Molly Ironmonger answered:
Can I get pre approved before I sell my house even though I won't have the down payment yet?
This is a great question. You are not alone. I am working with a client in a similar situation right now. When talking to your mortgage broker or lender, have the conversation about wh
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Minnie answered:
How to list a home for sale?
Same here I have been trying and trying to list a home for sale for days. I even contacted them and they never got back to me!!! Go with Zillow. It is easy.
Guy Gimenez answered:
Can you transfer title if there is a lienholder? If you do transfer the warranty deed. Is it legal?
Yes, you can transfer all or a portion of interest you own to another party. Just be aware that the owner may still end up in foreclosure if the other party does not pay the note as th
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Douglas Vogelsass answered:
The foundation company wants to buy me out of the "lifetime" warranty on their work. How much does the lack of a warranty affect sales?
A good rule of thumb for the price change of residential properties in Austin is about 2%-3%/year. At a current value of $160,000, you can do the math. Maybe ask the foundation company
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Laura Rosales, Realtor answered:
I have a nice Townhome, build in 2012, priced to sell but hardly any showings. What am I or my Realtor not doing?
No Showings! That is something Realtors are not hearing much these days.
There could be many factors and I would first recommend that you ask your Realtor this questions.
Then consi
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Jeff Harris answered:
What is more important: Small 3rd bedroom/flex office room or open concept living spaced?
If you can make that space flexible enough by providing a large opening you can close off with french doors or pocket doors, instead of removing the whole wall, you can have the flexibi
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Robert Paquette answered:
What makes a Realtor Great?
They should be as pretty as I am, have plenty, plenty energy, keep positive at all times, deal with integrity and demand that of all you work with including buyers and sellers, have a s
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Shannon T. Schmitz answered:
Which appliances are most cost effective for upgrading to sell?
If a home seller is going to invest in upgrading their kitchen appliances, then the question should be ... Should I replace all of the appliances?
When a home shows with only a few
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Brad Golik answered:
Space is tight and promotion helps!
Mack,
As a condo specialist, in Portland, OR., I am not the guy that you will be selecting to sell your condo so my comments are pretty unbiased! There are many things to look at but t
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Bill Austin answered:
I have a 2/1 in Windsor Park. Should I lease the home for a year or two and then sell or simply sell outright?
Ripcyn,
I'll take a shot at this one. First let me say, you are asking a "specific" question and all I can give is a "general" answer. 1) What will you do for
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Mary LaFon answered:
My home is incorect on trulia, my realtor says they've changed it, trulia is the only web page were it's wrong on, how can I get it fixed?
Trulia's customer service is great! Have they fixed the issue?
Betina Foreman answered:
Are there any agents in Austin looking to work open houses? I have several listings that need to be held open and I can't be in two places at
Dear Toni,
I did NOT mean for you to switch your license to KW. I was saying you should go and ask some of their new agents to hold the houses open for you. They have about 100-200 new
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Charles Runnels answered:
how do I post an apartment for rent?
Get rid of clutter, Turn on all the lights, and take the best photos you can. Also, not a bad idea to take a quick video and upload to Youtube. That really helps when you have people
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Betina Foreman answered:
Home Warranty Company
Home Warranty of America also covers homes in the Austin area and they provide a 13 month warranty. You can search online as I know there are about a dozen serving Texas. Good luck!
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Shannon T. Schmitz answered:
Why it is important to stage a home when selling? Do most agents stage/redesign their listings?
Alicia;
Every area is different regarding home staging, as it hasn't rapidly caught on in some areas and some real estate agents do not see the value.
For over 12 years now I includ
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Christopher Pagli - ABR, GREEN answered:
Need input as to why our house is not getting any showings
Along with price marketing is extremely important. If people don't know about the home then it would explain no showings. Ask your agent what they are doing beyond the local MLS.
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Betina Foreman answered:
Energy Audit Recommendation
Here are the two energy auditors I use most often. Give them a call.
ECO Inspections Roland Huettel roland@ecoinspections.com (512) 784-3429
Energy Audit MastersJames Davis Contac
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Betina Foreman answered:
The photo of my property is of the neighbors house. Trulia needs to fix this.
The site is only as good as the agents that provide content. You can always "claim" your home and upload the correct photo of your home on the Trulia website. Or you can have your Realt
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Ricardo Penagos answered:
Is there a law in Texas that states if you sell your house, you HAVE to leave a stove in it for the buyer?
It is an FHA REQUIREMENT.
KITCHEN APPLIANCES (functional)
• Range/oven is required (only IF a built-in unit)
• (Free standing/Slide-in units NOT Required)
• Dishwasher is re
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Betina Foreman answered:
Rent potential for my townhouse
The rental market is red hot in Austin because fewer potential buyers are qualifying due to banks tighter lending requirements. My last leasehouse in Tarrytown had an application submit
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