Hi, I have a friend who told me today that she approached an agency about getting her license and selling through them. They told her she would have to get her license plus pay for various things like a special computer she would buy from the agency and access to printers etc. The upfront costs are around $5000 from what she told me. Is this normal? It just seems like a lot of money to start working. I'm not familiar with the industry at all so was just wondering if I could get some info here. Thanks. submitted by /u/lizardflix [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1t09jup/normal_upfront_costs_to_joining_an_agency/

TLDR- Can i subtract paint and bathroom upgrades from closing cost, or do i need to paint everything white to list and show this POS house? Hello all, my wife and her aunt own our current home, weird situation but it is what it is, the aunt had her agent walk the home and talk about what needs to be done to list, they said we need to paint the interior to neutral colors, update master bath, and a few other tiny things. We are currently closing on a new home, just wife and I, and I really just want to walk away from the old place, are the repairs/paint/updates something that can be subtracted from asking price/closing, or is it really important to have white walls and an updated bath on a 1987 manufactured home? Current interior paint is as follows- living room= canterbury bells aka light purple/violet, kitchen and secondary bath=light butter yellow, kids room=baby blue and canterbury bells. Master bedroom=Light gray. Its not my home to sell but my cost to pay to update/paint so I...

Thinking about getting my real estate license. So far I know I need to take a 90 hour course then pay the exam and sign up with a brokerage. I guess my question then is does the brokerage help you find homes to sell or how does that part work? Any other advice is welcome! submitted by /u/Remarkable_Bench2318 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1t0241w/getting_license_in_wa_state/

We’re in escrow, and they’re repping both us and the buyer (which I’m not a fan of. But we live in a smaller market so it’s common here). They’ve lost our trust with the way they’re negotiating and they’re clearly siding with the buyer now. Is there a way for them to prove to me that they haven’t shut down the MLS, or that they somehow haven’t made it MORE difficult for us to get backup offers? We haven’t had any showings while in escrow. I understand that might be common, especially in a smaller market. But again, trust has gone out the window. When the offer came in and when we asked about still showing and taking backup offers they came up with some excuse as to why they couldn’t. When we said this was a non-negotiable they told us they’d lose their license. We knew this wasn’t the case. We pushed them on this and pretended like they got confused with our question then eventually agreed to show it while it’s in escrow. Bizarre. Can someone please help? How can I ask for proof th...

I know someone moving from GA to TN. They are selling their home, and upgrading by about $200k. They are exploring the idea of pulling money out of retirement to cover the delta - effectively paying cash. In order to avoid paying GA state income tax on the money withdrawn from retirement (no tax shelter), could they use a bridge loan until they are technically residents of TN, then withdraw the money and pay it all off? This saves them 5% ($10k) before bridge loan costs. Or is the bridge loan even necessary, just withdraw and claim it as a resident of TN? Or is there another creative financial instrument here that can help? submitted by /u/MSchroedy [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sz7v7o/avoiding_state_income_tax_ga_tn/

A house up the street caught fire from me, but from what I can tell most of the damage was to the interior and then some cosmetic damage on the outside. It’s clearly not inhabitable as the people that lived there haven’t been back since it caught on fire, but it got me thinking about what happens to houses like that. Is it worth it to completely gut the inside and put in a new interior, or would it be better to sell as-is to a developer that’ll just knock it down and put up a new house? submitted by /u/FloatyFish [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sz75d8/what_do_you_do_with_homes_that_caught_on_fire_but/

I spoke with a realtor and they recommended professional staging, saying the ROI is well worth it, but I'm not convinced. They say it would run about $3k-$4k, I would have to essentially move out, but could have an ROI of $15k-$25k. I AM convinced about staging in general vs an empty home, but I am not convinced my own furniture isn't just good enough. I already am working on downsizing and decluttering and I have fairly modern furniture, the rooms would basically just have a bed/bedframe, and a desk. Couch/TV, etc. Lots of basic things as I get rid of more and more things. I'm struggling to decide here, because if I am going to have my place professionally staged, I would rather just move out, but there's a lot that comes with that as I'm moving across the country into an apartment (so I need to get rid of a lot of large and small items) and I would want to list before Memorial Day weekend. However, if I just stage with my own items and leave for the open house/...

I am an apprentice union construction worker and i am early in the program and i own a small successful lawncare business. Me and my wife have been renting the past two years and don’t have the greatest credit (it’s not horrendous or anything but definitely not the best) and we would love to be able to settle in to a home that we can call ours and build on in 6 months when our lease is up. A few more years into my apprenticeship program i will be making killer money + my side business + her job so genuinely i think a rent to own type of situation would fit us perfectly as our income over the next few years projects to increase pretty drastically. I have read good things and bad things about these kind of agreements and i don’t even see any listings for them in my area so i would probably have to do some searching. My aunt is a real estate agent and uncle works with home loans so i have some people i could talk to. Just here to ask if seeking this kind of arrangement out sounds like it...

