary before I did a HELOC but I didn't want to lose my 4% rate since we have many years left on the mortgage. Thinking about doing a HELOC on the second property anyway for future repairs since that would be deductible or is that a bad idea? submitted by /u/DalysDietCoke [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n33nii/anyway_to_use_debt_on_2nd_prop...

Last year we purchased our home in Ohio from a seller who also owned a house down the street (both were rental properties). The seller included a right-of-first-offer on the house down the street, as my agent shared with their agent that we were also looking to move my elderly parents into the neighborhood. The seller reached out to us last month saying they were ready to sell the house down the street, and that they would not take less than $500k for it. My agent did a CMA and said the house was worth $300k at most. He also called an appraiser to look at it who appraised the house at $295k (using photos from the last rental listing). The sellers won’t negotiate despite being given the CMA and appraisal. I can’t afford the asking price, and paying $200k over market value seems like a poor financial decision anyway. Are there any other approaches that would work in this situation, or do I just move on with the lesson that right-of-first-offers are pointless, especially when sellers wit...

I'm in Egypt and i work as a remote real estate cold caller but obviously the salary is like a dollar per hour because we're not working directly with the client but i know working with them directly is different and gives more money so what do i really need to do to find the client directly and work with them, also if someone has someone they can reference me to that'd be great submitted by /u/Sevecboy [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n28rvr/how_do_i_work_directly_with_the_us_client/

Not sure is this the right thread but we found a house we really liked. It’s modest, small, but on a great street (cul-de-sac), great plot with forest behind the house in a fantastic neighborhood. It’s walking distance from one of the best school districts in the city. We did our homework: compared prices, calculated price per square meter, studied local sales, and planned our bid. We were giddy and ready. This was going to be our home. DH wanted his dad (a contractor) to check it out. I had a bad feeling I said I thought it was a bad idea but I don’t know much about construction. He also sent the listing to his brother (BIL) to keep him in the loop since he knew family would talk. That was one of many of our mistakes. BIL immediately scoffed. That neighborhood? So overpriced. He rattled off "better deals" and sent listings from his own neighborhood: further out, more space, more "bang for your buck". He didn’t ask what we liked about it. He didn’t even ask what ...

If I grab my minimal math skills, I feel like the bank is just losing money. How, and when do banks give 3% mortgages? What is the math behind it? submitted by /u/RedditsXooro [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n1cflo/how_is_it_worth_for_the_bank_to_give_3_mortgage/

There is a piece of property between our home and the next road over the ridge. It’s 35 acres. Husband and I have wanted land to hunt and potentially to build on for awhile. This piece just listed. It borders the back of our property. It also has road frontage on the opposite side. The listing price seems pretty fair given our local market. I’m just wondering how to go about purchasing it? We bought our house in 2021 and have a 3% rate so I don’t want to refinance and roll the price of the land into it. I figured a land loan through my bank would be best, I’m just concerned they won’t approve it when I tell them we probably aren’t going to build on it. My main concern is this a smart investment? We bought our current house not intending to be there forever because it didn’t have much land. Now that we have lived there awhile, we definitely don’t want to stay there forever because we hate the layout and busy road. That being said, if we bought this piece of property and then sell our ...

Has anyone here worked on expanding or diversifying into sectors like real estate development, oil & gas infrastructure, or large-scale construction across the UAE or Gulf region? I’m particularly interested in how others have approached growth in these sectors, especially when it comes to navigating offshore structures, international market entry, or forming strategic alliances in fast-growing regions. Whether emerging markets or building out mature operations, what have been your best lessons learned challenges, pivots, or successes? Looking to learn from collective experience and network with others who are thinking long-term in these industries. submitted by /u/Rare-leo724 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n1a6ld/expanding/

Purchased and closed on a investment property June 6th. Seller collected all of June rent on the 1st (makes sense). However, as of today, seller has failed to do 2 things: Pay tenants their security deposits back or, forward the security deposits to me (new landlord). Fail to pay me the prorated amount for June rent. Easy math: Rent each month collected in total is $30, so seller should keep $5 and should send me $25; the prorated rent, based on the closing date and when the property is now under my name. Am I wrong for thinking this? The seller said he had to pay the mortgage on June 1st so he is entitled for the entire $30. However, his bank should pay him back the prorated amount for when he sold the property (June 6th). submitted by /u/Old_Claim_5500 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1n0b2g7/prorated_rent_owed_after_closing/

