This came up under another question I posted - commenters saying they wish they could share their inspection reports that resulted in the sale falling through (especially with major misrepresentations by seller). Now my son is going through something similar. A buyer can get homeowners insurance and then the insurance company inspects the property AFTER the closing and demands things be fixed or policy will not be renewed. My son is looking at up to $20,000 in tree work, not covered in house inspection, on a $200,000 house. He’s probably going to get out of the deal, as he cannot afford it. The only reason he found out was his agent’s daughter is an insurance salesperson. Just like with any other issue, house goes back on the market and some other unsuspecting buyer gets the $20,000 surprise after closing. submitted by /u/DebJBee [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qj1kp7/sellers_marking_all_disclosures_unknown_even/

AI adoption in real estate is increasing, not to replace agents, but to improve how inquiries and leads are handled. Today, most buyer and renter inquiries come through multiple channels websites, property portals, WhatsApp, Instagram, and phone calls. Many of these arrive outside working hours or when agents are unavailable. AI systems are being used to: Respond instantly to listing inquiries Answer common questions about properties, pricing ranges, and availability Qualify leads based on budget, location, and intent Schedule site visits and callbacks automatically Ensure consistent follow-ups with every inquiry This helps agencies reduce missed opportunities, improve response time, and allow agents to focus on negotiations and site visits rather than repetitive communication. As competition increases, speed and consistency in lead handling are becoming as important as listings themselves. It’ll be interesting to see how more real estate teams integrate AI alongside agent...

We are selling our house and an extremely interested buyer who is on younger side wanted to buy our house , I gave him an extremely good price because I really wanted to save myself the headaches to fix some issues at the house , on the condition that he waives the inspection and we keep the roof and foundation inspection on . When he signed the contract he did not ask for roof and foundation inspection. I said to myself he must have changed his mind . But now after paying the earner money he wants to do roof , foundation and plumbing inspection ( with camera) . I really don’t want to say you signed and enforce the contract but also am really worried about being scammed like he bring an inspector who is paid , the inspector find something bad with house and then they try to shake us for some more money because of any findings . Any thoughts? submitted by /u/MammothWeather1607 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qitdhq/buyer_waived_inspect...

I’ve owned my home for ~8 years and now that my wife is finishing her NP it’s time to get out of this town. We’re extremely fortunate that geographically we’re essentially unlimited because I work from home and NPs are in high demand almost anywhere we’d want to go. Does anyone have experience using a real estate agent/agency to look across multiple states? Any companies people have used to do so that were either positive or negative experiences? Any experience purchasing larger parcels of land (50-100+ acres) with homes? For context we’re currently considering rural and remote locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, western PA and south western New York. Goal is to get the most/best land-house combo and stay away from major cities. Thanks! submitted by /u/Remarkable-World9396 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qirmg0/looking_for_a_home_across_multiple_states_in_the/

We have $300k total (50/50 partners) to invest. My partner wants to buy one rental property in cash. I’m leaning toward diversifying by using ~20% down payments on multiple rentals instead. Goal is modest income (≤ $2k/month) and lower risk, not aggressive growth. For those with real estate experience, which approach makes more sense and why? submitted by /u/Candid_Soil4826 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qi0ky3/one_rental_in_cash_vs_multiple_rentals_with_20/

In the process of purchasing a home. I’m torn between two properties. One of which is a new construction build and my wife loves it vs an older (2001 build) existing home which I prefer. Here are some key elements of information. New construction build Price: $800k+ 0.25 acres of land HOA $680 annually Amazing kitchen (Wife is in love with) 4 bedrooms 4.5 baths Finished basement Front load Standard 2 car garage 20x20 Convenient grocery store across the street Commute to work stays the same All appliances provided by builder Build time roughly 7 months Existing Home Price: $660k 0.75 acres of land HOA $200 annually 4 bedrooms 3.5 bathrooms Finished basement Side load extended 2 car garage 24x20 More rural Commute to work increases 5 minutes In ground pool Rear deck area Hot water heater, roof, and pool liner all replaced within last 5 years Seller is including riding lawnmower and snow blower in purchase Very well up-kept interior and exterior Seller wants ...

