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| To good to be true or can this be trusted? | 9/9/2008 |
Q: http://raleighrealestatesite.com/pp_03.asp Hi,how are you? The above is a link to a Real ...
A: There are a lot of companies everywhere that make this claim and do buy up homes. However, not at ...
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| Non-Disclosure | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My husband and I recently purchased our first home in California. We did not have a home inspection, ...
A: Please understand that I cannot "practice law without a license" and thus, cannot give you legal ...
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| Buyer/Seller Controversy. | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My name is Kylee. Recently my boy friend and I began to purchase our first home. My boy friend ...
A: Congratulations on being able to avoid a nasty situation. Either your seller had a case of the ...
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| Buyer/Seller Controversy. | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My name is Kylee. Recently my boy friend and I began to purchase our first home. My boy friend ...
A: Please understand that real estate brokers cannot offer legal advise, as we cannoot "practice law ...
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| responsibiltiy for residents to move out | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I am a first-time buyer in So Cal and escrow was supposed to close 3 days ago on the short-sale ...
A: You are in a very vulnerable and highly charged situation that needs immediate legal support and ...
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| seller changes mind | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I went into escrow 6 days ago and was told today the seller has changed his mind about selling. ...
A: This is an irregular and unusual market, and everything is happening, seemingly for the "first ...
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| Buying under contract | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Recently we put in an offer on the home of our dreams, but hit a dead end when the seller told us ...
A: This sounds like a land contract to me. If it is, then you need to consult a real estate attorney. ...
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| Fiduciary Responsibilities and Disclosure | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am from Canada and recently purchased a home in Arizona. After initially viewing the property and ...
A: Your agent relied upon another agent's listing sheet that stated that there was a carport and ...
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| about commission | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I found this provision in my listing agreement. 2. To pay a Brokerage fee subject to the terms ...
A: As I am not an attorney, I am not going to give a legal perspective to your contrat terms. To do ...
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| about changing a seller's agent | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I chose my current realtor to sell my home because he just sold one of the homes in my neighborhood ...
A: T really applaud you for having morals. It is not a usual approach in the real estate business ...
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| Escrow/Selling | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I just found your site, and many years ago a transaction in regards to an escrow being paid outside ...
A: I am hoping that you will do something. It is people like that seller who gives the real estate ...
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| Escrow/Selling | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I just found your site, and many years ago a transaction in regards to an escrow being paid outside ...
A: Simple answer: fraud. If you wish to pursue it, that is a statue of limitations with reference to ...
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| Question about inspection | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I live in Sunnyvale, California. I owned a mobile home in a trailer park, and I sold it without an ...
A: It is up to a buyer to order, pay for, and conduct an inspection report. I do know, however,that ...
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| home selling | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I want to sell my house by renting to own. Do I need legal forms and who or where do I go to get ...
A: I am not certain what you mean by "renting to own". Here, in California, we might call it as a ...
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| closing | 6/26/2008 |
Q: karyn, i recently bought and closed on a condo, my lawyer made me pay some of the taxes directly to ...
A: These are important questions that should have been adedressed to your lawyer, or another ...
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| RE classes | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I wasn't sure where to ask this question so forgive me if it's posted in the wrong area. I am ...
A: Some of the larger real estate companies may still offer classes, so call some of these agencies. ...
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| selling my home | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I bought my home in suburb of Cleveland, OH 9 years ago. Now I am looking to sell, & tried to do it ...
A: I really feel that you get what you pay for - especially in real estate. In another market, maybe a ...
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| selling my home | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I bought my home in suburb of Cleveland, OH 9 years ago. Now I am looking to sell, & tried to do it ...
A: Yes, you need an agent. The market is at an all time low, and you need a company that makes a ...
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| Who is responsible? | 6/7/2008 |
Q: ..we are looking to buy a home on LI NY, we finally found one that we like for the location.....we ...
A: Many years ago, real estate contracts here in California did state that the seller was to deliver ...
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| Who is responsible? | 6/7/2008 |
Q: ..we are looking to buy a home on LI NY, we finally found one that we like for the location.....we ...
