Joe Stone - Realtor (R) answered:
What are the customary itemized closing costs for a seller in Fort Worth, TX? or What is typicall for a seller to pay?
Just to cut to the chase, like I said in my earlier post, I haven't lately seen anything close to 4% seller costs to sell a house lately.
On a typical $100K home, this is what I gene
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John Straub answered:
Wanted: Seller's Realtor
Good Evening SB
I live in Far North Fort Worth, it looks like your property may be in the 76137 zip code which is also in far North Fort Worth. Properties in this area generally sell
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Bruce Lynn answered:
Subject 2 transaction gone south
Time for an attorney.
Unfortunately we hear this way way to often.
Everyone gets taken in these kinds of deals.
Too late to stay away so your only course of action is to get an attor
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Joseph Fernandez answered:
We need to upgrade to a larger house. In order for us to get a loan for another home...we need to get out from under our current one. Never been late.
MEETING YOUR NEEDS AND EXCEEDING YOUR DREAMS!
Step one contact an agent and setup an initial consultation. This will give me the ability to render my own thoughts and what you should
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Nathan Beckey answered:
What payments that the seller of a home have to pay?
Depending on the contract standard items are. Also all of these are negotiable with the buyer or seller:
-Title Policy, generally $1K per $100K
-HOA Resale Cert / HOA Transfer Fees
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Joseph Fernandez answered:
What online sources can I check to find sales records in Fort Worth. I live out of state.
Please, feel free to contact me today in regards to assisting you. www.tad.org is a great source however it can be very time consuming if you're a first time user. Are you possibly look
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Joseph Fernandez answered:
I am looking for a real estate agent with a recent record of sales within the Historic Southside neighborhood.
Please, feel free to contact me today in regards to assisting you. Are you currently looking to buy or sell in this area?
Keller Williams Realty
3xUS Army Vet./ Real Estate Consult
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John Straub answered:
My Family Owns a house at 3712 El Campo Fort Worth 76107. We are wanting to get rid of it after my father passed it does need work.
Wow, a lot of great answers here. My approach though would be this, if you don't fix the home before selling it, the investor who gave you the low price may be right in his assesment.
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Joseph Fernandez answered:
What are some ways to make my home more commpetive?
It has been for sell for 14 months.
First step, when your contract ends setup multiple appointments with numerous agents find the one that best fits your needs. Second: Let your house stay off of the market long enough fo
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Anna Brocco answered:
How can I get the most exposure selling my home by owner?
How ironic that you are choosing to sell by owner, but yet are looking for agents to guide you on your marketing efforts; you received good advice below...post your property in various
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Elwanna Mceuen answered:
What are some effective ways to increase the value of your home before selling?
A market analysis and consultation with an experienced REALTOR for your area would be the first step so you don't spend money you may not recover. A fresh coat of paint, remove al
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Rick DeVoss answered:
My wife passed away in Jan 2011 and her name still shows on the mortgage. How do I remove it? I am planning on getting married and want to sell the ho
To Denjon105:
You need legal advice that a Real Estate Agent or mortgage broker can't give you. (Wrong website!)
People who live in another state have no idea what the law in
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Dan Tabit answered:
I need to find a realtor, who can help me sell a house that needs work and that's valued less than $50,000.
Sherri,
I'm sorry for your difficulties. In reality, FSBO's only get seen by a tiny portion of the buying public. Those who focus on them are hoping to save themselves the
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T.E. Sumner answered:
Is there such a thing as a "fixer upper loan?"
It's possible that an inspection might reveal some defect that would be a required repair for a lender, but that's somewhat unlikely.
VA was the worst for sellers, requirin
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Bruce Lynn answered:
I was willed a home that is paid for. I need to sell it fast. But trying to find a probate attorney. Can I start trying to sell b4 its in my name?
Darren,
If there is a will and it is uncontested, the initial probate process can happen pretty fast.
Call me and we can get you hooked up with an attorney.
Even if you are the exe
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Guy Gimenez ABR, CRS, GRI answered:
Selling house that needs work
If you don't have the money or time to complete the repairs / updates, you might also want to consider selling to an investor on a cash basis. In addition to being a broker I'
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Don Groff answered:
I purchased my home in 2007 and trying to sell it now to relocate back hometown, home is completely paid for and taxes/insurance uptodate, what option
You should set appointments with several Realtors in your area. Have them give you a market analysis on what your home is worth. Do not make the mistake of going with the agent who gi
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Dp2 answered:
Want to put my house for sale w/ a lease/ purchase option. Seems it's almost illegal in TX. Don't want to cheat anyone, just sell house.
I'm also an investor who specializes in creative financing (ie lease-options, seller financing, etc). I know that Darin is legitimate and knows what he's talking about. Keep
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Bruce Lynn answered:
Is it worth it to hire an appraiser to find lost square footage and should you have your home appraised before putting it on the market?
I rarely see anyone do this, but not a bad idea....maybe even a good idea.
You might be able to use the appraisal from when you bought the house to see size.
If you are going to hir
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Dan Chase answered:
How to sell a home in saturated Park Glen? We've dropped the price 3 times and it still sits.
You dropped price 3 times.
How much did you drop the price?
If you went from $587,000 to $582,000 that is not even noticed. It is to small a percentage to care about. It looks mor
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