Considering a short-term hold on a unique property with major septic constraints — looking for investor perspective. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3697-River-Rd-Lumberville-PA-18933/9094595\\\_zpid/?utm\\\_campaign=iosappmessage&utm\\\_medium=referral&utm\\\_source=txtshare Looking for objective input from investors who’ve dealt with non-standard properties and lifestyle-driven buys. We’re under contract on a riverfront home in Bucks County, PA for $650k. The setting is exceptional (quiet river corridor, strong schools, close to family), and we’re considering it as a 2–3 year owner-occupied hold / lifestyle play, not a long-term rental or forever home. Part of the motivation: we’re relocating for the school district, to be closer to family, and we have two very young kids (both under 2). So there is real non-financial value to the move — but I want to pressure-test whether the asset side still makes sense at the price. The big issue is septic, and I want to be very c...

Pretty much, it was our first time buying. We bought 3 yrs ago, got it for 675k. Put 20 percent down, plus closing costs 17k. Long story short, our realtor pretty much pushed us into this place. Felt very rushed and it didn’t help that our current living situation at the time was toxic. The home has foundation issues. It’s my fault obviously for not reading the disclosures properly. However, the realtor sent over 3, 200-300 page documents and said “read them and lmk if you have any questions”. I didn’t know wtf I was really supposed to look for or ask questions about. Anyway, I want out of the town house and I know if we try to sell, we’ll probably be selling for what we got it for or maybe less. I’m prepared to lose 10-15k, if it gets us out. (There’s nothing wrong with the home. I just wanna get ahead of the foundation issue before it worsens or the HOA does some special assessment). Or would it be a better idea to just stick it out and try to sell in another year or two? Any advi...

Landlords I need your help with something. Just curious what real landlords here struggle with most. Cause I’m building a tool that helps landlords automate tenant screening,rent tracking,comms. Before we finalize features, I wanted to ask: If you could wave a magic wand and fix ONE landlord headache instantly, what would it be? I’ve heard: screening, rent chasing, maintenance, legal, etc. Not selling anything, just trying to build this right.and it’s free submitted by /u/Less_Adeptness_6390 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qh1x7q/whats_ur_struggle/

Couldn’t the seller just sign over the house to the buyer and buyer wires seller whatever number they agree upon? Or seller sells house way under market value? And buyer wires them the rest? I get both are probably not legal. But I’m sure it happens? submitted by /u/Helpful-Finish-6561 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qgzmjl/buying_house_from_family_member_is_there_a_way_to/

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I’m curious to hear from buyers, sellers, agents and investors. Was it pricing the home, negotiations, inspections, financing, appraisal issues, timelines, or just the constant waiting and uncertainty? submitted by /u/LaMaisonRealEstate [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qg2mv3/what_part_of_the_buying_or_selling_process_felt/

Hello, we are looking to buy a house with an FHA loan. The lender that we are using is worried that the "bonus building" on the property could prevent us from getting the loan. We were originally going for a USDA loan, but he said the building would definitely be a problem with that, so we switched, and now he is saying it could still be an issue. I was wondering if someone here could give us some more insight. More info about the building: It makes up a very small portion of the property; the house is the main percentage. The building has electricity and its own meter, but no water, no bathroom. It is a one-room building with a bottom level for storage. It does have its own house number, but from what I can tell online, it's not a postal address, I guess, because it only shows up in certain places. The current owner is running it as a store and has a business license, but we have no plans to if we are able to buy the property. It is also zoned residential, not commerci...

Curious to hear honest perspectives, good and bad. What should someone know before committing? submitted by /u/ChatYourCareer [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qfaxdd/what_no_one_tells_you_before_entering_the_real/

With the insurance premiums in Florida going absolutely insane lately, I'm looking to offload one of my SFR (single-family rentals) in Tampa. It’s barely cash flowing anymore. The issue is, I have good tenants in there and I really don't want to disturb them with a million showings or put a sign in the yard. So I'm looking at the off-market route. I’ve been talking to a few local buying groups. One of them, Home Options, gave me a verbal offer that is actually close to what I need, but I am terrified of getting tied up in a contract with a wholesaler who doesn't actually have the cash and just wants to assign the contract. For the pros here: What is a "reasonable" Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to ask for to weed out the fake buyers? Is $5k enough? How do you verify their Proof of Funds? Do you call their bank directly? I just want a clean exit without screwing over my tenants or having the deal fall through 3 days before closing. submitted by /u/rmor...

