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So I'm looking to buy and hold (first time since 2007.. ha) and I'm trying to decide if I should use a realtor and have them get us in to the houses on the MLS, etc.. (I'm not really sure what the other benefits are, ...
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Hi all –
Disclaimers:
I don’t have any experience with industrial real estate - or CRE generally speaking for that matter.
I will be keep this post intentionally vague for the sake of privacy. Hoping actionable adv...
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I'm am getting ready to buy a SFH rental property and have a question about whether or not to use a realtor. Additionally, my friend is an amazing realtor, lots of connection, experienced in REOs, and I have no reason...
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Hey everyone - I currently have my primary home listed FSBO. I had 2 open houses this weekend, got a ton of interest and even a full price offer. Of course I keep getting calls from Agents telling me they "have buyers...
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I'm a licensed broker here in Upstate NY and I'm amazed at the lack of understanding that new investors have when it comes to agency. A close colleague and mentor in the business put it quite simply when I shared my ...
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We have a property we'd like to make available as a pocket listing. How exactly does this work? May we make the house known as available to purchase to multiple agents, rather than committing to one? Our preference...
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I submitted an offer Monday evening via a letter (you know the letter to convince the seller to sell to you) to the seller using the listing agent. She said Monday that she sent it to the seller and someone else was g...
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I was contacted by a colleague based out of FL whom is representing a group of investors seeking off market properties as their buyer's agent. I was able to find a bunch of property for them and our verbal agreement w...
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I am planning to purchase out of state. I have a buyer's agent right now that I am communicating with. Can/should I tell my buyer's agent to show me homes electronically (i.e. via Skype or phone video cam)? Do you thi...
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I am a homeowner, but had to unexpectedly move out of state due to work. The house has been for sale since Jan. We were with an agent but did not resign after July. Right now it is by owner. It's 1900 sq ft 3bed 2 bat...