I own a 2 bed 1 bath single family home with a fenced yard in a downtown area in maryland worth about 300k. I owe ~175k on the mortgage, and my interest rate is 2.75%. My mortgage, including everything, is 1380/month, and it is currently rented for 2800/month, but I’m unsure if i’ll be able to get that much again. The job market sucks and people are feeling the pain right now. The lease ends in june and the current tenant is moving out. I’m wondering if I should sell it and invest the money or put it towards my primary mortgage (6.5%) or keep it and deal with the work. I’m new to this (I started renting last year) and am a bit overwhelmed with having to do this process again. submitted by /u/Unlucky-Ad-5744 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sy955n/keep_or_sell/

Hi all, My husband inherited a 1.5 acre lot from his parents and we don't have the time or interest in fixing it up. We contacted an agent and we signed all the documents, including Texas Realtors form 'Residential Real Estate Listing Agreement Exclusive Right to Sell'. The week we did this, we told the agent to give us 2 days to get to the property so we could mow it and leave her the keys so she could bring a key box and get the photographer out. We had this done on April 12th. Since then, our agent hasn't even stepped foot or seen the property in person, has not brought a lock box or a for sale sign, and there has also been no pictures taken. We are frustrated because we just want to get the show on the road and she doesn't seem motivated or tells us she will try to make it out and doesn't. The contract we signed with her stated the listing date began on April 11th and ends October 31st, but as of this moment, there have been no pictures, no drafting of t...

So I want to do a fast sale of my single family house. It’s in bad shape and needs Many repairs; I am unable and unwilling to do anything about them. I have spoken with two agents who also do flips and one knows of a person looking for a tear down to build in this area (highly desirable area). I have two parcels of land so someone could build quite a large house on the property. I’m looking for advice on how to choose a realtor. I have never sold before and need to get the most money out of this as I can. I bought in 2017 for 100k and have a mortgage at 4 1/4%. I have around 80-85 left plus a heloc of 9500 plus some debts I need to pay off. Any advice or suggestions would be most helpful. submitted by /u/Original_Flounder_18 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sxzsav/wanting_to_sell_as_is_in_wi/

So, we (me and my 2 siblings) have inherited a 6.5% interest in a commercial property. As executor, I gave everyone the option to purchase this interest at a 15% CAP rate. This make sure that whoever buys it, will at minimum get their cash out over the course of the lease (5 years left), and also made it clear that if tenant renews, then it is a great deal, but that is a big IF. You could be left with an empty building worth about 30% of its original cost. Basically, they bought a 15 year lease and are making 7% on the cash invested. So now you know the backstory. Neither of the siblings want the property, so I have bought them out. My question is, how to I document the transfer of interest to me from the estate? I only have a 6.5% interest, so I assume I have no need to get a quit claim signed. I was thinking a memo of understanding between the parties stating that they have been paid and have no interest in the property, and the interest will go to me. Have this signed and notarize...

Long backstory.. Our current agent has sold a home of ours and also bought our current home. We are looking to buy and sell again so we signed a buyers agreement with them. We have been looking since September 2025. We admittedly do have a steep requirements list that I think our agent doesn't really like because it makes it harder to find a suitable property. We missed out on a property that was bought sight unseen. I expressed my concerns that I didn't think it would make it to market when I saw the "coming soon" listing but my concerns were dismissed. I brought it up multiple times and we were considering maybe doing the same to have a chance. I was told essentially I was being silly and that our requirements are not the typical ones of most buyers so there shouldn't be an issue. Well after an hour long call about the property, I get a phone call right back from our agent saying it's under contract. I was pissed. After that moment our agent told us th...

Hi everyone, I’m personally a first time buyer. My husband and I have been renting (a one bedroom apartment) for about 5 or so years now. We have another kiddo on the way to make us a family of four so we definitely need to upgrade. With that being said, grandmother is helping my family put a down payment on a condo. She is strict about the condo and not a home as maintaining a home would be more costly - I do agree with her on that. Condos that have peaked my interest are townhouse styles condos which I noticed also come with an HOA fee. The original complex we were looking at which had two condos for sale, we missed grabbing them. One went into contract before we were able to place an offer, that has since closed. The other, which needed heavy maintenance, went way over its asking price and is now pending. The HOA fee for this one was under $400 which I personally didn’t mind. The units were about (1.2k - 1.4k square feet) Now, this new unit that I noticed that went on market tha...

When we signed our agreement with our listing agent, there was a clause in there about not having our cameras inside because of North Carolina not allowing it? Which is fine. I don't want to hear what the buyers are saying, I don't really care. My issue comes when two separate agents have left my front door open. We are leaving for a foreign country and my cat is under quarantine. He is caged up when I leave, however I forgot one time because it was a last minute showing and this is one of the people who left my doors open. We have stray cats because we are kind of rural and I don't want him to get into a fight with one and risk the very expensive FAVN test that I had to get to clear him. I will 1,000% make sure he is locked up from here on out, but that doesn't stop as stray animal from coming in and attacking through the cage bars if the door is left open. Not to mention it's freaking mosquito season. There are wasps and bees and other horrible little critters I...