in Texas, My Aunt passed away last year and my uncle resumed paying for the home even though they were not legally married. I honestly dont even know if the bank knew my Aunt passed away. well yesterday my uncle passed away unexpectedly. he has 4 children. 2 adult children he has never really spoken to and 2 children 1 autistic adult and 1 autistic minor. NONE of my uncles family or his older children care about my uncle or what will happen to him or his children because "they aren't a place to take them in". I understand I guess but anyway, I am wanting to know of there is a way to get information on what will happen to the house and the money they've put into it. its on a really ghetto neighborhood and the house is not in good condition. is there a way for me to find out who their lender is? Will they even talk to me? please help. submitted by /u/celestthebestt [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qeeh4e/what_happens_to...

I’ve been digging through Reddit threads and noticed a clear pattern. For contracts, many people rely on tools like DocuSign, Dropbox, PandaDoc, or Adobe . But at the same time, a lot of those same users are actively asking for alternatives . Why? From what I’ve seen, it’s usually not because these tools don’t work but because: Pricing keeps increasing as usage grows Simple workflows start feeling over-engineered Teams pay for features they rarely use Small teams and solo operators feel locked into enterprise-style tools It feels like there’s a growing gap between what teams actually need and what most contract tools are built for . Curious to hear from this community: What made you start looking for alternatives: cost, complexity, flexibility, or something else? Would love to learn from real-world experiences. submitted by /u/Technical-Apple-2492 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qebhnp/whats_working_and_whats_not_in_rea...

We have a modest sized home at roughly 1,800 sq. ft. on 3 acres in an agriculturally zoned area of North Carolina. We converted the shed, that has dedicated power and a concrete slab back half we use as feed storage, that we converted into a chicken coop. In the far back left of the property, we have a large pen area that we made from both scrap and new materials, but it’s sturdy. Very sturdy. We’ve held heritage hogs in it that get 800+ lbs. Like any seller, we don’t want to break the bank or our backs by doing unnecessary work when it could be a possible selling point. How difficult, generally, would it be to sell our home as is? In the sense of being geared towards a homestead? I assume that many people who want to live in an area and a property like this have a similar mindset to us. But I also know many people still want a very residential property but the country living. submitted by /u/Haunting-Reindeer-10 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEs...

I’m a 27 year old looking to buy my first home soon. By soon i really don’t know how soon, but to give a range id say the next 3-9 months. I currently have about 50k in savings. I’m looking for a home in the 375k to 450k area and i make gross minimum 120k in CA. I have no debt besides my car, which i plan to refinance to lower my debt/income ratio ( id still be paying extra towards the car). Given what I’ve seen and what i have, I’m sure i can qualify for a mortgage and my payment would likely sit between 2750 and 3250. I know i can afford the house, i just worry if I’m jumping the gun too soon and will end up house poor. Having that big of a mortgage payment would easily be 40-55% of my net income alone. I still need to account for utilities, gas, car insurance, car note, groceries, etc. That being said i also fear that if i wait longer for things to “ease” the market may only get worse for first time home buyers like myself. Unless theres a job market crash and foreclosures increase...

Hey all, My wife and I are currently looking at buying in a neighborhood with slab on grade homes from the early 90's in California (Sacramento Area). One of the biggest concerns we have is that because the ABS drains under the house are hard to access, any plumbing repairs in the future will be disastrously expensive and require jackhammering the inside of our house. Should we seriously consider avoiding early 90's homes that are slab on grade to avoid costly plumbing repairs in the future? Or are we exaggerating how common these repairs are? The exact home we're interested in is from 1990 exactly. Thank you! submitted by /u/INTP243 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qcq0nx/my_wife_and_i_are_looking_to_purchase_our_first/

