I have a relatively large half-duplex with about 1,450 square feet of living space. The main issue is that it only has two bedrooms on the second floor, which leaves me with a very large [living room]( https://imgur.com/a/Kwmr47d ) and kitchen. There is also an [additional room/den]( https://imgur.com/a/gzJpr2R ) directly off the living room that has its own exit to the back patio. I’m considering enclosing that area and turning it into a legal third bedroom. It meets all of the requirements for a bedroom; I’m just not sure whether it makes sense given that the room also provides access to the back patio. The alternative would be to keep it as a two-bedroom and advertise the additional room as an office/study or bonus room. My thought is that a true three-bedroom would obviously command higher rent and potentially appeal to a larger pool of tenants. What do you think makes more sense? I’m open to other ideas as well. submitted by /u/no-look-passing [link] [com...

https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/170r3di/comment/k3miyyq/ submitted by /u/usicafterglow [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1wyqi82/this_guy_had_a_crystal_ball/

Well, as it says- we had an offer accepted & the agent wants to still list the home as active & show it. We already had this happen once & they had a better offer in before we could even sign the counter offer. Looking for some insight or others who have possibly been in a similar situation with a home sale contingency. Did it work out? Did it not? I feel like it’s hard to be excited about it knowing that someone could take the property on a better offer all the way til close date. We’re aware that it has to be disclosed to perspective buyers but it’s a pretty sought out market. The home buying process is a big game that I don’t want to play. I just want a nice house for my family 😭 submitted by /u/CheddarMoose [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1wyliq6/offer_accepted_on_terms_of_still_being_able_to/

Im a 27yo sales guy who wants to learn the ropes and get started in this industry. Not sure what's feasible, have been looking at possibly pursuing realty as a side hustle but any other good ways to dive in? submitted by /u/jscummy [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1wyiz6o/any_good_ways_to_dip_my_toes_in_to/

There's a house I wanted to buy 3 years ago in my area. My in-laws had previously pledged to help my husband and I purchase a home in lieu of giving us a wedding gift, but they reneged and the house went to someone else for $1.15 million. (I'm still pissed about this by the way, those lying snakes) Now it's 3 years later, the new owners have added a pool and a kitchen to the playroom upstairs (weird but whatever). It's still a beautiful home and I would like to purchase it, but they've jacked the price to $1.5 million, which is far and away above market rate in our area, which has been stagnant. I'm planning to lowball $1.2 million and work my way up to $1.3 slowly. My question for the subreddit, as there are probably people on here more experienced than me: how will this go over? Are they going to reject me out of hand? What might happen in this scenario? submitted by /u/Sea_Cloud_6705 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r...

House was purchased in 2022 for $415k per Zillow. Was originally listed in December of 2025 for $500k. It has continuously decreased in price since then with it being listed for rent in June of this year for $3500 (I'm assuming the mortgage payment?). Later, taken off the market for a few weeks and then reposted for sale. It currently sits at $444k with the seller being "motivated" with $15k in concessions. The house was built in 2022 with a well known builder that's considered to be good in this area in Georgia. My offer: $420k with $10k in seller concessions. Is this reasonable? I love the house, and I've actually been interested in a brand new build that the builder has listed for $436k with $25k in concessions using their lender, but I'm not as big a fan of the lot. The lot on the 2022 version is much bigger, already fenced in, and the kitchen definitely has more upgrades. submitted by /u/TotallyNotMichele [link] [comments] source ...

Trying to sell a home that has not gotten any offers for 39 days since it’s been on the market. I have had 7 showings and already lowered the price of the home by 10k. I’ve dropped the price a few times. If you need more information please ask away. My question is should I just try renting again or should I leave it on the market? I have a heloc I’m paying for at 6.75% fixed. So about 520 a month tenant paid for all utilities. It use to rent for about $1250. What should I do leave it and keep it on the market or rent it out again? submitted by /u/greenee111 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1wxkv34/rental_im_trying_to_sell/

Currently in the process of decluttering and packing away all personal items to get ready for professional photos and video and eventually open house and showings. I’ve already packed away a lot of extra beauty and cosmetic things (hand soaps, makeup, perfume). What remains is our everyday stuff- toothbrushes, skincare, contact lens stuff, all shower things- body soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner. I struggle with contamination OCD and I worry if it’s safe to leave our things “out”? They will be stored in the bathroom closet or inside the cabinets of bathroom vanity. Should I pack it all up to take with in our car during open house and showings or is it safe to leave in the house with strangers? I have all of our over the counter medication and supplements in a box ready to go already. submitted by /u/GlitterBombBomb [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1wxfvn5/struggling_with_mental_health_and_selling_our/

First time homebuyer in Portland, OR. Buying a duplex, currently occupied on both sides. Renters have been aware of potential sale of the hpuse for over a year. Seller is refusing to deliver rental termination notice to the renters. I am aware that I need to provide a 90-day rental termination notice next week, when the house becomes mine. My question is... how do I do this? Is there formal paperwork I need to have verified somehow? Do I mail it? Tape to the door? Additionally, how do I notify them that I am the new landlord for the next 3 months? Text? Mail? I am new to all of this, a bit overwhelmed, and looking for kindness and guidance. Thank you! submitted by /u/kissesforpiggy [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1wwza3m/new_buyer_evicting_tenants_from_duplex/

TL;DR: The seller’s agent repeatedly bypassed our agent and behaved unprofessionally throughout the transaction. After closing, I sent a calm email asking that the sign be removed and future communication go through our agent; she responded by calling me angry and hostile and questioning my mental state. We were prompt, cooperative, and polite throughout. Would you escalate the thread to her supervising broker and leave a factual review, or document it and move on unless she contacts us again? We recently closed on a home after a difficult and unusually contentious transaction. We had our own buyer’s agent, and the agent involved here represented the sellers, not us. The seller’s agent was also a personal friend of the sellers, which may be relevant context given how informal and personal some of the interactions became. Throughout the process, the seller’s agent repeatedly contacted me directly instead of communicating through our agent, even though our agent was readily available....