Hi there, not even sure if this is the right place to ask but I'm desperate. All this context is important: I live in california, and my parents while they've been separated for years they are still legally married. My dad was emotionally abusive and left maybe 9 ish years ago, leaving mom and I still living in the family home. He has always been controlling and he wants to sell the house so he can move out of state. But it's not that simple. He doesn't plan on sharing any of the money, his idea of being nice is getting us a rundown mobile home hours away from my job (not even willing to fork over the amount of money it would be if we wanted to use it for something else.) My dad is in his sixties and can't hold down a job because he's too proud to work a minimum wage job and try to build something higher, there's also the fact he can't handle working for a woman. 💀 In his absence my mom got a job to support us but lost it during covid. I have since ...

Need some thoughts on a potential home sale/purchase next Spring We bought our first home in 2021 with a nice 2.87% interest rate. Thinking about selling to buy in a better location. Was originally hesitant to sell due to the rate difference, but after running some numbers it's starting to make sense Bought the current house for ~$1M with 20% down, mortgage payment is $4.4k. I could sell for ~$1.2M and generate ~$400k net proceeds after commissions etc. New house would also be ~$1M with 20% down. At 6.5% mortgage payment would go up to $6.1k, about $20k/year higher payment BUT I itemize deductions and would be able to deduct an extra $28k in mortgage interest, resulting in a $10k lower tax bill at the 35% federal rate I would have $200k extra cash to invest (400 from sale - 200 down on new house). 5% net on that $200k would be another $10k/year $10k saved in taxes + $10k from investing the extra cash = $20k/year... the difference between my current and new mortgage pa...

I’ve been researching this with poor results, so I thought I’d ask about it here to learn the questions I should be asking. I appreciate any help you can offer: 1) We have a home that is listed for 650k based on the agent’s advice. That seems about right looking at the other houses in the area. 2) At that price, we have about $275,000 of equity. 3) We have lived in the home for over the five years, but moved out in June to pursue a new job. 4) Our agent presented a buyer who she says is having difficulty pursuing financing because they have taken a new job and cannot show 12 months of income in the new job. They are moving to the area and don’t want to move twice. 5) She says they have made this offer and says that she’s done this type of deal before: they get a letter showing the lender will fund the mortgage in January when the income history reaches 12 months, they agree to full asking, they rent the home for the 4 months at a rate that sounds a little high to me, they agree t...

The title is bait. I know no one has a crystal ball and it's very likely we will see rates go down at some point. I just want to get a feel for what people think is going to happen. Since at current rates homes are unaffordable for many people yet my home keeps going up in value based on others like it selling in my neighborhood. Not only does that seem unsustainable but I think we're seeing pressure for the fed to do something for rates even if it leads to some inflation. Hopefully they lower rates slowly enough the market can react more rationally this time. At 5.5% with PMI on a FHA loan I hope to refinance at some point. So I'm very biased. submitted by /u/TPSreportmkay [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mzp11v/will_we_see_rates_under_4_again/

I found 2 possible homes I want to buy, but before I choose I wanted to see how safe it is. I know there are websites where you can check this stuff but I think I’d prefer a formal report. Something from the police. Can I go to the local police station and ask for a crime report in the area? submitted by /u/j4641 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mznnag/crime_report_requests/

Sorry if too long- Ok…My fiancé and I are trying to buy our second home due to relocation from a larger city (Phoenix) to smaller area in another state (Iowa). I’m in the new area alone working while my fiancé in fixing up our first home to prepare it to sell. I am the one that found the realtor for our first home and worked exclusively to make sure we got a solid home at a great price. I liked my realtor in AZ because he would look at the things while touring homes that we wouldn’t have thought of being new buyers. Fast forward to now- I reached out to a local realtor team and a newer realtor responded really fast. I agreed to sign the agreement and start touring homes. The more I work with her the more I feel like she doesn’t have the same skills or knowledge as our first realtor. I am not sure if I’m just having too many expectations or if she is just showing up to make a sale and move on. Here are the highlights of my concerns so far- She comes to the showings prepared (someti...