Feels like nothing is moving. Houses stay listed forever, or they sell in a day for way too much. Sellers won’t let go of their low mortgage rates. Buyers can’t afford today’s payment. Rents keep climbing anyway. Curious if it’s the same in your area or if things are actually changing. submitted by /u/This-You-2737 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qcmkcd/housing_feels_completely_stuck_anyone_else/

What’s the climate out there for negotiating rates? Will buyers agents not show homes if I’m using a flat fee realtor ? Are buyers paying their agent or is it still the sellers ? Want to try to save money in agent fees if possible but willing to pay if they actually provide increased value or will get me a higher price, but with zillow and such I am skeptical. submitted by /u/smegma-man123 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qcliqs/flat_fee_realtor/

Hello! I am having a hard time understanding what this means. Can somebody please explain, in simple English (enough for non native), what it means? Thank you so much :) I very much appreciate it. It is my first time buying a home & if it matters this is in Michigan, US. https://i.imgur.com/X0GiPgo.jpeg submitted by /u/pinkbowhellokitty [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qbqyse/please_explain_fha_addendum/

I am well familiar with real estate regulations in my state /county. I have a home that has had major renovations and is still shy of being readily sellable on the open market as a move-in solution. I am also very busy with my non-real estate work so this is a distraction. That all said it has not been my experience that selling to "We buy ugly houses" / "We make selling easy" has led to either (a) accepting a house with significant drawbacks or (b) not making the transactional side easier (and in fact typically more complicated). A core issue is we don't know enough about the buying team and their methods. The MLS forms provide significant legal and procedural scaffolding including the expectations on the process and an understanding borne by legal precedents on how the terms are interpreted. This is a bigger deal than might be thought because ambiguities do regularly show up. For off market deals the buyers will craft the contracts to suit their needs. The ...

Long story short, our neighborhood was built in 2021. Backyards are decent size (about 60’ deep x 35’ wide), but are all just rectangles of grass with a fence around them. You’d walk out your back door and you’re just in an empty field with zero shade. First thing I did was find a nursery to come line our fence with some large Red Oaks and a Crepe Myrtle. At this point they are all 20-25’ tall and starting to fill in. Also had a 15x10 patio poured and a cedar wood cover built. No other homes in the neighborhood seem to have done anything. Ours now has some legitimate shade and privacy. Will this actually net us anything if/when we sell, or am I being optimistic? submitted by /u/KeyParking4032 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qblpnh/do_trees_add_any_resale_value_to_a_home/

When my fiance (73m) and I (70f) met three+ years ago, I had owned my house on a lake on the edge of town for 15 years. He was in the midst of having his small house in the country gutted and remodeled. He soon moved into my house. Then my 35 year old son moved into my house to go back to college between jobs. When the country house was finished, fiance and I moved there. We found out quickly that the house was too small, and we hated the inconvenience of living a half hour from town. We sold that country house 9 months later, and he bought a lovely townhouse two years ago on a quiet wooded cul de sac near our town square. The townhouse location was idyllic. Right downtown, near shops, library, doctor, dentist, etc. Our unit is at the far end of the street, overlooking woods with 150 year old oak trees. This was to be our last home. Developers bought the woods this year, cleared all the trees and are cutting a street through our cul de sac to a new townhouse development of 54 homes...

My parents own a house in California valued at approximately 1.5 million, which they originally purchased for 350,000 and currently use as their primary residence. I anticipate either moving into the home or renting it out soon/after inheriting it. I want to understand how I can minimize the property taxes I would pay in either scenario. I am aware of potential options such as the parent-child transfer exclusion under Proposition 19 or using a revocable living trust. Could anyone explain the strategies available? submitted by /u/Squidwards4Legs [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1qadlgb/strategies_to_minimize_property_taxes_when/

Posting this as a cautionary tale for anyone doing owner/seller financing. We closed an owner-financed transaction through Schaefer Douglas in Maine. After closing, they sent us the original deed and original mortgage, but never delivered the original wet-ink promissory note. That’s a critical problem — the promissory note is the negotiable instrument required to enforce or sell the loan. A few months later we attempted to sell the note, and every buyer required the original. Deal stopped. Then, adding to the concern, the same title company later mailed us another client’s owner’s and lender’s title insurance documents by mistake. We’ve contacted them multiple times asking them to correct this, but it still hasn’t been resolved. My wife and I are both real estate agents, and based on this experience we won’t be using or referring this title company. We’re hopeful this can be fixed without lawyers, but this has been a costly and frustrating situation that others should be aware of....