Hi r/RealEstate , I've lived in my current home since 2017. After a bad divorce a few years ago, I'm living in this place alone. I ended up buying out my former partners share of equity with a home equity loan. Thankfully this and the mortgage are my only debts and I'm still living comfortably. This place was our second home, purchased with a home sale contingency for our starter home. This was quite a stressful situation finding our next home after ours went under contract. Thankfully, we did find a nice place but definitely not a dream house. There is also an issue that was there in 2017 that is still here in 2026. There is nothing I can do to fix living along a busy road (11K vehicles/day average). There hasn't been that moment of "getting used to it" over the years living here. It's mainly the commercial truck traffic with a lot of engine braking even though it's prohibited in the town. Opening the windows at night is not an option which I real...

I’ll try to keep this concise but with the needed details. So my dad owns about 4 acres in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma, with my childhood home and grandpa’s house on 2 acres that are currently being rented out. He had avoided putting my stepmom on the deed until recently and I’m betting that things will get messy when one of them passes away. With little hope of home ownership in my future, I was contemplating approaching him about buying an acre or so of land from him that I might one day build a small home to retire in. I guess I was just wondering what this would entail/the right way to go about it. Do I have it appraised and buy it? If he wants to “gift” it to me, can we just file a quit claim deed and he files that on his taxes? Basically, how does this work? And please, explain it to me like I’m five because I honestly don’t really understand most of this. TIA! submitted by /u/OK_Tumbleweed18 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1s...

Hi all, we are buying a model home built by pulte in 2022, and they are closing out the community so selling the last ~10 houses including 3 or 4 model homes now in 2026. We have the certificate of occupancy and the warranty clocks have all started at c/o, so we don’t get the 1yr or 2yr. There’s some of the 5yr and 10yr left. (We asked for them to get restarted, they said no) This is in northern New Mexico, so in the Southwest. What should we be looking out for? a home inspection is scheduled with our own inspector, recommended by our buyers broker. We decided to go new build because of space + floorplan + cost of it compared to existing homes in our area, and our interest in doing as little work on the house as possible (hopefully). A lot of homes in our area are older, adobe style and would need a lot of work or are out of our price range. Any one with experience buying model homes specifically? submitted by /u/Chadbrochill29 [link] [comments] source https://www.redd...

My realtor friend just had an old man who owned 2 acres and hand built a 3 bed 2 bath log cabin house. On the low end this would sell for $500k in the area. His 2 kids didn’t want it so he wanted to get rid of it. The realtor tried convincing him to sell for more but he refused. They received over 40 offers in 3 days. It came down to 2 offers at $320k all cash. The old man asked what the difference was between the 2 offers. Realtor said one is a family who wants to live here and one is an investor who will most likely rebuild. The old man picked the investor because he “didn’t want anyone else to make memories in his home”. That shocked me because usually you want to go with the family whenever possible and this guy actively went the opposite out of spite. If his family couldn’t have it, no one can. Honestly if this doesn’t sum up the boomer generation not caring about future generations I don’t know what does. PS: As I’m writing this I realize it sounds fake but I promise this just...

My husband and I have been trying to sell our house in Arlington, Texas since September. We've had almost 40 showings, have dropped the price a few times (currently listed at $450k) and recently received this email. It is our only offer so far. Any information you can provide about possible pros and cons or questions we should be sure to ask about this "creative financing," we would be extremely grateful. Here is the information we've received, "Offer Summary Purchase Price: 450000.000000000 Seller Net: $3,000 – $8,000 cash to seller at closing Closing Costs: Buyer covers 100% of all costs (listing commission, title, escrow, etc.) Commission: 0% buyer’s agency commission, further increasing seller’s net Terms: We will purchase “Subject To” the existing mortgage and take over all PITI (principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) and all maintenance responsibilities. Why This Works for Your Seller No Red Tape: This is not a formal loan assumption—no len...

Trying to understand how this works in real life vs what all the “rules” say. If you’re texting or emailing leads: What info do you actually have before you reach out? (phone, name, consent checkbox, source, timestamp, etc.) Where are most of your leads coming from ? Zillow, FB ads, referrals, your own site, etc.) how strict are you on compliance? Are you really tracking full consent every time, or does it depend on the source? Ever had issues with carriers, spam flags, or anything like that? If a tool forced stricter compliance (verified consent, timestamps, source tracking), would that be helpful or just slow you down? would you use that? submitted by /u/SamdechEuv [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1svdnxl/for_other_realtors_what_do_you_actually_collect/

My pop was selling his vacation condo( 2nd home) in Myrtle beach, he found out when trying to close in January that the mortgage company(Newrez) deeded both home and condo under the same address and he can’t finalize the sale of this condo. We’ve been calling Newrez and the title company and no one is telling us anything. The lawyer that’s trying to handle the closing of this recent attempted sale has sent two letters to the mortgage company, but they’re unwilling contact, or to help or even guide us in a right direction. The buyer is growing impatient and is threatening to walk away. submitted by /u/Green_dick943 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1suzocm/strange_home_title_situation/

