Check out some of this weeks great conversations taking place on Propertyqube!
I have a listing agent who’s time is coming to an end very shortly. I will give to new agent.
What happens if old agent has a buyer that decides to make offer after time runs out. But party was in the mill while old agent had property.
First answered by Judi Bryan of Bloomingdale, IL: The regulations on that may vary from state to state, but certainly in Illinois…and likely elsewhere…once a property has been listed by another broker, the NEW broker is your agent and the entire process (regardless of when it began) would be theirs. [Read more]
What are the most important upgrades a seller can make in this market before listing their home for sale?
Answered by Steve Belt of Scottsdale, AZ: Paint should always be #1. Paint your home real estate beige, with white trim. After that, make sure the entry way is inviting and clean. If your front yard isn’t up to shape, make it so. After that, it’s the kitchen. And finally, the backyard. [Read more]
What happens if the city puts a lien on your house? Does it collect interest and do I worry about it only when I sell?
Answered by Kathleen Ploch of Torrance, CA: Hello Sonja, Not knowing exactly what would be causing you to have a lien on your home, I am going to answer in more of generalities. As with many cities, they all have a process of citing and recording liens if necessary. The City of Compton Building and Safety division starts by sending out a corrections notice or citation of the violation. [Read more]
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