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Getting Frustrated! Why does it make you select a location when you use general area?
How can you input a question without have to select a location if it has nothing to do with a specific area?
Do you know your numbers?
It has been said the 2nd most important thing aside from strong lead generating or prospecting is to know your numbers. I am to teach a class on this in our Market Center. Please tell me what numbers you…
when should we put our home up for sale?
Our townhouse (part of a co-op) used to belong to HUD and is about to convert to market-rate co-op or condo after we vote on Sept. 10. Once the conversion process is over we will fully own our townhouse.…
fixer-uppers for rent?
I have my own tools, and do old house restorations. Where do I find these properties?
is this true & possible to buy a house 100% finance with seller consesion included?
Hello. I am in the process to sell my own house by the owner and my buywer told me that he has good down payment-deposit & closing fee and very good credit report, now I find out from my lawyer that in…
When you answer a question on Voices and check the box -?
"email me when answers to this question are posted" - is there any way to stop the emails? I love the answers and save many questions to go back and look, but now I am being bombarded with emails. Thanks…
Are net listings legal and/or ethical?
For example, homeowner wants/needs a certain amount for his home. He doesn't care about anything more. He doesn't care how much or how little his real estate agent makes. He doesn't want to negotiate…
Website bounce rate
I am looking for some suggestions to keep my bounce rate down on my website. Any ideas here.
Re. condo vs. market-rate co-op, wouldn't more people be attracted to lower-priced co-op rather than condo?
Thanks for all of your answers, I feel better about the packing & cleaning I have started & my husband is working on updating the bthrm. We will retile ktchn floor and paint the whole house neutral next.…
What is the prgram helps the most for first time house buyers?
My fiance and I are looking to buy a house within the next 6 months. We would like some help, if we could get it. I heard of programs for first time house buyers, but I don't know where to start? any…
Arizona Realtors what`s your opinion about this "New-home sales inch up in July" & RL Brown
New-home sales inch up in July The East Valley Tribune reports that sales of Valley new homes in July rose 4.7 percent from June with 3,128 new home sales, according to the latest Phoenix Housing Market…
What does anybody know about the San Fernando city area (crime, reputation, etc)?
And is it better/worse than surrounding areas? Specifically, we are looking at the Lake View Terrace end of Sylmar, and San Fenando near Glenoaks. Thanks for your imput!
How do I find an agent to work with from Trulia.?
My fiance and I are coming to Nixa tomorrow. We are from Elk Grove IL checking out the area and have a few homes we are interested in looking at. Is there more than 1 agent we have to find for each indiviual…
Given the present financial climate, would it be better to buy a house in the spring (more on market, etc.)?
I am moving to Erie, PA, and have the option of living with a relative for a little while. I could also rent an apt., or buy a house now. I was told there's always more to see in the spring, but it seems…
how's the property tax calculated for these newport condos (james morone)?
also, what's the ave rent for a studio in james morone?
Short Sale
I've heard lots about Short sales and know some people who have done them. If you've done them, What was your experience? I think this may also benifit many people who come to Trulia to get professional…
Just wondering but is Port Jefferson living as good as I have heard?.. How is the commute to NYC? Thank you!
Thinking of moving to Port Jefferson becasue of affordable homes available and the serenity of it. But how is the commute to NYC?
Congratulations! Pam Winterbauer!
Congratulations Pam on being elected Treasurer of Bay East Association of Realtors!
Do you think foreclosures are a good deal? Why or Why Not?
Las Vegas become a hot spot for foreclosures. As a Las Vegas Real Estate Agent, I personally educate my buyers on exactly what it takes to get into a foreclosure. It often seems, that once the bank pads…
Where can I buy an affordable piece of land in Hawai'i.?
I am looking for land in Hawaii on the Big Island. Where can I buy affordable and still have views and great weather?
I see lots of ads for listing agents offering full service at discounted commissions.
Sounds too good to be true. Should I be wary? I'd be afraid that they wouldn't market my house as aggressively. Has anyone had a positive experience to share?
Buy-side vs. Redfin realty...any experience with their agents?
Do they seem to competently give advice on offers, etc? How is their negotiating clout? We're in Los Angeles.
Should I work with a real estate agent if I'm buying a home (new construction) from a developer?
Since you can pretty much "walk-in" to a developer's sales office and start the home-buying process, I'm trying to find out what the pros & cons are of buying new construction with the help of an agent.…
is this a business?
2071 S Grant St. Denver, CO 80210 I've been approached by a Western RV that gives this address as their business address.Thanks
Could this be the best thing the Bush administration ever did?