My grandmother and her brother sold a house they inherited (no will, original owner was their mother). The property was never formally probated before the sale. The home closed in October 2025 through a title company, and funds were initially distributed to my grandmother and her brother. Before the sale, the buyer/title side was aware that another family member (their nephew) was living in the home. My grandmother specifically asked if his signature or involvement was needed, and she was told it was not required to proceed with the sale. After closing, the title company contacted them and said the funds needed to be returned, stating there was an issue related to the nephew’s claim. The money was sent back with the understanding it would be properly redistributed. Now months later, the funds are still being held in escrow because the nephew (who is likely also an heir through his deceased mother) is refusing to cooperate and is trying to negotiate for more money. Questions: Is it ...

My daughter is starting a university program that will take her four years to complete. Both of us want me to be in the same city while she’s there. I can buy a condo for 100-125K cash; hoa + property taxes and HOI would be about $500-600/month, but local rents for the same sqft are about $1200-1500/month. I’d lose the $350/mo interest I make in that CD, but I’d also lose the taxes I have to pay on that income, and I’d pay half in housing per month. Basically I’d pay $60,000 in rent over 4 years but no maintenance. I’d pay roughly half that in property taxes/hoa/ins in that same period—and the property would increase in value. What would you do? I hate hoa’s but I also hate throwing away rent. submitted by /u/moschocolate1 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1suiwtr/what_would_you_do/

I’m selling vacant land for 25k and the buyer wants me to pay his portion of the closing cost roughly $700. I’m paying $1500 for the agent. Taxes roughly $200 And my closing costs $700. Total if I pay his closing cost should be around 22k flat. I bought the land 10 years ago for 10k Am I being greedy or should I pay for his closing cost to secure the sale? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. submitted by /u/qaboos246 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1su7fh8/first_time_seller/

we're thinking of adding a bidet to our master bath, curious how future buyers might view the addition. I've heard that once you have one it's tough to have a bathroom without it. submitted by /u/titanium_hydra [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sue5qp/are_bidets_in_a_bathroom_positiveneutralnegative/

We’re getting ready to sell our 4-bedroom house on the North Shore. It’s a 1990s build we’ve lived in for the last 9 years. The kitchen and bathrooms work fine but they’re definitely dated, the backyard is a decent size but nothing fancy, and the whole place could really use fresh paint and some updating. With three young kids the house is very “lived in” right now, toys everywhere, photos on every wall, and all the normal family clutter. I know how important presentation is when selling, especially in the current market. I’ve been looking into property staging sydney to make the photos and open homes look a lot sharper. Has anyone here sold a similar older family home recently? Did you go with full staging or just declutter and repaint yourself? Was it actually worth the cost in the end? submitted by /u/Dapper_Visual_4449 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1stoxsl/is_professional_staging_actually_worth_it_when/

We’re getting ready to sell our 4-bedroom house on the North Shore. It’s a 1990s build we’ve lived in for the last 9 years. The kitchen and bathrooms work fine but they’re definitely dated, the backyard is a decent size but nothing fancy, and the whole place could really use fresh paint and some updating. With three young kids the house is very “lived in” right now, toys everywhere, photos on every wall, and all the normal family clutter. I know how important presentation is when selling, especially in the current market. I’ve been looking into property staging sydney to make the photos and open homes look a lot sharper. Has anyone here sold a similar older family home recently? Did you go with full staging or just declutter and repaint yourself? Was it actually worth the cost in the end? submitted by /u/Dapper_Visual_4449 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1stoxj0/is_professional_staging_actually_worth_it_when/

I'm currently renting an apartment but looking at the possibility of buying a foreclosed house from the city. (City foreclosed previous owners due to unpaid property taxes and now is trying to unload them if they can, otherwise they get demo'ed.) It has repairs mandated by the city to bring it up to code, which must be done in 180 days of closing. I've owned houses in the past and know that it can be hard to get contractors to even bid, depending on the size of the repair. So I'm curious, is it likely that the city has a list of contractors willing to bid and maybe do the work on houses like this (they have a list, only one of which I'm interested in) within the city's timeline? Especially since the mandated repairs are to bring it up to city codes and require permits (thus inspections). Edit for clarity: what I'm wondering about is the timeline for the repairs. 180 days seems very short. submitted by /u/JcWoman [link] [comments] source https:...

I toured a house on Long Island on Monday, gave the offer 30 mins after we left and they accepted the next day. I grew up in nyc around the noise and played on the streets ( literally) would it be any different living on a double yellow street? The driveway is long enough for 8 suvs. submitted by /u/Slight_Suggestion_79 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sthzgq/will_living_on_a_double_yellow_street_bother_me/

We are in the midst of attempting to buy a new house for our family. My wife and I are both 39 and our third child is coming in May. We purchased our first house new in 2012 for $244,000. It is 2300 square feet which is a nice size. However, the square footage is used quite poorly. Huge family rooms, terrible closets and storage. The house we are looking at building is 3596 square feet and will cost around $695,000 all in. This comes out to about 193/sq foot. Slab foundation, 3 car garage, master on main, 5 BR, 4 BA, good school zone, not a bad lot (neighborhood greenspace on one side and behind and another house on other side). Does this seem like a good value? We think it is pretty good since most of the houses in this zip code are usually like $1,000,000+ nowadays. However, this is still a lot of money so wanted to ask. If this is not the place for this type of question , I will delete and move along. Tennessee. submitted by /u/PenguinRhin0 [link] [comments] source ...