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I listed my home, and it had close to 1,200 views this morning when I checked it. Now it's only showing 844. It's only been on the market 6 days, so the 30 day running total doesn't make sense here and I can't find an answer. Why did my total views drop by almost 30%? Side note: I also feel like this impacts the buyers perception of the home. The more views Zillow shows, the more buyers will have a sense or urgency. Lowering the views/likes seems like it would have a negative affect on my home. submitted by /u/Neat-Pear2452 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mxuwhr/the_total_zillow_views_has_a_massive_decline_with/

So my brother, mom, and dad all live in the same home that I had bought that’s under my name. My family is growing and would like to buy another home in same city. My lender is saying that the 2nd home will be classified as investment property because home is less than 50 miles away. My parents are old and are on SSI. Currently the home we live in has equity of approx 200k. I have 20 percent down on the other home I want to purchase. I don’t plan on renting to them as my current mortgage is affordable. I’ll be able to afford both mortgages. I honestly do plan on having the second home as our primary for my spouse and kids. My question is how do I get the lower rate. Currently, primary 30 year fixed is 6%. 2nd/vacation is 6.75%. That’s all most 200$ in difference I can save. submitted by /u/fccsrn2018 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mx259z/2nd_primary_home_while_family_lives_in_1st_home/

I’m under contract buying a house and the seller is a roofer company and they disclosed remodeling the kitchen, bathroom and floors and replaced the roof. When I asked for permits they said they did not get permits for the work, and my realtor is down playing it as permits are not needed for “cosmetic work”. The seller also is proving CLUE history for the one month the past 2 months only which is how long they’ve had the house for and refuse to provide CLUE report for past 5 years. The seller is a roofer company and they bought the house for $300k in June. My instincts are telling there was fire in the house which is why the first owner sold it for only $300k and the current investor seller who flipped it wants $440k and I’m under contract for that amount, but I’m considering backing away because of no permits and no CLUE history for past 5 years, but my realtor says that’s fine. Nobody gets permits here for remodel. It’s not California. I don’t know if I believe her. What would you d...

Hello, Does anyone know if there are any bonuses you receive if you are a first time homebuyer in Pennsylvania and married? Or does it not matter if you are married as a couple? Please let me know your thoughts and if you know of any bonus amounts. Thank you!😁🏠 submitted by /u/KarenR21 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mw82wi/first_time_homebuyer_questions/

If I find my own cash buyer, do I still have to pay my listing agent? submitted by /u/Activist_Mom06 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mw6co3/do_i_have_to_keep_my_agent/

We bought a new home in March 2024 at 6.99%. At the moment it looks like rates are hovering around 6.5%, giving us a monthly savings of $200. Our refinance costs will run between $2,500-3,000, so the break even should take 12-15 months. We plan to live here for a long time, is it worth going ahead to refinance? I see some models predict rates down to 6%, but not until the end of 2026 and by that time we should already have broken even on our refinance costs. submitted by /u/Transmaniacon89 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mve1yg/pull_the_trigger_on_refinancing/

Neighbor just asked me to lease him access to my land to let horses roam. I’m not using the property and I probably won’t touch it in the next few years. I have also been paying the same neighbor to maintain the property for the last few years. He’s done a good job and I don’t feel like he takes advantage of me. Anyway, will the horses damage anything or should I have concerns? submitted by /u/Effective-Pie-8964 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mvcivo/will_horses_damage_my_property/

I am going to view a home Thursday that has sat on the market for 105ish days. Its in a rural area, and between the property being odd(5 small tax parcels in a package) and the smaller house vs massive shop(1600 vs 5100) the house is kind of an oddball to try and comp and i feel this also is putting off buyers. Add in other factors like the listing claims and "ADU" but tax paperwork and the county call it a detached garage. Basically the need for a niche buyer, who wants basically a warehouse, outside of town but still right against the neighbors. Basics of the house 1.28 acres in 5 parcels(not all equal, house is on .28, shop is on .5, the rest makes up the other 3) 1634 square feet of living area(rambler no basement) with 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms 576 sq foot "ADU" with kitchen and bathroom but listed by county as garage 816 sq foot detached garage 1200 sq foot concrete back patio with cover over about 350 sq feet of it 5075 sq feet of shop space with pow...