Hey everyone, I'm under contract for a 2-bed/2-bath house on 13 acres in the central PA. It's on a slope over 25%, with an old (1982) 750-gallon septic tank that's undersized and potentially leaking per a recent inspection (unsatisfactory rating, low water level, missing baffle). Beautiful house and views, but concerned that the septic will need to be replaced asap.. and due the location and build of the property it will be very difficult to do anything. My understanding is that any repairs or replacements will require this to be brought up to code and the unit is undersized and on a steep slope. Might require a holding tank? Should I walk away or ask for ~100k discount off the house? I am waiting for estimate back on replacement cost [RE agent and online suggesting ~35k-40k] maybe more due to location if I need a helicopter or something due to location!! Worst case I am being told might not pass current day standards and require a holding tank. Help! submitted by ...

Our attorney didn't share the copy of any paperworks / documents after we sold our house. We signed the paperworks at the pre-closing but they never send us any copies. I contacted them few times but no response. They might send it later but I'm just trying to see what documents we should expect from a closing, so that I can make sure they shared everything. submitted by /u/RealisticAd3919 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q9yhmp/documentspaperworks_after_selling_a_house/

News come out new government policy on real estate. What's your thoughts on this ? Is this good or bad? They want to keep big companies from owning single family homes. The current real estate policy focuses heavily on housing affordability, aiming to make homeownership more accessible by banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, reducing mortgage costs through government-backed mortgage bond purchases, potentially expanding down-payment assistance (like using 401(k)s), and reducing regulations for builders These initiatives, driven partly by midterm election concerns, seek to lower prices by curbing investor demand and increasing supply, though experts question the impact of investor bans and the effectiveness of some proposals. Key Policy Initiatives (as of early 2026): Investor Ban: Directives to stop large corporations from buying single-family homes, arguing "people live in homes, not corporations". Mortgage Rate Reduction: Directing...

I am an inheriter on an estate. We have been trying to sell a house for about a year now. 3 sales have fallen through. We have 5 inheriters. The main one is sketchy but we just want to sell it and be done. The question is: should we really only have 24 hours or less to accept the offer to sell the house? Its always less than 16 hours and they always blow our phones up to drop everything and sign the papers within 2 to 16. I am wondering if this is realistic. With 3 previous offers myself and my 2 siblings dropped things (no matter the inconvenience) and signed paperwork. At the time, I was day shift at flexible job, one sibling had graduated school and was doing deliveries working toward opening their own business, and the last sibling was a security guard for a private company. Now all of careers are much more involved and have taken off very well in the last 2-4 months. All 3 of us nearly got fired for the lengths these people went through to get ahold of us to day when my mother ...

First time homeowner here trying not to make a decision I regret later. I understand the basic math of solar lease vs buy, but I am more worried about things like refinancing, selling earlier than planned, or dealing with confusing contracts. If you have already gone through this, what surprised you the most after install. Were there companies that handled communication, documentation, and long term support better than others, especially when life plans changed. submitted by /u/IndividualOrchid4745 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q82c1l/solar_lease_vs_buy_for_first_time_homeowners/

What's everyones perception on rent to own? What's good and what bad? Is it worth it? This is Ontario Canada. History: We ended up renting a house on 3/4 acre that was supposed to be torn down so the real estate agent(owner) could rebuild new. This past summer an archeological dig happened. A few months later the owner texts me and says he isn't going to tear down the house. But he is going to build a house on the partial side of the lot. This house is definitely a tear down. It's liveable though but too small for my family of 6 as it's two and a quarter bedroom with one bathroom. The basement could be liveable with a bedroom if remodaled but it's kind of a dungeon. The electrical panel is still the glass screw in type so it's extremely out of date. It does have a forced air furnace with air conditioning so that won't have to be replaced any time soon. Water heater is good but I was going to replace it even as a tenant they aren't crazy expensiv...