The Bush administration today rolled out a plan officials said was geared at helping up to 700,000 homeowners avoid foreclosure in the next two years, but which is not intended as a bailout of mortgage…
WARNING THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A POLITICAL DEBATE. Please don`t go there.
The Bush administration today rolled out a plan officials said was geared at helping up to 700,000 homeowners avoid foreclosure in the next two years, but which is not intended as a bailout of mortgage…
Home Insurance Question
Property records for a home I'm purchasing show the livable square footage of 966 sq ft; bank appraiser comes back with square footage of 1,648. For insurance purposes, which square footage should my insurance…
Where do you find buyers these days?
Finding buyers through traditional real estate magazine ads appears to be a thing of the past for the most part. Everybody talks about how buyers are turning to the Internet to find their next home.…
Seeking speakers for upcoming CRS 2008 meetiings in Northern California. Suggestions from Realtors?
We've had David Knox, Ed Hatch, Chris Byrd in the past plus many other CRS senior speakers Any knew ones you've seen on the circuit which really got you motivated? Gave you some big ideas? I am on the…
house on market 14 months, perfect condition, lowered price, what next?
LISTING PRICE IS LOWER THAN OTHER HOUSES IN AREA
Is it hard for a single mother to get approved for a mortage loan on buying a house for the first time?
Also can you still buy a house if you can pay the mortage but you can't come up with a down payment
Is entry into becoming a real estate agent too easy?
What additional restrictions or education should be added? How does it compare to other professions?
Will Hendersonville be the next Cool Springs?
The Tennessean did an article recently that Cool Springs has run out of space for large businesses relocating to the area. They thought the next logical areas for these businesses to look were: Goose…
Looking for the current average value of residential land in Anderson Township (Forest Hills School District)?
Can anyone tell me the average value of residential (established neighborhood) land in Anderson Township/Hamilton County (Forect Hills School District) right now (per acre)?
neighborhoods that are dog friendly in north dallas, texas
wanting to buy a house north of dallas that have dog friendly areas
When agents on the other side of the transaction don't do their jobs- what do you do?
Patrick's post regarding Redfin got me thinking- we have all been there- bad agents, lazy agents, clueless agents, attorneys who are "going to represent themselves" ie, get the commission and let us do…
For a formal picture, where would the best view and surrounging area?
Hello my name is Justin. There is going to be a sweet 15, and we are looking for locations to take pictures at. This will be a formal picture. There will be individual and couple including group pictures.…
Is realty trac the best site to find forclosures? Are there any others? Use realtor for this?
I have seen some forclosures in my area. I know the area and some look like good deals. Is realty trac the best place to start? Are there any other sites? Should I consult with my realtor if I am considering…
We have a real estate team and find it much easier to deal with today's clients, what do you think?
I am finding that some agents (in Dayton, OH) fight working with teams as they only want to deal with the "lead agent" or have a problem working with assistants, even if they are licensed. I do not understand…
how do I advertise a house for sale?
none, i want to advertise a house for sale on trulia
how much lower can you offer on a house?
I am trying to buy a house. I want to know what % is ok to lower on a house to offer to the seller. I know it all depends on what needs to be done...however, I am looking at fixer's and short-sales.…
What is the status of the proposed power lines near the Penasquitos substation?
What neighborhoods may be affected as far as loss in property value?
In your opinion, what is the most popular/nicest overall neighborhood in Carmel Valley?
Sonoma, Promontory, Cantamar, Santa Barbara as far as location, quality, value, etc.
what is Linden st like in Norwalk?
im thinking of renting there
The honeymoon for the listing is over. Now what?
The homeowners are tired and cranky. They don't think you are advertising enough or doing anything but waiting for the next looky-loos to kick them out for an hour. They've been asked to clean-up and…
Trefoil Lane homes sold .
How many sold and for how much
Have any Realtors used radio to market themselves?
If so, was it successful? Any strategy I should be aware of?
House Flipping?
I'm seeing incredible deals on the market right now, and my personal investment strategy has always been accumulation. However, I keep hearing stories of folks buiying homes, putting in $25k or so, and…
looking for a rental home
looking for a rental home 2 or 3 bedroom in new freedom Pa, area or shrewsbury pa aares
Listing Picture - How Often does the listing on Trulia refreshes?
Realtors go in and change listing pictures at times to provide fresh look to their listings. My question is how often does Trulia refreshes the pictures from the Real Estate company feeds? Does it…
Default Sort Order on Home Search Results?
When searching for Homes on Trulia with a specific criteria and received the search results; I was not able to figure out what the default sort order is for the homes returned from the search. Perhaps…
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