Sorry this is long. House was on the market for about a month 1/2. We went with our realtors listing price suggestion. We always thought it was priced too high and dropped it twice (despite our realtor saying it was priced right). Now we have 2 sets of buyers. Buyer one offered $90k below and through negotiations came up to $50k below asking -waiving cosmetic inspection, we accepted that immediately, sent contract and they sat on it a week- we’ve already passed their mechanical inspection. and addressed one small fix. Buyer 2 came in hot last night offering $5k over asking, waiving inspection AND appraisal contingency. Realtor went back to buyer one to break the news and they countered $10k above asking (vs $5k) so they’ve now come up $60k, and now also waiving appraisal contingency like buyer two. Both have prequalified letters with mortgage guarantees (below their offers) This is new york state. We’re not sure which buyer to pick ($5k more doesn’t really move the needle.) One it...

Hey landlords, I just got screwed HARD. Tenant moved out, claimed he didn’t scratch the hardwood floors — said they were already damaged. Sent pics of "proof" taken after moving out (convenient, right?). My buddy had a paper move-in checklist... but the judge tossed it because: No timestamps on photos Tenant claimed "he just drew those scratches on the paper!" Zero GPS proof it was even taken in the unit Now I'm stuck eating $1,200 in damages (that’s 3 months of HOA fees, folks). My question: How do you actually protect yourself? Do you still use paper? (And how do you stop tenants from forging it?) Do apps like AppFolio/Landlord Studio work? (My buddy says they’re $100+/mo just for this one thing ) Or do you have a stupid-simple hack? (Like taking pics with a newspaper dated that day?) submitted by /u/inogotnoi [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mu9r3i/landlord_us_landlords_how_do_you_actually...

When exploring options for a real estate branding agency. What key qualities woiuld you look for to ensure they can effectively represent your brand? submitted by /u/james_smith236 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mtlk9x/what_should_i_look_for_in_a_real_estate_branding/

When hiring a real estate marketing agency but unsure what to look for. Any advice on what makes one stand out from the rest? submitted by /u/james_smith236 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mtlewq/what_makes_a_real_estate_marketing_agency_stand/

I'm a realtor and social media has always been the best way to get leads. The algorithm sends my properties to the people who are likely already searching for properties online. All i need to make sure is that my videos are top quality with great editing and communication. Usually, it's all about the first 5 seconds of the video that guarantee my video gets a lot of views. I have cracked the code. Hit me up via DM or comment below if you need help with your real estate videos. But be ready to answer the call when the leads start pouring in! submitted by /u/National-Bit519 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mtll2h/youll_sell_more_houses_with_better_short_form/

Our market is slowing where I live, and houses are sitting. We are at 11 DOM, and we are listed for $339900. Received an offer today for an FHA full asking with 3% buyers agent commission and 3% closing assist. We are heavily considering countering $349900 and agreeing to the terms. Unfortunately in my market sellers are still typically paying for buyers agent. Any thoughts on our counter consideration or otherwise? Thanks. submitted by /u/ktcakes143 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mtj4op/offer_consideration/

I see these big companies like CBRE, JLL, Cushman publishing quarterly/monthly/annual reports. Is there any good data in those that's actually helpful? Is it worth it to spend time going through them, those are quite long and sometimes can get technical, idk if it's worth my time or not. Thoughts? submitted by /u/Lupexlol [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1msp3z8/are_real_estate_market_reports_actually_useful/

Hello, Most of existing Reddit threads compare long term house rentals vs S&P 500. However, I only ask about buying a house for only short term rental (AirBnB) vs S&P 500. Your input is appreciated. Thanks. submitted by /u/flatiff [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1msoc05/short_term_rental_airbnb_vs_sp_500/

I’m deciding between two townhouses in LA and could use some advice. Both are in the same school district. Townhouse A (mid 600s, ~1450 SF, 3 bed / 2.5 bath): The interior is pretty dated, would need a major renovation. Has a balcony next to the living room. The master bedroom is very spacious and comfortable (a big plus). The entrance layout is a bit funny: the front door swings toward the neighbour’s door. Once I step outside, there’s a small landing area. From there, I have to go down a short stair to the common walkway, then take another stair down to reach my garage. So it’s not a direct or private path. Located in a quieter area overall, but about a block away from the open trench train tracks. Trains pass through and sometimes honk. The park is about a 10-minute walk away. Townhouse B (low 700s, ~1400 SF, 3 bed / 2.5 bath): Interior is mostly fine. The kitchen is a bit dated (would need renovation), and the living room is on the darker side (downlights would help)...