A: This is a good question, but fortunately, not a major hassle for anyone - at least it shound't be! ...
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| Realtor | 5/31/2008 |
Q: We bought a house in 2006 listed on the MLS as a 4 BDRM home. The 4th BDRM is in the finished ...
A: I am sorry, but I cannot understand why you expect the building inspector to pay for anytng. His ...
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| Realtor | 5/31/2008 |
Q: We bought a house in 2006 listed on the MLS as a 4 BDRM home. The 4th BDRM is in the finished ...
A: You are correct...why, indeed would he contact the agent unless he or she knew the agent personally ...
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| Realtor | 5/31/2008 |
Q: We bought a house in 2006 listed on the MLS as a 4 BDRM home. The 4th BDRM is in the finished ...
A: While I will try to answer your questions, it should be advised to you that I cannot offer legal ...
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| inheirited house | 5/23/2008 |
Q: My dad died in February and left us his house. It is in Dayton ohio and not in a very good ...
A: Sorry to hear that your dad died. With reference to his house, my first suggestion would be for all ...
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| Getting My Money Back From An Option To Buy | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Last year I made a business in Orlando Florida. I rented a house with the option to buy. I gave a ...
A: I am sorry, but the facts are very confusing. If you have the contract for the option money, then a ...
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| Residential Listing Agreement | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I signed a Residential Listing Agreement over 2 weeks ago - future dated to ...
A: I do not have a copy of your agreement, so am not certain of your obligations. However, I am ...
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| Selling/ Buying a home | 4/1/2008 |
Q: , I'm looking for basic advice for a basic situation - I only moved once before in my life, about 13 ...
A: Do a survey of your neighborhood or area, and select three agents and/or three companies that have a ...
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| Selling/ Buying a home | 3/31/2008 |
Q: , I'm looking for basic advice for a basic situation - I only moved once before in my life, about 13 ...
A: Lots of good questions, that I will try to answer and help you out. First of all,, in this market ...
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| Flat fee MLS listing and commission | 3/30/2008 |
Q: We have decided to use a flat fee MLS listing company to get our For Sale By Owner property MLS ...
A: Good questions, and I am happy to be of help to you. I do have one question, however, and that is, ...
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| Earnest money | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My wife and I signed a purchase agreement on Oct 30, 2007 for a house under construction, with a 90 ...
A: I amresponding to you via the All Experts network. As I do not have a copy of your contract, I can ...
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| Deposit Refund | 2/29/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I fell in love with a home in Pennsylvania through the builder Ryan Homes in Fox Run ...
A: I do not have a copy of your contracts, so there is little I can do to look for a loophole. ...
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| buyer wants to back out od a contract. | 2/9/2008 |
Q: We live in Richmond,Ky. My wifes house she owned before we married is for sale and we have gotten a ...
A: I am so sorry you are going through such an awful situation. It is a shame that it is happening to ...
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| FSBO and attorney | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are considering trying either simple FSBO or Rent-to-own. In what stage will we ...
A: There is nothing like a "simple" FSBO. You are dealingwith a seller who may or may not provide you ...
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| Florida Real Estate Contract | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am to settle on a condo resale purchase in 3 weeks. Due to unforeseen serious health issues ...
A: This is basically a legal question, and real estate agents and brokers are not permitted to practice ...
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| FSBO closing attorney | 12/12/2007 |
Q: A Seller in FL has an offer; contract came in on a contract which was not standard. His attorney ...
A: Each area has its own customs, and it is not unusual to have to conduct a transaction using ...
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| two contracts | 11/30/2007 |
Q: We made an offer on Nov 18th expecting an answer on the 19th. It never came. As it turns out the ...
A: This is confusing to me as I have no copies of any of the documents. FYI, your agent is called ...
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| Contracts | 11/10/2007 |
Q: my mother bought a home for sale by owner about 8 years ago and when the owner wanted to sell her ...
A: I am sorry, but your question is confusing to me; the personal pronouns are the reason. I gather, ...
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| breach of contract | 10/19/2007 |
Q: We closed on a home about six weeks ago. The seller owed 35,000.00 in order to close. He was not ...