In the PNW. Listed our 1800 ft2 1933 renovated house. Agent convinced us to list at a higher pr8ce than I would have. Have 57 saves in less than 24 hours, which I think is stellar. Two showings scheduled. Open house on Saturday if we get there lol. We are motivated sellers but own it outright. Being very bearish on the economy I want to sell it fast so told agent will look at any and all offers. This is my 7th actual house sale so we are not rookies. Will not accept any contingent offer (other than financing if pre-approved) No inspection contingency should keep the Karens away. Probably the last real-estate deal I'll ever do submitted by /u/TJMBeav [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1ssmejz/listed_yesterday/

I know the listing agent doesn’t have to answer everything but I’m wondering what questions we should at least prep to ask them when we go to see the home? It fell out of contract at least 3 weeks after going under contract which makes me believe it had something to do with inspections / negotiation. However, it was relisted for 15k more than the initial list price. Agent claims home went out of contract because the sellers felt they could get more which I think is BS. We had initially put in an offer on this house and the agent said they had offers closer to ask (our offer was under) - at that time, we chose not to bring up our offer though we did love the house. The listing agent claims the inspection report didn’t have any major flags but and of course we’ll get an inspection done ourselves if we go through with putting in an offer but I wanted to do our due diligence prior as well. Separately, the house has a paid off solar pane lease - anything we should ask about there? ...

Hi, all! I am interested a two-family house that has a renovated basement being used (illegally) as a third unit. The basement has undergone extensive renovations, including the addition of a small kitchen and bathroom as well as tiled floors. The two upstairs units have also gotten cosmetic renovations (eg, floors, bathroom, kitchens). Because the basement is not legally “livable space,” it has been excluded from the sq ft calculation, which is 1,672 sq ft. The house sold in 2022 for $277k and is now being listed for $599k. I think that is overpriced given the fact that the legal livable space is 1,672 for a two-family, but the seller seems to be pricing in the basement renovations to the list price. A key detail is that the house was built in 1897 and the only plumbing updates have been for the bathroom renovations in units 1 & 2 & basement. I’m also not sure of the ages of the electrical or heating units. The water heaters will need to be updated soon (one for each unit)...

My realtor suggested we replace the carpet in our house before listing as it is well loved and quite damaged in some areas from our cats. They ideally want us to recarpet the whole house but said downstairs is the priority as it’s the first impression. Most of the damage is upstairs/on the stairs. I’m hesitant to do this because moving the furniture seems like a huge task that I am frankly not up for AND I’m concerned our cats will just damage the new carpet. I suggested offering a credit for the flooring but they think replacing the carpet would be more appealing than the credit. I’m somewhat open to doing the downstairs but really don’t think I can handle a project like the upstairs as we would have to move everything downstairs and then back up. So it seems silly to replace the downstairs when buyers may want a credit anyway after seeing the damage upstairs. submitted by /u/Wrong-Wall-6732 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sropt1/re...

The Keller Williams model is heavily built on “teams” and internal profit-sharing, which can lead to a culture where agents prioritize internal transactions (keeping the deal “in-house”) over finding the best external fit for a buyer. submitted by /u/peppy-mint [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1srkvup/a_fair_critique/

I have a large deal with appraisals that I paid $2,150 for. The old lender misrepresented closing costs one day before closing, so I told him I’m shopping the loan. Found a new lender immediately who was willing to close using the same appraisals. The old lender is acting like a baby and refusing to release the appraisals that I paid for. I reached out to the appraisal company, and they’re also refusing to release them without the old lender’s permission. What can I do here? submitted by /u/NukeyHov [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sqsv40/need_help_commercial_lender_refusing_to_release/

I know this probably is looked down upon, but me and my kid have been living in hotel for nearly a month already. I just retired from the military, and they messed up orders causing a 3 week delay. The USAF had stopped retirement orders starting 1 April, I had requested retirement before that but someone couldn't read the orders. I'm trying to find the best way to move in just 2 weeks before the close out date, and not be a risk to the sellers and be fair to both parties. We wouldn't move any furniture except 2 inflatable mattresses for us to sleep on. My daughter needs to get back into school but it requires a residential address to attend, and a hotel won't work. submitted by /u/Caldersson [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sqsepg/requesting_to_move_in_early/

…and I’m quite torn on how to use it. On the one hand, I could dump it all into points and buy down to 5.49%. That lands me right on a comfy payment number. But the break even period is about 5.5 years, and my credit union does dirt cheap ass refinances. If I used it towards closing costs I could finish the new place’s basement sooner. I’m super open to opinions here. submitted by /u/c0LdFir3 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1spuw8a/writing_an_offer_with_about_17k_of_concession/