I'm a bit confused at why contracts are needed to buy homes. Why couldn't we just hand over the money like in a regular store? (If a cash buyer with unconditional offer). I think it is just better if either side could walk away at anytime. I'm a bit "paranoid" about signing contracts. submitted by /u/LincaF [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mskdoa/why_are_contracts_needed_to_buy_homes/

See homes go into contract, and it says accepting back up offers. Is it worth sending a back up offer? submitted by /u/AdHistorical7107 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mrsn9i/is_it_worth_offering_a_back_up_offer/

No realtors involved here. I offered to purchase a home in a bit of distress thinking I could fix it and either resell or rent. It has been weeks of nonsense with bank statements an such but the bank is ready to close. I have a friend who does home repairs who was/is going to be my partner on repairs. His work as equity....anyways the city did a POS inspection and I cant close till the repairs are complete. I wanted to assume responsibility. They are minor and on my list anyways. They want money in Escrow, notarized by both parties then issue a certificate of transfer or some such thing. I asked the title co to make this letter and get with the city. Its been 2 wasted weeks, i have no idea when this is getting done and my friend had to take on some other work so he will be much less available. The plan was to be a 30 day window for repairs give or take and now I feel like I am going to end up in a real bad spot if this deal actually closes. I would like to back out, have atated that t...

I’m currently living in a rented flat, paying Rs. 15,000 per month. I recently got an offer to buy a flat. The EMI would roughly lock me in for 25 years. Now I’m confused: Renting feels lighter since I’m not tied down with debt. Buying gives ownership, but 25 years of EMI feels like a huge commitment. What would you suggest- should I keep renting or go ahead with the purchase? submitted by /u/mickey-ai [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mrr1xo/should_i_buy_a_flat_on_emi_for_25_years_or/

Hello everyone. My husband and I are first time homebuyers and we are purchasing a 2 bed 1 bath town home. We currently rent next door to the home we are purchasing from our neighbor. This past week our neighbor knocked on our door asking us if we wanted to “buy” the bathroom cabinets. She let me see the house and she had removed dinning room (dry bar type with quarts counter top and glass door uppers) from the wall and was replacing the baseboards in addition to the bathroom cabinets. Our purchase agreement outlines she can take the kitchen island and upstairs wardrobe, and is replacing the washer/dryer but leaving all other appliances. We noticed at the walkthrough that other appliances in the basement (mini fridge/deep freezer) were also taken. Our realtor has said seller is willing to return those appliances but won’t give any cabinet allowance. Do we have a case to push closing due to this? Are there consequences on our end as buyers doing that? Sellers realtor forgot to put it i...

My friend and I would like to trade homes of similar value in Minnesota and I'm wondering if this is possible with an attorney. I just bought a hobby farm last month at a price I couldn't refuse. It needs work and the seller had health problems so offered it at thirty percent under it's estimated value. I feel overwhelmed with all the work that needs to be done and my buddy offered to trade me his newer build located in town. Are there considerations I should know about when thinking about doing something like this? submitted by /u/Additional_Proof_469 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mqn896/can_my_friend_and_i_trade_similarly_valued_homes/

We're putting our house on the market next month. My agent is strongly suggesting we hire a professional to really clean up the yard, mulch the beds, and keep the lawn perfect for showings. It seems like a lot of extra cost. Has anyone seen this make a tangible difference in offers? submitted by /u/Pretty-Stick-7475 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mqtm9i/how_much_does_curb_appeal_really_matter_when/

I’m not sure if I should continue in real estate or go back to school to be a teacher or nurse? I’ve had my license for a couple years but haven’t had much success. I am 43 and have two kids so real estate is ideal as far as flexibility. I was on a team the first few months but I was expected to be in the office everyday which I couldn’t do since I have young kids. I seem to have a lot of anxiety about real estate and haven’t really given it my all. I have a lot of self doubt and am not the most comfortable selling myself. I wonder if I should just buckle down and give real estate my all or go back to school to do something else where I don’t have to put myself in it there as much to succeed. It would be a lot of work either way just wondering what other people have experienced or what you may think. I’m considering whether teaching or nursing would suit me better but since I have my license I wonder if I still have a chance of being successful if I get over my self doubt. And I wonde...