A: I am very confused. The only monies you should have paid into the escrow or title company prior to ...
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| Well in Right-of-Way | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Within the past year, I purchased a home built in 1990. I have recently found out that the water ...
A: You have title insurance, don't you? You should call the title company immediately and discuss this ...
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| Unusual Offer to Purchase? | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I received an unsolicited offer to purchase my home from a real estate investor. The arrangement as ...
A: You are right: They end up selling it for more, or they may not even wish to conclude their ...
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| Quitclaim issue | 10/1/2007 |
Q: When my mother-in-law bought the house 11 years ago, her niece gave her 20k to add to her down ...
A: A co-signer, as you now know,is not a wise thing to do without some sort of legal document spelling ...
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| Substitute trustee for signing? | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I read about experience and it seems you may be able to know the answer to this question. My ...
A: Sorry, but this is not a subjection in which I have any experience and knowledge. However, I would ...
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| unethical realtor | 9/27/2007 |
Q: We listed our home in June. The realtor listed it for $420 only to later come back and say she put ...
A: Although you are to be congratulated for having sold your home in a difficult market, I am sorry, ...
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| Slow Agent | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am frustrated with my agent and have told him so. We found a house we love but he insisted on us ...
A: Yes, you should now continue to negotiate with your agent for the purchase of the FISBO. You should ...
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| Slow Agent | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am frustrated with my agent and have told him so. We found a house we love but he insisted on us ...
A: I am sorry you have this problem, and I will try to help, a bit at a time. Can you buy another home ...
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| Well Problem | 9/22/2007 |
Q: My sister sold her mountain home in Colorado last July. She just received an email from her realtor ...
A: This can be uncomfortable and confusing. It is a "gray area". This problem did happen very soon ...
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| changing buyer's agents (no contract) | 9/20/2007 |
Q: [I apologize - I just sent this question, but had typed the incorrect e-mail address.] Hi Karyn, ...
A: Unless you have signed some kind of broker-buyer agreement, you may have no obligation; also, these ...
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| Purchase Agreement Cancellation | 9/19/2007 |
Q: This is my dilemma. On July 17, 2007, I put down a $2500 deposit for a condo. According to the ...
A: If you have an agent representing you, this person is the one who has the contract and should be ...
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| Selling investment property renters in home | 9/14/2007 |
Q: We have a home that we wanted to sell. We allowed renters in to build their credit for purchase. ...
A: In today's buyers market you may indeed find some one who will purchase your home subject to the ...
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| non-contigent offer | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I live in MN and recieved a non-contigent offer back on 5/24/07 with closing on 8/31/07. I was told ...
A: I am so sorry you have been treated in such an unprofessional manner by an agent who deserves to be ...
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| problems with buyer's agent | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I don't currently live in the place I'm trying to buy a condo. I found a listing online and ...
A: I am sorry you had initially selected an agent who is not working for you. There are different ...
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| Breaking a contract | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I recently signed a contract to purchase a row house in Old Town Alexandria, VA. After reviewing ...
A: Your agent, and the owner/realtor should have made certain that you had a contingency in which to ...
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| Earnest Money | 6/30/2007 |
Q: My husband and I signed a contract and put down $1000 earnest money for the purchase of a brand new ...
A: This ia basically a legal question, and I am not allowed to "practice law without a license". ...
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| Residential Listing Agreements | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if I take my house off of the market, does that release me from this contract? ...
A: As I do not have the copy of your contract, it is difficult to give an exact answer. However, if ...
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| Earnest Money REfund | 6/27/2007 |
Q: we recently signed a contract to sell on July 31 to a young couple starting out. They put up a small ...
A: Without seeing your contract, I cannot give a strong statement. Also, it may be a legal matter, so ...
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| Firing a buyer's agent | 6/26/2007 |
Q: When I was looking to buy my first house I looked in MLS and found some houses I wanted to see. ...
A: Congratulations for having the personal responsibility to do what it moral. You do not have any ...