Im talking “values“ up 50-100% since Covid in my neighborhood. I’ve toured a few where everything is still original from when the houses were built in 1992 (like original jetted tubs and builder grade bathrooms, 8-10 year old kitchens and roofs). All are asking over $800K when they sold in 2015 for $3-400K. I just sold a house where we had remodeled every major room (kitchen, baths, floors, roof, HVAC) and felt justified in our markup. But it’s crazy now to see sellers asking for that markup for just a few basic maintenance items. Yet most of these sellers are willing to just sit and wait it out until they find a desperate buyer. Several have sat on/off market for close to a year. I’m frustrated (and jealous). I’d like to upgrade my home but I can’t justify these values. submitted by /u/Technical_Quiet_5687 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sptgh5/everything_is_overpriced/

I'm in CA. First, I made such a stupid mistake. Trust but didn't verified. When putting the offer, I asked via text that don't put "as is". my realtor ignored it and there was no inspection contingency in the contract and now I am in the hook for it, in the seller's disclosure, they disclosed there was a leaked in the last heavy rainfall (2 months ago), and in home inspection, the report indicated the roof need to be fixed (mortars failed, tiles were loose.) I lost legal power to ask seller to fix issues. Luckily I still have loan contingency and appraisal contingency. Appraisal came back above market value which is good. but did not mentioned termite or roof leaks. I am using VA loan so the VA required termite/dry rot treatment, but the roof area is gray. Can I reach out the manage broker of the agent and complain for commission credit? chatgpt gave me a decent ideas for the next steps, which is get roof repair estimated and email the agent's team ...

I'm on job hunt since a year and unable to use additional career premium referral due to ineligibility, I'm looking for LinkedIn business premium referral at no cost to continue my job search and LinkedIn learning, i would highly appreciate. You may please dm. Thank you submitted by /u/M_Arslan9 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sp7ymn/has_anyone_linkedin_business_referral_to_share/

So I have a contengcy that we find new housing before close. We've been trying to buy since last April, beat out of houses every single time we put an offer in. We decided to get ours listed first, try to sell and buy at the same time. Now, we got 2 showing requests immediately, and an agent calling our realtor asking if we would accept sight unseen full cash price, and RENT our house back from them, until we find a new one..no escalation clause not an on paper offer, just asking if we would consider that. I'm kind of offended, we have the contengcy for a reason, I'm not wanting to do a rent back when my mortgage is only $720 a month, I can't imagine paying more than my mortgage to rent my own home, whole I HOPE to find another one. As I was writing this, a guy actually drove up to my house (I'm sitting on the porch) and asked me questions about buying it, and the neighborhood. So feels like we at least have some interest. What's the benefits of taking cash off...

We signed a 2-year lease last july to go until august of 2027 (we were planning on getting married in August of this year) but we broke up in March. Is there any way for us to get out of this lease without being on the hook for the entire remainder of the lease term? We are in PA. submitted by /u/GaviFromThePod [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1soqvz9/my_ex_and_i_signed_a_2_year_lease_until_august_of/

I think my question is ultimately: What constitutes a seller "knowing" that there is a serious issue with a home? I recently cancelled a sale for a home I was under contract on after a nightmare inspection. We had a structural engineer come out and confirm the findings, which is that the building is not structurally sound due numerous issues and the cost to get the home safe to inhabit would be hundreds of thousands of dollars. We obviously backed out, explained our reasoning why although we didn't pay for a written report so there isn't really a paper trail. I noticed today the house is back on the market, same asking price, and of course I have no idea what they might say to the next buyer but it does have me wondering: At what point is a seller obligated to tell the next buyer what came up during a previous buyers inspection? submitted by /u/Antique-Signal-5071 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1so94ar/when_do_sell...

Looking for some advice on behalf of a client. He's got 80+ small residential properties, all single-family or very small multifamily, under 200 units total. Each property has property management, and his CPA firm handles the accounting. Should be sorted, but in reality, he's getting buried in all the insane shit that falls between the cracks; insurance claims, vendor coordination, being the liaison between the PMCs and the CPA, general admin that nobody else owns. His time is getting eaten alive, and he wants to add a layer between himself and his property management companies, someone who can own the day-to-day administrative and operational coordination so he can get back to the three other businesses he owns. The obvious answer feels like an Asset Manager, but I'm not sure that's right for a few reasons: The portfolio isn't really growing; this isn't a "find the next deal" role A good Asset Manager wants to be underwriting deals and optim...

