How can we sell our house, when everyone is scared off by the vacant burned house next door? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Nov 17, 2009 - 9 answers

I've got some doubts about our current SoCal real estate agent. At first, there didn't seem to be a problem. But recent events have made me wonder if we're wasting his time. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2009 - 15 answers

How do we sell a house in the U.S. from abroad ASAP? [more inside]
posted by alopez on Jul 14, 2009 - 9 answers

In January we moved across the country and put our house on the market. Our realtor is a friend of the family. I had misgivings about using a friend, but, he has helped us a lot in the last few years and I felt we should go with him. Since January he has contacted us twice, once to tell us about an open house and another time to ask a few questions from potential buyers. I email him about once a month and usually have to wait 2 - 3 days for a response. Often the response does not address our questions. Instead we get a brief personal greeting followed by what feels like a form response. I want to address his lack of communication, but, as this is the first time I've sold a house, I don't know what is reasonable to expect from a realtor. What level of communication is reasonable to expect given our location/situation?
posted by a22lamia on Jun 8, 2009 - 21 answers

We've been waiting a week for a response to our offer on an REO (foreclosure) property. Today we got a bank addendum.. [more inside]
posted by yarrr on Mar 27, 2009 - 4 answers

We're considering purchasing a home by ourselves, without using a buyer's agent. General pros/cons? And if it's possible to save on commissions by doing this, how should we introduce that idea into the process? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Feb 18, 2009 - 19 answers

Why do realtor often put their picture on "for sale" sign?
posted by racingjs on Dec 10, 2008 - 20 answers

I want some serious, hardcore real estate data so that I can analyze what's really happening with the market in my area. Obviously, realtors have access to this local data, but the general public has no way to get at it. Does anyone know of any workarounds or resources that make this info available to the general public? [more inside]
posted by BirdD0g on May 1, 2008 - 11 answers

Do we really need to refinish our hardwood floors before we list our condo? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket on Jan 11, 2008 - 23 answers

I am looking for advice on forming a direct relationship with my landlord. [more inside]
posted by tellurian on Jun 15, 2007 - 11 answers

(Realtor filter) Can anyone recommend a realtor for New Jersey (Central-to North Central Jersey that is)? [more inside]
posted by narebuc on Mar 28, 2007 - 5 answers

Help me find a good real estate agent in Los Angeles (the Valley). [more inside]
posted by GIRLesq on Mar 8, 2007 - 14 answers

Do we really need to use a realtor to buy this condo? [more inside]
posted by arco on Sep 28, 2006 - 15 answers

I am trying to sell my very inexpensive condo. What is required for me to do sell it without an agent? [more inside]
posted by curiousleo on Jun 8, 2005 - 17 answers

My friend is selling her home on a by-owner basis ("FSBO", i.e., not using a realtor) and is pondering listing it with online FSBO sites. Good idea? Bad idea? Better ideas? [more inside]
posted by rodii on Apr 5, 2005 - 3 answers

Does anyone know of a website that rates realtors in Manhattan?
posted by mert on Jan 2, 2005 - 0 answers