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| Breaking a Sellers agreement | 6/12/2007 |
Q: We have sold our house and the contract agreement has been signed. However, we now regret the ...
A: Chen: I do not understand about the deposit. Is this not the deposit the buyer paid into a neutral ...
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| Breaking a Contract | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I signed a contract on 5/26/07 to buy a new home from Pulte Homes in Maryland. I am now regretting ...
A: You have a binding contract, and I do not have a copy of it with reference to your contingencies. ...
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| Value of improvements | 6/1/2007 |
Q: In preparing to sell my house I've recently put in $50000 worth of landscaping inmprovements. Can I ...
A: The value of your home is based upon sales in your neighborhood that have actually had the transfer ...
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| Overpriced house/Change Realtors? | 5/31/2007 |
Q: My husband and I made the initial mistakes of 1.listing with a 3% realtor, who did nothing 2. ...
A: Gee, Sharon, don't you realize that you had contacted me before, and you are going against my ...
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| Home not selling | 5/26/2007 |
Q: My husband and I put our house for sale one year ago June. We made two very big mistakes: 1. ...
A: I am sorry, Sharon, but no one has a crystal ball to look into the future. My suggestion would be ...
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| Home not selling | 5/26/2007 |
Q: My husband and I put our house for sale one year ago June. We made two very big mistakes: 1. ...
A: You are allowing yourself to be influenced by too many other people. Pick a real estate agent who ...
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| Home not selling | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My husband and I put our house for sale one year ago June. We made two very big mistakes: 1. ...
A: I am sorry you are going through such a stressful time selling your home. Fortunately, you have ...
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| Multiple Offers and Poker Face | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My Partner and I have recently put an offer on a town home that is perfect for us. When we went to ...
A: You have every right to know if there were really any other offers. With the background of on the ...
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| selling home | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I would like to sell my home which I still have a mortgage on. Do I need a real estate agency like ...
A: You certainly have the option of selling it on your own, but it sounds easier than it actually is. ...
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| contracts | 4/11/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend signed a contract on a lease to own house with his ex girlfriend who is under 18. The ...
A: Sorry to have to answer your question by not really giving an answer. But,real estate brokers are ...
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| selling my house | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have our house on the market. But now we are thinking about staying here. We want ...
A: I am surprised that your realtor did not suggest you check with your tax advisor since you have not ...
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| can my deposit be returned? | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I signed a contract to buy a townhome in Florida. Closing was supposed to be on March 20th ...
A: Sorry you are going through this crisis. It should be a happy time rather than causing you ...
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| how to approach landlady about interest in purchasing unit | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I am interested in buying the apartment that I am currently renting. However, it is not for sale. My ...
A: How can you buy what is not for sale? If the unit is still part of an apartment building that has ...
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| backing out of a lease/option | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I found a TWNHouse that I was going to lease option. After signing all of the paperwork. I found ...
A: I am sorry you are going through such trauma about what should have been a happy situation. Lease ...
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| Selling a house | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what the responsibilities are for the seller when selling a home. My Mom passed ...
A: First of all, hire an appraiser. Get, in writing, what the value of the home is. Then do what the ...
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| Rescinded Contract | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I have a question. I am trying to sell my house by myself and have recieved a contract on the ...
A: I am so sorry you have had this glitch during your selling period. Unfortunately, these things do ...
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| is our agent being honest? | 1/22/2007 |
Q: We put our house on the market a few weeks ago. Our agent is not too familiar with the area... and ...
A: Congratulations on selling your home, and I hope I can help you by answering some questions and ...
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| home buying | 1/11/2007 |
Q: recently made offer on home and it was excepted. I had the inspector come out and found that ...
A: Wow, what a confusing situation for you; no wonder you are concerned. As I do not have your ...
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| Real Estate | 1/10/2007 |
Q: We listed our home with an agent. He has not showed the house once. He did call to set one up and ...
A: Sometimes a listing agent has customers for homes that he/she has listed, and sometimes no customers ...
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| Purchase Contracts | 1/3/2007 |
Q: My husband and I signed a purchase agreement with a buyer this past Saturday. Now, the potential ...