What's the best platform for finding contractors who understand investment perspectives and can deliver quality work on time and on budget? The challenge is most platforms seem like lead generation where contractors pay to be listed. Common issues are projects dragging out or constant change orders that eat into returns. Does anything exist that does serious vetting beyond surface level? Willing to pay for quality matching if it saves time interviewing people who can't deliver. submitted by /u/Syn1923 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q8969z/is_there_a_contractor_vetting_platform_that_does/

I live in Bulgaria and study in Austria, and I want to learn everything I can about real estate, but all of the popular books are for Americans. I wouldn't say they apply in Europe, and especially not in Bulgaria, so I'm guessing something more general or Europe-based would be perfect. Any recommendations? It also doesn't have to be a book if it's some website with really good info or a certain channel that helped you a lot. Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/Robota1m [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q84yph/any_good_books_to_learn_european_real_estate/

I have had my house on the market for almost 7 months in Florida. It went on the market in June. We decided to sell it since we have been renting it out due to having jobs and life in another state, and we did not think we wanted to go back there. My renter moved out in June, so I have been paying rent and mortgage for 7 months now. After the 3rd month I was getting nervous. When it came to the second week of November I was slightly panicking, and now we are are in a world of trouble due to debt from paying double rent/mortgage, and I was not in good shape financially when this started. I have had no offers, besides a ridiculously low invested offer that was kinda spam, I have reduced the price by 85k, and there is just no movement. As of the end of this month we are going to have to upend our lives and move back into the house. My partner is going to either quit his job, or we are going to have to live separately until the house is not stale real estate anymore. We are just sick abou...

Getting divorced under the threat of fiction I signed paperwork in court to put the house on the market. The realtor came to my house and I signed the paperwork. It said the list price would be 799,000. The realtor listed for $749,000 then the date went on the market. She called me said we have an offer for 739,000 and called me back saying they raised it to 749,000 I never responded. This was discovered a week ago additionally, where I signed that paperwork, the date is not when I signed it. December 9. The date next to my signature is December 15 That is not what I signed it had signed that paperwork a week earlier. But should be done what can I do? This was done on purpose to try to force the sale of the house. I also discovered the mortgage has not been paid Since October and I cannot pay it. I cannot do anything about it because I am not on the mortgage just indeed. submitted by /u/sadiemy1dog [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q...

Hi everyone, I’m very new to real estate and would love to learn enough to eventually buy a home for my family. I’m a complete beginner, so I’m hoping to connect with someone who can kindly “show me the ropes” and help me understand the process step by step. Any guidance, resources, or mentorship would be truly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and kindness. submitted by /u/Terrible_Chipmunk700 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q6gt8q/beginner_hoping_to_learn_how_to_buy_a_home/

I’m about to do my first cost segregation study and I’m stuck on the dumb part, picking the firm. If you’ve used any of these, who would you trust for a normal deal, R. E. Cost Seg, KBKG, Engineered Tax Services, or CSSI? Context, this is a straightforward investment property, not a primary. I’m not trying to chase the biggest first year write off, I’m trying to avoid buying a report that my CPA side eyes or that turns into a mess if it ever gets questioned. The quotes I’ve gotten are all over the place. Different fees, different timelines, and the projected reclass percentages vary way more than I expected, which makes me wonder how much of this industry is methodology and how much is sales. For people who’ve done it, what actually mattered after the fact Did your CPA care about engineered vs non engineered, or just the quality of the asset list Virtual walkthrough vs in person site visit, did it change anything What did audit support look like in reality, did anyone actually n...

We recently met with a realtor to begin searching for a larger home for our family. In doing, so the realtor told us about the buyer service agreement. We understand that in order for them to show us a home we need to have this document signed. However, we have not 100% ruled out going the new build route & because of this we requested that the realtor exclude new construction from this agreement. They have pushed back and said that they won’t work with us if we exclude new construction. Now my question is … Is this typical? What value does a realtor bring to the table for new construction homes? submitted by /u/Total-Amount4987 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q6ar87/question_for_texas_real_estate_agents/

