Putting house up for sale before 3 year commitment is finished

[Zach T]

I bought my house when the $8k tax credit came around. My plan is to sell it and buy a double to rent out. I live in PA if that matters. I need to technically live there until October.

Would I be able hire a realtor and have them start showing the house a few months before hand to get the process started ASAP. I would make sure closing is after the 3 year commitment is complete. The goal being to sell the house asap without having to pay back the tax credit.

[Mike Morrison]

I just curious, why would you get an agent involved now if you can't sell until October? I mean as an agent my job is to get the property sold asap. Why would I want to spend MONEY marketing your property now, in February if I can't close the deal for 8, count 'em 8 months? I know that doesn't fit your "plan".

GIVE ME A BREAK. Oh, that's right, agents work for FREE. We never incur marketing expenses, must have slipped your mind!

What you are asking of an agent is like me duct taping you to a chair at dinner. Putting your favorite food in front of you and asking you to wait till I get ready for you to eat...

Save some unsuspecting or rookie agent some grief . FSBO!