A: Not having your contract in front of me precludes some problems or insight on my part, plus too many ...
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| free listing | 1/2/2007 |
Q: like to have u help me get in some website list my house for free,is any out there?
A: There is a multitude of free sites, some of them particular to your area. Go on the internet ...
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| Realtor | 12/11/2006 |
Q: We had been going through a realtor to purchase our condo, but we ended up settling on a new condo ...
A: Congratulations on your new purchase,and my applause to you for being so caring about your agent. ...
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| Real Estate Contract | 10/23/2006 |
Q: We put our house on the market 3 months ago with a real estate agent. We have a 6 month contract ...
A: I do not have a copy of your contract, but if it does state in writing that you can cancel via ...
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| new home contract | 9/20/2006 |
Q: We signed a contract on a new build on 08/05/06, it is now 09/18/06 and we are having second ...
A: I am sorry you are going through such a terrible process. Buying a new home should be an enjoyable ...
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| getting rid of a condominium | 8/30/2006 |
Q: The taxes are part of the maintenance fee. It is a time share condo. The week trade has not ...
A: Place ads in local papers as a give-a-way, or in the Wall Street Journal if the share is out of the ...
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| getting rid of a condominium | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I have owned a condo for the past 10 years. I have tried unsuccessfully to sell it for the past 3 ...
A: Depending on the laws of your state, your county, your city and your condo association, you may or ...
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| Realtor's Disclosure Duties | 8/21/2006 |
Q: Approximately 3 months ago my husband and I selected an agent thru a very reputable and large ...
A: What a horrible situation! I am so sorry you got involved with such an inferior agent and company. ...
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| Condo Contract Default by Builder/Seller | 8/11/2006 |
Q: About a year ago, I put down earnest money to reserve a condo that was to be delivered on April 30, ...
A: I cannot "pratice law without a license", which means that for legal advice you should contact an ...
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| selling | 8/10/2006 |
Q: My husband and I had a buyer make an offer on our home just recently which we accepted on July 10th. ...
A: I am so sorry you are going through such a terrible situation. I know it is not fair, but these ...
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| Contract Issues | 8/9/2006 |
Q: Karen, My husband and I recently signed a contract on a home - a counteroffer to the seller's ...
A: I do not have a copy of your contract, but if it is as stated, then your counteroffer to the seller ...
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| Contaminated Water | 8/4/2006 |
Q: We are in the process of closing on a home my husband signed a contract and there is nothing stated ...
A: I am sorry you have this problem, but I share your concern because this is a health and safety ...
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| Purch. a faulth home | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I am a first time home buyer in Indiana. St Joseph County, South Bend. I recently, Nov 2005, ...
A: Sorry you are going through such a dreadful situation. Perhaps I can be of some help, but only a ...
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| Breaking purchase agreement | 7/25/2006 |
Q: We are first time sellers and tried to choose a reliable realtor to sell our home. The problem is ...
A: I am sorry you have this problem, and hope I can be of some help. With reference to your agreement, ...
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| Earnest money in California | 7/24/2006 |
Q: How do I get my deposit money from a buyer that has backed out? Our real estate agent has sold our ...
A: You seem to have had back luck and an inexperienced agent. Although the buyer has legal time limits ...
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| special assessment | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I recently sold a condo that had just settled an outstanding litigation with the builder in December ...
A: Wow - what bad timing! I applaud your integrity about how the dates were recorded and your genuine ...
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| Disclosure Fraud | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Last year we bought a house in Glendale, Arizona. The seller wrote on her disclosure that the ...
A: I am sorry that you are going through such an upsetting incident. It appears as if your seller was ...
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| Buy out of partner | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I am buying my partner out of his half of our home. We have split up our belongings and agreed to ...
A: As agents, we are not allowed to "practice law without a license" so I will avoid making a judgment ...
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| Breaking a contract | 7/2/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have been dealing with a real estate agent who's performance, in our opinion, is ...
A: I am sorry you got stuck with an agent who is not performing in a suitable manner. Please write out ...