Serious question. When you’re managing multiple properties, lenders, partners, and platforms, at what point does IT stop being an afterthought and start becoming something you need to take seriously? Between cloud docs, accounting software, property management tools, remote access, and security, it feels like there’s a lot that could go wrong — but most investors I know still just “figure it out” as they go. Curious how others handle this. Do you invest in proper IT support or just deal with issues when they pop up? submitted by /u/Consistent_Damage824 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q5jg36/at_what_point_does_it_actually_matter_for_real/

Under contract, full asking on a new build. Lots of little/easy fixes but 2 code violations should not have granted this house an occupancy permit. Open slots in the electrical panel (missing plugs for the knockouts removed but not filled w/breakers). And all of the joists on the deck were hung using deck screws, NOT nails. Also, not in every hole either. I didn’t see when the cert was issued but it likely could have been when we had 2’ of snow. The little stuff is cake, but I know I wouldn’t want to pull up deck boards in January, so what’s that worth? Not a large deck 8x10 maybe. I get mixed signals from other agents at the brokerage but they all agree the new build complicates it. submitted by /u/Specialist-Beat-6146 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q5gokw/new_build_deck_shouldnt_have_passed_for_occupancy/

What do you prefer? A waterfront house or an apartment in a building? submitted by /u/Glum-Distribution331 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q4k3y5/is_waterfront_property_still_the_ultimate/

Why do most real estate leads talk but never show up for calls? Body: I’m noticing a pattern across real estate sellers and agents lately. A lot of inquiries. Messages asking for price. Very few serious conversations. Even when ads or portals bring volume, the quality drops hard. Curious to hear from others here: What’s been your biggest issue with buyer inquiries? No-shows? Time wasters? Or people just “checking prices”? submitted by /u/Akshat_srivastava_1 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q4hhm1/510_verified_buyer_calls_guaranteed/

Seeing this a lot with premium and commercial properties lately. Plenty of enquiries. Lots of calls. Very few people who are actually budget-ready or decision-makers. Most leads feel like noise brokers fishing, window shoppers, or people nowhere near closing. I’ve been testing a more filtered approach recently, and when done right, it consistently results in 5–10 verified, decision-maker calls per month not just random enquiries. Curious to hear from others here: What’s working for you to filter serious buyers? Ads vs referrals what’s actually converting right now? How are you qualifying before hopping on calls? submitted by /u/Akshat_srivastava_1 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q4h858/anyone_else_struggling_to_get_serious_buyers_for/

Questions so my dad built a house in TJ CA full paid off and built but he recently passed away and his cousin was a beneficiary but doesn’t want to deal with the property anymore and would rather I have it. So now I’m in Los Angeles not too far but I’ve never seen the house nor been to TJ how can I go about this process who to talk to or hire? Also was thinking of renting it out as an Airbnb for passive income thoughts? Please Reddit do your thing help me out. :) submitted by /u/itsmeh4u [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q3w6ga/help_transferring_a_title_from_a_mexican_house_to/

Has anyone tried doing the cash offer for Mark Spain? I need to sell My Home and it needs to have a bathroom renovation due to age and I don’t want to waste the time doing it. I feel like if I would try to list it on the market as is, it would take a while to sell. Something I’m not interested in. So while I know that they would offer me less than My Home value, I feel like it would save me a lot of headache. Has anyone sold your home to Mark Spain and what was your experience? submitted by /u/reneeaustin0127 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q3rh5c/cash_offer_from_mark_spain/

I'm not even sure how to ask this question, but let's try. As a layman with a keen interest in real estate, I'd like to gain a deeper understanding of it, by developing a more experienced, or skilled, or professional eye for exactly what I'm seeing. At this point I am a pure novice. The one saying, "I don't know what it is, but I like it." I want to learn every detail to look for. What would be a good starting point? Is there an author? A specific book? Even a YouTube channel. I'm not even sure what the title of the skill I'm asking about is. But thank you for persevering through this. submitted by /u/Framplet_Snoggins [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q3ktru/a_question_about_entering_real_estate/

Hi everyone, I’m currently validating a business idea and I’d really value input from real estate professionals. I’m planning to start a garden design studio in 2026, focused purely on concept & visualization, not construction. Before going any further, I want to understand whether this would actually be useful or irrelevant for realtors. The idea in short: •I create well-thought-out garden concepts tailored to the property and target buyer •Deliverables are high-quality, ultra-realistic visuals showing what the garden could look like •No building involved – just design & visual storytelling Potential use cases I’m thinking about: •Properties with an existing but unappealing garden •New builds where the outdoor space feels “empty” or hard to imagine •Higher-end listings where lifestyle & emotion matter •Helping buyers visualize potential instead of current state The goal would be to help: • listings stand out • increase perceived value • shorten time on market ...