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MLS RX-11043684 Listing is for 1800 sq ft condo in Palm Springs County Florida at $34,900. Is there some kind of scam here? Something is really wrong about this. submitted by /u/RealSharpNinja [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mpvp06/34900_listing/

I am trying to sell my house and I had known this broker for many years and had done multiple transactions with her. This time around things didn’t work. She is in Florida and I am in NY but I still chose to trust her and have her as my agent and she managed things remotely. House was listed for 5 weeks with barely few bad offers. I asked her to remove the listing and terminate the agreement as I want to engage with another agent. She is stalling and is becoming extremely rude calling me names and twisting facts. She agreed to sign the form but still didn’t. I have documentation of her saying this writing as well as her unprofessional behavior. She is angry because I don’t want to deal with her and went with another agent. The agent listed the property after I told her to remove it and she agreed to it and to the termination, again this is documented. Yet, she keeps saying the other agent is in violation. If she refuses to sign the form, what are my options? Thank you. submitted...

I’m trying to understand how big of a problem timing really is when it comes to refinancing, especially for owners juggling multiple loans. Have you ever: Started the process too late and lost leverage on terms? Got caught by rising rates mid-process? Found an early opportunity you almost missed? How do you track maturities now (spreadsheet, reminders, lender notices), and what’s the hardest part of staying ahead of them? I’m especially interested in the “close calls” and what they cost you, in dollars, stress, or missed opportunities. submitted by /u/Sufficient-End7757 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mp24k0/whats_the_worst_timing_issue_youve_had_with_a/

Cold Caller VA looking to partner up Hey everyone, I’m a Virtual Assistant with strong experience in generating and qualifying leads through outbound calls. I’ve worked directly with homeowners, gathering key details, overcoming objections, and keeping accurate records to improve lead quality and conversions. I’m located outside the U.S., which allows me to offer more competitive rates while still delivering top-quality work. My English is fluent and clear, supported by an IELTS band score of 8, so communication is smooth and professional. If you’re looking to clean up rough lists and focus on the best opportunities, let’s connect. Drop me a DM or comment here for more details. submitted by /u/ItzSaskY [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1moyihh/cold_caller_va_looking_to_partner_up/

Books, communication, lowering the price and everything. What does it take to get good at this business? Btw, I'm not from the US I'm from Georgia (just gotta throw this out here) submitted by /u/Nikusha_meore [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1moxle8/hello_im_new_to_this_business_working_for_a_few/

Looking at a home selling for 260k. Overall nice. Updated plumbing, electrical, hvac. Overall condition pretty good, but it's old. Have already negotiated for 6k in seller credit. This is more than closing costs. Seller counter by having me pay most of title charges. Roughly 5k. Still 1k up. After inspection finding roof is 20-25 years old. Septic is 55 years old. Estimated from 1970. Roof is functional but replacement expected very soon. Septic also functional but past expected life of 40 years at high end. Question is. Credits can't go past closing costs. So I can't ask for any credits to repairs. Items are functional but should be replaced. Is the only recourse seller does before closing, or lowers cost of home? Bases on realtor interaction seems they are but stubborn. Or is this something walk away from? submitted by /u/Rydisx [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mo05qh/major_repairs_likely_needed_soon/

As the title says, I just listed my home and am looking to make sure that I present the best listing that I can. I know you beautiful people won't hold back and be brutally honest. So what do you think? https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6036-Dogwood-Dr-Orlando-FL-32807/46210414_zpid/?utm_campaign=androidappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare submitted by /u/TrueEast1970 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mo4qdb/looking_for_honest_and_brutal_opinions_comments/

My background is in ISO certification, food safety, halal, and now sustainability certification. My roles have always been technical yet client-facing, and I enjoy working with people. In food safety, I helped companies design production layouts to meet compliance. Now I’m in sustainability certification, and I’ve also spent years in sales/business development, building relationships and understanding client needs is second nature to me. The catch is, I’ve been in sales teams with no incentives, just a basic salary, so it often feels like I’m building an empire for the company, not for myself. Now at this stage of life, just married, both my husband and I based in SG. I’m also thinking about the future, and whether I can find something that gives more freedom for family time down the road. I’m now wondering if commercial/industrial real estate sales could be the next step, and I’m unsure how well my skills will transfer. Appreciate any advice or personal experiences. submitted...