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| breaking contract | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I originally asked this question to Mr. Dennis and had planned on asking a follow up question but he ...
A: I will try for the third time to respond, after two unsuccessful attempts where I was confident that ...
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| Buyer's Agent Broke Agreement | 6/8/2006 |
Q: Actually the agent is an independent broker and in business for himself, there is no managing broker ...
A: Hmmmmm,send a self serving letter explaining all that I wrote to you before, and giving him 3 busn ...
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| Buyer's Agent Broke Agreement | 6/8/2006 |
Q: Buyer's Agent Broke Agreement I recently signed an agreement with a real estate broker to act as my ...
A: In most areas, the seller pays the commission to the listing agent and that listing agent's company ...
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| Under contract to sell house and need to terminate | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I am under contract to sell my house and I need to terminate the contract for personal reasons. We ...
A: You are in a legally binding contract. Without seeing the document, I can only surmise that you ...
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| Seller's Disclosure | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I purchased a house last June... In the process of buying our first home (with a horrible buyers ...
A: Yes, you did have a horrible agent if you were not provided with a copy of the bill from a licensed ...
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| Seller remaining on property after closing | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I am a first time home buyer and was hoping you would be able to provide some information. The ...
A: You are not being paranoid, but you are being wise, circumspect and 100% correct. DO NOT LET THE ...
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| Joint Venture (Two couples buying a house to fix up and sell) | 5/23/2006 |
Q: Four people, (two couples/husbands and wives) purchased a house together to fix-up and sell. One of ...
A: Yes, it is fair, as the agent is using expertise and knowledge to the best advantage of everyone, ...
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| listing problems | 5/21/2006 |
Q: Can a buyer terminate a contract and receive his earnest money back on the grounds of an ...
A: I feel that this is more of a legal questions, and we Realtors are not allowed to practice law ...
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| Straight Out Cash Sell | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I inherited my father's home and property when he passed away. I want to sell the house and land ...
A: There are always out of pocket expenses when purchasing or selling. However, you can usually take ...
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| contract breach | 5/1/2006 |
Q: This is looooong-We live in NJ and listed our house for $1,199,999.99 and within the first week had ...
A: Sorry you are in such a prolematic situation. However,real estate agents cannot, and can face ...
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| Number of bedrooms | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I purchased a home 2 years ago. It is a century home that has been completely gutted and updated ...
A: I apologize for the delay in response, but my computer was down. First of all, you should not be ...
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| buying a home | 2/27/2006 |
Q: Answer - Sorry if i was unclear.Heres the deal.My sister just married her husband last month and ...
A: Your sister may or may not b e entitled to any part of the home. She should spend some money and ...
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| buying a home | 2/27/2006 |
Q: If someones name gets put on the deed of a home even though they are not the owner of the home and ...
A: I am a little confused.....if your name was legally recorded on the deed as an owner to a home it ...
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| zero lot line | 1/12/2006 |
Q: I'm not in your state but am hopeful you will know what that term means. I am looking at properties ...
A: Most residential properties have requirements imposed by homeowner associations, cities, counties ...
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| buying a house with tenants in it | 1/6/2006 |
Q: i am buying this house that has tenants in it and the owner we are buying it from has gave them ...
A: What you should do is NOTHING until those tenants are out. Your contract probably has already ...
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| Real Estate Marketing | 1/3/2006 |
Q: My wife and I are thinking about starting a small business. Our idea came about when we remembered ...
A: The main purpose of a sign in front of a property is to elicit telephone calls. With a call, the ...
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| Refund of earnest Money | 12/13/2005 |
Q: We sign a contract to buy condo (in NC) back in August 2005; these condos are being converted from ...
A: My first question is who represented you in this transaction? The seller is represented but you ...
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| Disclosure statement and home inspection | 10/15/2005 |
Q: My fiance purchased a home with the assistance of a large Real Estate company here in Iowa. He had ...
A: I am so sorry that such a happy time should be disturbed by unhappy problems! Please contact the ...
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| Binding Home Contract | 8/21/2005 |
Q: We selling our home buy-owner in Texas, and received two offers on our home this weekend. We ...