I see a lot of listings that say "needs some TLC" and show no interior photos of the house. To me TLC can mean it needs either updating, or paint and flooring and maybe fixtures. Can it also mean structural repairs or a full gutting? submitted by /u/ShittalkyCaps [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q2t6yv/how_broad_is_the_term_tlc/

I have many records of my family receiving acres of land, these records are dated between late 1800s to like 1912. I have these little grids that I imagine translate to something in modern day. My question is once I deduce the locations, how do I learn what happened to it? Any advice for finding the locations? Let me know if there's a better place to post all this. Thank you submitted by /u/mystikallyspiralling [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q2s4jx/transactional_history_of_a_piece_of_land/

Hello I’m 26 living with my mom I’m desperately trying to find a place to buy so I can live on my own and find a wife and have kids. Houses are very expensive so I thought maybe I can buy some land or some old house and renovate it or just build it from scratch. Is this a good idea? Do you have any recommendations or tutorials how to do this. Like you don’t study about this in the school is there an internet course that covers editing hahah about building and cleaning and renovating a house on your own without paying a company tons of money to this. submitted by /u/Alpha_Predator [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q2neq2/buy_or_build_a_house/

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I’m 28M, non-US resident, with around 100k USD investable. I’m considering US real estate mainly for leverage and diversification. I’ve been reading about DSCR loans and the idea would be to buy through an LLC and run everything via a local property manager. Before I go further, I’d like to hear real experiences. What am I underestimating? Where does this usually break in practice? submitted by /u/Jazzlike_Act331 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q20p2b/investing_in_us_real_estate_as_a_nonresident/

We have a 4 bedroom 3 bath home in a high demand suburb of Atlanta. Current house market value is around $900K. Layout: Top floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom (including primary bedroom with onsuite bathroom) Main floor: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Basement: finished but no bed or bath In the basement, we could easily put up one wall thereby creating a new bedroom or home office. It would have a closet, 2 windows, and a separate entrance. Assuming it would cost around $15K to put up this new wall and change the flooring, would this new room result in a positive ROI when we sell (in the next 12-15 months)? My concern in is no bathroom in the basement so there may be no positive ROI at all. I would welcome some thoughts and input about this. Thanks. submitted by /u/leahcimp [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q1vmqh/will_another_bedroom_or_home_office_result_in/

Hello, Has anyone worked with, or know of company known as ModMazon.com (that’s there website), they are a home manufacturing company, offering rent to own for built homes. Problem is, they claim to be an established company in Texas for 25 years and on going. However, I cannot find any reviews. I put in the broker number online and it linked to multiple different properties that do verify the company existence and cross references to current homes for sale in the area. Along with verifying the phone number from reverse searches. I am looking to see if anyone has worked with this company, if so - what’s your experience? If not, how else can I verify its existence and proof of verification as a legitimate business? submitted by /u/Emotional-Onion8157 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q0wdty/question_about_legitimacy_of_this_home/

Wala pa akong na se sale na bahay i've been in the industry since 2024 huhuhu any advice paano kumuha ng mg clients who wanted a house, like what are the apps or websites para makahanap kayo ng mga taong naghahanap ng mga bahay🥹😭 submitted by /u/i_dontknowreally24 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q145hf/paano_po_kayo_nakakabenta_ng_bahay/

I’m researching how people actually navigate energy rebates before big home upgrades (heat pumps / solar). From the outside, it looks fragmented: • federal credits • state programs • IRA rollouts • income thresholds • funding limits For those who’ve done this recently: – Did you trust contractors? – Did you verify things yourself? – Did you feel confident you weren’t missing anything? Genuinely curious how this works in practice. submitted by /u/ashishhuddar [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1q113yl/how_did_you_figure_out_which_energy_rebates/