Got divorced almost two years ago, made an agreement for my ex to stay in the house so as not to uproot the kids, but now it’s time to move on. Outside of selling and both of us getting our share, there’s a possibility of her boyfriend to move in and they buy me out. I’m not super familiar with all the nuances of real estate, so my question is this. What does it take for them to buy me out, get me off the mortgage (maybe add him), and then to stay in the house? Is this a similar process to buying/selling/refinancing? Will she have to now go with the prevailing interest rate (as opposed to keeping the 3.125%)? I know this is probably a very basic question, I’m just trying to figure out the best path forward. Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/SilverbackMD [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mo1eo1/selling_after_divorce_question/

Considering moving. We sat with a realtor about a month ago, but been dragging our feet on moving. Moreso now that school is starting and the idea of packing and getting house ready is a large task. Realtor provided comps, and we have checked open houses since. Definitely feel she was on target. A house went on the market up the street amd got an offer within a day. Should I reevaluate the comp? Zillow says my house value decreased over the past month and its causing me to hesitate. I know its not gold, but it seems close to accurate based on recent sales. Still trying to determine if we are still a sellers market or buyers market. I'll leave that up to the realtor. submitted by /u/AdHistorical7107 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mn8k80/how_often_to_check_comps/

I'm in escrow for a HCOL area home (1.5 mil) in California and the seller states the house is as-is, built in the 90s. I was planning to do the obvious renovations, like flooring, painting, recessed lighting, and shutters. It's been on the market for 5 months. I saw broken window latches, broken door knobs, 30 year old water heater tank, and an AC filter that's so furry/dusty that it likely hasn't been replaced in years, among many other ticky tack things. I found out during start of escrow that this was a rental. There are a bunch of other little things that are damaged but a relatively simple diy gets it done. Also, we're 5 days into escrow and the seller still hasn't sent them to me. Looks like they're waiting to the last moment. One odd thing I noticed was that all the AC vents were corroded. The inspector was also puzzled saying that means there's condensation in the ducts. Long story short, he found signs of rat infestation. They created many h...

I was told that it's checked on home inspection. Yes, we have ones in each room and kitchen area. My question is, is it mandatory on laundry room as well? (where gas powered dryer is running.) FYI, I'm in California. submitted by /u/indigo62018 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mn633h/co_detector_should_be_installed_in_laundry_room/

I’ve been keeping an eye on the market all year and I’ve noticed that the market has shifted in the past 1-2 months in my city (Columbus, OH). Inventory which would typically sell in a matter of days is now sitting for weeks and seeing price cuts all over the city from 3-15%. Given that summer is coming to a close and school is about to start up, we decided to jump in as first-time home buyers and try to get in while things have been softening up a bit. We found a house that has been on the market for nearly 3 weeks with no offers and they did a 1% price cut already (3.5k). The house is also in a desirable area close to the city. I’m assuming they did the 1% price cut because they were listed for the same price as another property one street away and this was their attempt to gain a very slight edge in the neighborhood. After touring the house yesterday morning and visiting again during their open house later in the day, we were interested. Funny enough, we ran into the seller’s ag...

The house has been on the market since the first of the year. The price has dropped once from $440 to $415k three months ago. The house has been vacant, vandalized and severly neglected. No yard/pool care for a year takes its toll. A house with a similar floorplan, we'll maintained, fully furnished and with a few more upgrades is listed at $440k a month ago and is a few doors away. The house needs all new flooring. Counter top updates, the pool enclosure rescreened and probably a replaster. Unk if pool equipment working and the pool sweep is missing. Would making an offer in the $360's be insulting. submitted by /u/Pinkie_is_with_Brain [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mmafr5/would_a_ridiculous_offer_be_bad_kissimmee_fl/

I know this could go either way but what do you think? Here's the deal, seller bought her father's home 4 months ago. Now her and the husband are getting divorced (social media seems to confirm this) and are selling. It's in a great area. Cheapest home in the neighborhood. Large property. No HOA. House itself isn't perfect but its only about 20 years old and most at this price point in the area are in worse shape and like 70 years old. So anyway, I have an accepted offer for under ask and only about 2% more than what they bought it for. Does that sound reasonable? Given closing costs and such, I can't believe they'd be making any money on this unless dad accepted less money than what's reported on the deed. My pessimism was making me think this might give them plausible deniability on the disclosure form but it looks like they didn't even answer anything "unknown." And the inspection didn't turn up anything major but radon, which they...

