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

Seeking recommendations for realtors in Olympia, WA. Failing that, seeking suggestions for how to find a good realtor if you don't know many people locally to ask. [more inside]
posted by Kat Allison on Jul 21, 2009 - 1 answer

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

Help us start to look for a house? [more inside]
posted by InsanePenguin on Feb 23, 2009 - 13 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

What are our options in closing on our first home? (Details inside) [more inside]
posted by ForeverDcember on Jan 23, 2009 - 10 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

Looking for a realtor in Weymouth/Hanover/Pembroke/Southfield MA... [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Jan 6, 2008 - 4 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

I caught the estate agent, who is handling the sale of the apartment I have just been evicted from, snooping through my stuff. [more inside]
posted by srboisvert on Apr 26, 2007 - 18 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

We just sold our house and moved out. I dismounted my front and rear surround speakers from the ceiling and packed them up. The realtor called to apologise for not going through this properly but I have to give them back. Recourse? [more inside]
posted by NailsTheCat on Feb 2, 2007 - 51 answers

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

OK, we FINALLY got an offer on our house (after 4 months on the market) and we can't decide if we should accept. [more inside]
posted by SheIsMighty on Aug 27, 2006 - 22 answers

Is it always a bad idea to sell a house to a friend? [more inside]
posted by sohcahtoa on Feb 13, 2006 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a good Chicago apartment and landlord ... and also, thoughts on how to practically avoid stinkers when you can't talk to and/or don't know the tenants. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Sep 6, 2005 - 19 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

BostonRealty: My lease ends in September and a friend and I are planning on moving in together. We need a new place. We both work full time (and then some) and have some pretty specific requirements. Should we be having a realtor help us look? [more inside]
posted by ThePants on May 20, 2005 - 7 answers

I'm fixing up my house to sell mid- to late summer; refinishing wood floors, etc. It's gotten so that I've realized that the one huge detractor that could quash buyers' interest in the house is the windows. Should I replace before sale? [more inside]
posted by clever sheep on Apr 10, 2005 - 19 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

I'm trying to find an apartment in North Jersey (Belleville, Bloomfield, Rutherford, Clifton, Montclair), but brokers and realtors have saturated the online classified ads and Google results and I'd like to avoid unnecessary fees. Any advice? I've checked Craig's List and the Village Voice and I have a few local papers, but I'd like to know of a decent way to skirt the middle man.
posted by alphanerd on Aug 26, 2004 - 16 answers

I'm going crazy trying to sell my house. It's been on the market for a little over 60 days now, which I know isn't unreasonable, but it's making me nuts. Any suggestions on getting it to sell faster without lowering the price? Ridiculous superstitions welcome.
posted by LittleMissCranky on May 30, 2004 - 32 answers

So let's assume I own a house in MD. It's completely empty, clean, and requires no beautification. The catch is, I don't live anywhere near MD. What's the best way to find a buyer since I can't show the place myself?
posted by SeizeTheDay on May 22, 2004 - 9 answers

Buying a home without a realtor. My landlord wants to sell the place I am living in (he lives in the lower, me the upper) because he is using the money to buy a business. He wants to sell quickly as the business loan is contingent on his sale of the home. The only catch is that he wants to forgo using a realtor by using an attorney instead. Has anyone here ever bought a home this way? What are the advantages/disadvantages on my end? Any common mistakes to avoid?
posted by sharksandwich on May 5, 2004 - 16 answers