Hello, I know there are a lot of information about this, but I think my case is a little different. If I buy a house for the first time, but by cash, without any help or loan, do I still could ask for any help as a first time buyer, for my next house with mortgage? or its better if I put this house with my moms name and not mine, I will live there btw, not she... Cause I dont want to waste this option buying a house with cash... I know if you dont own a house for 3 years, you could use it, but its not an option for me if I put the house in my name Thanks! submitted by /u/Jfgpreddit [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1so5kz7/fha_or_first_time_buyer/

Selling my house currently. I saw on social media once about having a house binder to “give to the buyer”, so prior to selling I made a binder with every useful detail I could think of. And I placed this binder on the counter during showings and open houses. I put in manuals for appliances I had bought (or downloaded and printed them from the internet), added in paint colors (including brand and finish), receipts / screenshots for various items I had for the house (light fixtures, door locks, etc.). I found my Amazon orders and printed out a screenshot of the HVAC filters I use, the stain I use for the deck, the type of grass seed I use, invoices from the trash company, types of plants I had planted, care instructions for the garden, order / part numbers for various parts I had replaced on the oven, literally EVERYTHING I could think of. By the end it was like 30 pages. Was all of it necessary? Probably not. However when I was talking to my agent, she mentioned how a few offers ment...

Hey everyone, looking for some advice because I’m in a tough spot and not sure what the best move is. I recently broke up with my girlfriend and we’re both on a lease together. The issue is that the new lease term starts in August, and I really don’t want to be tied into another full year especially since I won’t be living there. Right now: • She plans on staying in the apartment • I’m trying to move out and get my own place • I can’t realistically afford to pay rent there AND rent somewhere else • She is not willing to replace me on the lease or sublet I’m trying to handle this as cleanly as possible, but I don’t know: • Can I back out of a lease renewal before it starts? • Does she need to agree to remove me from the lease? • Can a landlord force me to stay on if I already signed renewal paperwork? • What are my options if she refuses to cooperate? I live in Wisconsin. If anyone has been through something similar or knows how landlords usually handle this, I’d really apprecia...

Recently viewed a house with my partner and we fell in love. Offered 20k over ask and there was one other competing offer. We got the house for 690k. It’s 45 years old and well built, but certainly has some aging things about it such as the windows and roof. After inspection we found out there’s some things that need to be done sooner than later. At least 3 windows (~5k) the roof (~10k) and the garage door (~3k) should all be replaced within the next year or two. The house has been neglected, cobwebs everywhere, filthy air exchanger, list goes on. We’re thinking we should negotiate down to 675k. Is requesting 15k off crazy? What’s the likelihood they go back to the competing offer and take theirs? Guidance appreciated submitted by /u/Commercial-Can4805 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sn43c0/negotiation_after_inspection/

My wife and I walked a historic 1902 farmhouse yesterday and are seriously interested but have some concerns before moving forward. Key facts: 4,400 sq ft Private in-ground pool Metal roof 2012, HVAC recently updated, new septic just done No structural issues disclosed Pre-1978 so lead paint is a factor Two car garage A few things we're trying to get a handle on: What's a realistic cost to add a full bathroom upstairs? What would it cost to extend central air to rooms not currently on the system? What should we tackle first in a home this age? Anything about 1902 homes specifically that isn't obvious but we should know going in? We're pretty handy and have good people around us who can help. Planning to do as much ourselves as legally possible and phase the renovation over several years. Are we being realistic or are we in over our heads? link below submitted by /u/EatADubya [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comme...

I've been looking at the numbers on rental properties in Cabo and the returns seem solid, but I'm nervous about buying property in Mexico as a first timer. I'm based in California and I've heard the market there has gotten a lot more competitive in the last couple years. Would love to hear from anyone who has investment property in the Los Cabos area. Is it worth it, and did you use a local agent or try to do it remotely? submitted by /u/KaleidoscopeDeep3453 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1smzf7g/is_cabo_san_lucas_still_a_good_real_estate/

EDIT: I thought I made this clear enough but apparently I didn’t, I’m not buying this property. I wrote a post about trying to buy a condo from a friend which is really just half of a house. The HOA is two people. They had a problem with my dog being over 35 pounds, but all communication was done through my friend and they made me promise not to contact the other owner directly, which is a red flag. The update is, I insisted on speaking to the other owner, and I was told they refuse to talk to me at all until the sale is finalized. Is this a normal way for a co-owner in this situation to behave? It seems like a huge problem to me. I told my lawyer I'm withdrawing from the property. I have never bought any property before and this is my first attempt trying to get a condo. I decided to give up on this idea and get an apartment until I learn more about how condos are supposed to work. PS I got a lot of comments on my thread about my dog being an ESA. These comments all seem to b...

I have a question about qualifying when self employed through my own business in the U.S. Midwest. I'm getting divorced and the child support I receive will be $470 and my alimony will be $800 a month. I'm self employed and the last four years on my taxes my net income for my business was: $37K, $21K, $19K and $8K (yeah, decreasing) and I have about $14K in savings and excellent credit and no debt. My husband makes most of our income, but agreed that if I can refinance the house in my name he will let me have it because the equity in our house lets him keep more of his retirement. What I'm trying to figure out is can I qualify for a loan for $107K for a house that is $300K so I can take over the loan in the divorce? Trying to figure out how I can make this work, but I'm concerned my income isn't high enough. Can I do an FHA loan? What could help this situation? submitted by /u/Bone_Apple_Teat [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealE...