I started looking for a house with my partner 2 weeks ago, we're first time buyers and we're in our early 40s. The housing market is crazy where I live (Amsterdam, Netherlands) but we're relocating to a beach town 40 minutes away. It's much quieter and the market is not as intense as here. (For example in Amsterdam it's normal to overbid 50k to get a home, sometimes more. It's 100 dogs to a bone, homes are sold within 2 weeks). We've only seen 2 homes so far and I'm sold on the second one, I want to make an offer, eventually. We've contacted renovation companies and we're in the process of getting quotes and timelines. And we definitely want to get a thorough inspection before confirming the purchase. The house has been for sale for almost a year (it was very high priced for several months, then had a price reduction of about 60k). Is it crazy or unwise to make an offer after only seeing 2 homes? This house ticks a lot of boxes that I don...

Hi all Im currently undergoing the eminent domain process with the local township. They are dragging their feet with this which is frustrating because why are you telling me you're taking my house and not following up? I haven't heard from them since their initial notice of the process. I did get a lawyer who tried contacting their people but apparently the township’s lawyer is on vacation. Annoying but ok. So I have to wait until Monday the earliest for an update on the situation. Has anyone been through this process? Since my house hasn't even been appraised yet, it might be too early to start looking for a new place which is a bummer because I recently toured a place I would seriously consider. I know I can put a contingency offer but don't know how far out I actually am from getting the funds. Can anyone provide insight into their experience with the process? submitted by /u/Pristine_Problem_706 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEsta...

Hello everyone. I am looking for real world, practical advice for a student of mine interested in Real Estate Context: I am a teacher at a high school in a low income area of CA. I teach in a specialty program that mentors students through their four years and encourages them to attend a four year university (with as little, to no, debt as possible). One of my seniors just informed our counselor she no longer wants to pursue college, has done her research, and wants to become a real estate agent. I plan on having a nice talk with her about it. I don’t plan on dissuading her from pursuing that career if it is her passion; I simply want to hear her out, and also provide her with real, practical advice and stories from those who have been there. Basically, what are the realities she will face in this field, especially at the start? How difficult is this career? I appreciate any advice/stories you can share that I can pass along. submitted by /u/Spiritual-Band-9781 [link] [c...

I was trying to track a bunch of properties on Realtor.ca for a side project and quickly realized it was a nightmare doing it manually — especially when you want all the details, photos, and agent info in one place. I went down the rabbit hole of trying to copy/paste into spreadsheets (huge waste of time), looked at their public search, but couldn’t get the structured data I needed. Eventually I came across a tool on Apify that solved it for me. You just give it a Realtor.ca search URL, set how many listings you want, and it spits out everything in CSV, Excel, or JSON. Even works with proxies for big jobs. It’s here if anyone’s curious: apify.com/scrapemind/realtor-ca-scraper I know scraping isn’t for everyone, but if you’re doing market research, monitoring certain areas, or just want clean data to work with, it saved me a ton of time. submitted by /u/AASsouB [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mkqt3x/found_a_way_to_quickly_pull_rent...

As housing sales continue to moderate, and builder supply has reached almost 10 months, I wanted the opinion of this group of a solution with the high cost of housing. Real world example, my home is worth about 600,000 and I owe about 200 K, the price of my house is doubled in seven years. Since I have a lot of equity in my home and houses are moving slowly I thought I might offer to hold a private second mortgage. For example if I sold my house for 600k I could hold a private second mortgage of 60,000, the buyer would still need to come up with at least 5% and sometimes 10% to qualify for a first mortgage with a private second So the equity in the home would. 90/10 90% to the buyer and I would retain 10% equity. Solely and effort to help the house move quicker what are your thoughts submitted by /u/Disastrous_Dig_2023 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1mktev2/over_priced_real_estate_solution/

I've experienced several instances where I felt a realtor was mistreating me based on my sex, since starting to look for a house. 1. The 1st house I looked at got a Zillow realtor to accompany me. My boyfriend came along and the realtor would physically block me from the entrance to rooms my bf was in. Not intentionally, but he seemed like he felt it wasn't important to allow me in. Then he would engage my bf about his work and finances and ignore me. My bf is not contributing to the purchase. I then stopped working with this realtor and reached out to about 30 different realtors about houses. About 60% returned calls saying the house was going under contract soon, 2% set me up with a tour, and the other 38% ignored me outright. One of the seller realtors i reached out to called me back and told me I should get my own agent bc I can't do it by myself for the long haul. She said I was doing everything right. She said I was "like a gnat in her face" and that...