A: An excellent and important question. Real estate contracts and agreements must be in writing, so ...
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| Training in Real Estate | 7/25/2005 |
Q: I am a licensed acupuncturist residing in Nashville, TN., interested in learning how to buy/sell ...
A: Many of the large, high profile quality real estate companies do not allow some one to sell real ...
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| Sell our home ourselves? | 5/24/2005 |
Q: We have a "For Sale By Owner" question - as in, should we do it? The problem is, if we hire a ...
A: Usually an agent can obtain the highest possible price for a property, based upon their years of ...
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| Agents | 5/24/2005 |
Q: How does one go about looking for an agent? Are there any keys to look for? Any signs? Thank you.
A: If you are considering listing your home, look around and see what top three agents and/or top three ...
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| public info | 3/29/2005 |
Q: why are the details of real estate transactions considered public information, as evidenced by being ...
A: Documents pertaining to the real estate transactions, such as grant deeds, interspousal deeds, deeds ...
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| public info | 3/29/2005 |
Q: why are the details of real estate transactions considered public information, as evidenced by being ...
A: Real estate transactions and the documents pertaining to price, loans, et cetera are contractural ...
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| selling a restored property | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I am not looking at selling a property in the USA but in Menorca, Spain My husband and I are ...
A: but there are not enough time available nor years to tell all that. However, I can tell you that I ...
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| disclosure | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I'm thinking of listing my home for sale in the near future. I live in Maryland. I renovated my ...
A: Yes! Simply state that the basement renovation has no permits. Do you even say if it is or is not ...
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| correction | 2/3/2005 |
Q: In my previous letter, I may have incorrectly stated the eponym EIFS (External Insulating Finishing ...
A: but both terms are not very familiar to me. I guess living in Southern California does not lend ...
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| insurance/real estate ethics | 2/1/2005 |
Q: An offer on my 2 year old, quality, Montana home was recently withdrawn owing to the comment of an ...
A: Randy: I am really almost as outraged as you are!!! I would immediately write a letter to the ...
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| Real Estate | 1/25/2005 |
Q: What percentage do Real Estate Agents charge to sell houses in the Austin, Texas area? If a Buyer's ...
A: I can help you out only partially. Most areas in the country charge a commission fee; each area has ...
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| Seller responsibilities | 12/13/2004 |
Q: My question concerns an elderly relative that recently sold her home in Pennsylvania. The closing ...
A: Gee, Bill, why would anyone be so quick so spend money they might not have to. Once some one opens ...
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| Seller responsibilities | 12/11/2004 |
Q: My question concerns an elderly relative that recently sold her home in Pennsylvania. The closing ...
A: Sorry for the day's delay, but I hope I can point you in the correct direction. Having been part of ...
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| Buying a home with current tennants | 9/16/2004 |
Q: I made an offer on a condo that has current tennants. I am purchasing the home as my residence - not ...
A: You have excellent and important questions! Please check your contract, as many real estate ...
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| Condo Special Assessments | 8/31/2004 |
Q: I bought a condo about a month ago. I was told that there 'may be' future special assessments coming ...
A: You can do a lot!!! Get a copy of the actual paperwork that was sent out to the residents. That ...
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| legitimacy of house-buyer investors | 8/21/2004 |
Q: There is a local housebuying investment company (in Salem, Oregon)that claims to be the solution for ...
A: These companies need to make a profit therefore they pay less than the market value so that when ...
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| open house | 8/18/2004 |
Q: My friends have recently gotten back into home construcion after a lull of a few years. They have ...
A: Firstly, I am surprised that any experienced builder wishes to sell a home before completion. It ...
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| Renting property | 8/11/2004 |
Q: My mother-in-law has a home in Hampton, Va and she wants to create a new lease for the residents. ...
A: You are asking excellent questions, however, most I cannot answer because each and every city in the ...
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| LEASE WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE CONTRACT | 8/8/2004 |
Q: I ENTERED INTO AN AGREEEMENT WITH A PERSON TO LEASE HIS HOME FOR 1 YEAR AND THEN BUY IT. THE ...
