Real Estate
  Questions and Answers

>Options for homeowners who owe more than their home's value.
 
>Between Friends
 
> Should I rent or should I sell?  
> How do you sell a home quickly?  
 
> Can you keep your stove when you sell your home?      
> The property inspection uncovered defects, is the deposit refundable?
 
> Can the seller's RealtorŪ insist we prequalify with his or her lender?      
> When should a consumer file a complaint with the California Association of RealtorsŪ?
 
> Can the home seller leave their washer and dryer behind?      
> What is the executor's role in the home sale?
 
> Should the buyer remove their investigative contingency without a termite report?      
> What is the executor's role in the home sale?
 
> After closing escrow, mold is found - who is responsible?                       
> Home shopping - comparing apples to oranges.
 
> Why hasn't your home sold?                       
> What are your options when you can't afford to sell?
 
> Is it ever a good idea to restrict showings?                       
> How does HAFA impact second liens in a short sale?
 
> Must homebuyers respond to counter offers even while on vacation?                        
> How long to wait on short sale?
 
> After a showing, who is responsible for stain on carpet?                        
> Buyers must act quickly to avoid a multiple counter offer.
 
> How long should a seller wait for the right buyer?                                   
> Should you sign a promissory not when selling short?
 
> What's the difference between a credit and a price reduction?              
> Three months on the market and why no offers?
 
> How to sell a dirty home.                                                                          
> How to hire a real estate agent, the second time around.
 
> How to find a home inspector.                                                                 
> How to make an FHA offer more attractive.
 
> When should a buyer waive their inspection contingency?                    
> How to determine the condition of hardwood floors under carpet.
 
> When is a home sold?                                                                              
> How many inspectors does it take to inspect a home?
 
> Who should be notified of items stolen from a bank foreclosure?            
> How to tell if your REALTORŪ is lazy or looking out for your best interests?
 
> What lighting improvements should I make to a Spanish home?              
> How complicated is selling for sale by owner?
 
> What is a specific power of Attorney?                                                           
> How often do houses fall out of escrow?
 
> What exactly is a trust sale?                                                               
> How soon is too soon to sign a listing contract with a REALTORŪ?
 
> Are the holidays a bad time of year to relist our home?                      
> The benefits of hiring a Realtor before the for-sale sign goes up.
> Is there a formula used when making an offer on a home?                
> Save money on electricity while your home is on the market.
> Home sellers should downplay holiday decor.
> Barking dog solutions when selling your home.
> Will St Joseph really help sell your home?                                       
> Should we remove our loan contingency without formal loan approval?
 
> Selling your home – how critical is it to organize the pantry?              
> What is a final walk through and must the seller attend?

>Should I replace old window treatments before selling my aunt’s home
>Do your homework before hiring a Realtor
 
>Are refrigerator magnets considered clutter when selling one's home? 
>Why would a Realtor refuse to take a listing?
 
>What does selling AS IS really mean?                                                        
>Is it wise to drastically underprice our home's listing price?
 
>When making an offer to purchase must the buyer's deposit be 3%    
>What is a homestead declaration?
 
>What to do about questionable Realtor open house conduct?             
>Must I disclose a FEMA insurance settlement?
 
>Who owns the fence and who is responsible for replacement?            
>From the home seller's perspective: Learn what to expect during the home inspection.
 
>After closing escrow, when must the seller move?                                          
>Ins and outs of a foreclosure purchase.
>Possession to the buyer is negotiable.                                                         
>What are the pitfalls of a seller rent back?
>Which kitchen flooring is best for resale?                                                          
>Point of sale requirements vary by city.
 
>What is a date of death evaluation?                                                             
>How to get privacy when viewing homes.
>Should the buyer and seller meet during real estate negotiations?                               >Can the commission be reduced if a friend purchases your home?
 
>What is buyer's remorse?                                                                                   
>When is it time to fire your Realtor?
 
>Excluding light fixtures from the sale - when is the best time to remove them?   
>What is an incurable defect?
 
>What does being underwater in your home mean?
>What's reasonable when showing a tenant's home?

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