My wife and I have outgrown our current house. By all accounts it is a great house, we just need more space and outgrown the area. It is a three story, 5 bed, 2 bath, single family home just outside of Boston. We do have a disagreement on how to move forward to selling it though. We have done a fair amount of work and up keep while we have lived here, such as put in a brand new backyard with irrigation, new water heater, refreshed rooms and bathrooms. We both agree on the common touch ups before selling like new paint, sand and refinish our hardwood floors that have a few years of dog scratches in them. Where we diverge is doing some additional renovations before we attempt to sell. My wife is convinced we need to add an addition to the house so we can put a bathroom on first floor (we have one on the second floor and one on the third floor) and refinish our basement (standard unfinished New England basement, the floor is pretty uneven and could do with a better sump pump) or the ho...

Hello. I’m very eager to sell my home and would appreciate some advice. My realtor has been disorganized—misplacing paperwork and not following through on deadlines she set, like lowering the price when promised. My biggest concern is the listing photos: they weren’t done professionally and include poor lighting, blurry shots, her fingers in the frame, awkward angles, and even random shots (like my litter box and a small, cluttered pantry), which I worry could deter buyers. She did hire a professional for 360 video, but not the photos. As a buyer, I personally mainly look at photos vs a 360 video, but maybe others are different? I mentioned disliking the photos, admittedly I wasn’t specific because I have anxiety over confrontation, but I did express wanting new ones. She didn’t seem jazzed about it, but said I could retake them and send new ones to her, however she cannot remove what she has already uploaded. I’m in central Florida where there’s a lot of competition from new builds...

Yesterday, we received the post-inspection repair list. Only a couple of things I thought were really relevant--one was an HVAC system that we were currently in the process of repairing--disclosed early on--and we are now replacing. They asked for $30K in credit. We countered that we're replacing the HVAC (the most expensive thing on the list) and that they can deal with the rest. The original price holds. We're willing to come down a little, but we already took their lower than asking offer because we know the house is older and stuff happens. I'm nervous that they'll completely walk away. We had multiple offers and our realtor thinks we'll have options if they do walk away. Still doesn't make me feel less nervous. submitted by /u/geekymom [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sl6shf/nervous_about_counter_to_repair_requests/

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Background: My wife (25F) and I (27M) live in an apartment in the suburbs of a major Midwestern city. My father purchased a three flat in 2010 and had it fully renovated in 2015. The building is worth approximately $600,000 now. He recently had a long time tenant move out, who he was actually under charging but fair market value of rent is approximately $2000/mo. The other two units collect $1900/mo and $1100/mo respectively. My dad plans to snow bird down in Florida after he retires and would like someone to keep up with the maintenance. He planned to use the 3 flat to borrow against for a mortgage down in Florida because he has Covid level low interest rates. The deal: He originally told my wife and I that we could take over the 3 flat and collect rent but would be responsible for property taxes (approx $1000/mo) and maintenance/upkeep + giving him $2000/month. He is in the process of establishing an LLC for the 3 flat and putting it in a trust. We sat down and once we got to tal...

first time buyer here. i expected some differences but not this much variation in total costs. the rates are close but fees and breakdowns keep shifting just enough to make it confusing. i’m trying to compare them side by side but not sure what i’m actually supposed to prioritize. what ended up being the deciding factor for you? submitted by /u/augustcero [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1sk8i0n/got_three_different_quotes_this_week_and_im/

So I've been hanging around this sub for a bit absorbing advice before listing my apartment in Sydney Newtown, and honestly all the discussions about staging have pretty much sold me on doing it. The before/after photos people post are genuinely impressive. But now I'm questioning a bit For those who've used a professional staging company - how does the process actually work? Like do they rock up with a van full of furniture, arrange everything, shoot the photos, and then pack it all up the same day? Or does the furniture stay for the entire listing period? I'm trying to figure out the logistics and whether I'm essentially renting furniture that sits in my empty place for weeks. Also what's a reasonable budget for this in Sydney? I've seen quotes ranging from a few hundred for a consultation to $3K+ for full vacant property staging. And one more thing - has anyone gone the DIY route where you just get advice on what to buy and arrange it yourself? I don...

TLDR; We acquired a property in late 2023 and subsequently encountered difficulties with mortgage payments in 2024, leading to foreclosure proceedings in 2025. We have recently discovered significant structural issues with the home. We purchased a house in Minnesota in late 2023 without an in-person viewing, relying instead on inspection reports, appraisals, and our real estate agent's assurances. Upon moving in, we observed signs of structural instability, such as uneven floors and unusual support beams, in this small farmhouse originally built in the late 1800s. We did not think much about it given it is a very old property. By mid-2024, I experienced job loss, which impacted our ability to make mortgage payments. Foreclosure proceedings began in early 2025. We have been working to delay the foreclosure through various means, and now we have approximately one month before the property is scheduled for auction. We attempted to sell the house in mid-2024 after realizing we coul...