A: My first thought was to get a real estate attorney's opinion on this one. My next thought is to ...
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| Earnest Money | 7/21/2004 |
Q: Karyn, Thank you for the help, both now and with our past questions. Kim forwarded your reply ...
A: I see no real actual damages other than emotionally. To go further, you should consult a real ...
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| Earnest Money | 7/20/2004 |
Q: My husband and I were going to sell our home and we had a buyer who requested 60 days to close. ...
A: I think you may have been poorly represented. Your agent should have been on top of the situation, ...
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| Inherited Lease with New House | 7/1/2004 |
Q: My parents just recently bought a house and closed on it the end of May '04. Before closing we knew ...
A: As you obviously knew the conditions of the property prior to the close of your purchase, why did ...
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| House Under Contract | 6/16/2004 |
Q: Followup To Question - My husband and I were made an offer on our home in TN on 06/02. Our agent ...
A: I feel so relieved that you have sought help from a professional and reliable source. So, your ...
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| House Under Contract | 6/15/2004 |
Q: My husband and I were made an offer on our home in TN on 06/02. Our agent was a little apprehensive ...
A: Frankly, I think you are not being treated correctly by your agent. Again, call her office owner or ...
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| House Under Contract | 6/14/2004 |
Q: My husband and I were made an offer on our home in TN on 06/02. Our agent was a little apprehensive ...
A: This is really quite complex, and I may not be completely understanding the details. First, I feel ...
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| Follow-up | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I asked you a question about 6 weeks ago and you gave me great advice. I sold my house so fast it ...
A: I had wondered and worried about what was going to happen. I think you are indeed "home free" in ...
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| Finding a Good Agent | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I am a licensed acupuncturist looking to purchase a 2BR home through a lease purchase option and ...
A: To find a good agent you should contact three different companies that do business in the area in ...
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| verbal agreement | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I apologize for my previous question. It is more of a legal one than real estate. Sorry.
A: All real estate agreements and contacts must be in writing. Get a real estate attorney to support ...
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| verbal agreement | 4/19/2004 |
Q: My previous email is not for your expertise.My apologies. This is more of a legal question.
A: Sorry to email you yet again, but according to the AllExperts site, my previous messages were not ...
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| verbal agreement | 4/19/2004 |
Q: My daughter's boyfirend(now an ex) gave me $4200 to buy a house. Not the down but the move-in cost. ...
A: You are correct in seeking a legal opinion. However, my own personal opinion as a real estate ...
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| First Time Buyer with Budget | 3/31/2004 |
Q: Karyn! To answer a couple of your questions, I am writing a following question/memo. I have been ...
A: What do you mean by the statement that your buying power is not too great? If it means that your ...
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| First Time Buyer with Budget | 3/30/2004 |
Q: I am a first time buyer with pre-approved amount of $120K. I have been trying to get an agent to ...
A: I am sorry you have found it difficult to find an agent willing to work with you. Not knowing what ...
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| question on real estate | 3/25/2004 |
Q: I have several home improvement website I market heavily on the internet, generating 4600-5000 ...
A: I would be happy to give this some serious thought, but I need a lot more information. Name of ...
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| real estate marketing | 2/20/2004 |
Q: marketing homesites Treasure Coast of FL at $600,000, 40ft boat slip included - spec homes from ...
A: I wish I knew if you were the developer, builder, agent or one of the investors. If I knew, I could ...
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| Bringing Homes Up to Code | 2/11/2004 |
Q: I am looking for a source where I can learn what the State of California requires in order to bring ...
A: Who told your Mother that she is responsible for bringing her house up to code? Find out, and ask ...
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| Commission Question | 1/15/2004 |
Q: I own a home with some acreage in upstate NY. I was recently approached by an architect claiming he ...
A: I practice in California where it is against the law to give a commission to an unlicensed person. ...
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| selling to settle estate | 11/18/2003 |
Q: We are currently emptying, cleaning home of deceased Mother, to sell and settle estate. We would ...
A: I had the same type of situation last year when my own Mother had died, and I was the executor of ...
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