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 What options do I have if I I can no longer afford my mortage payments and can't refi !?
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 How do I sell property, that I own, in a different state than where I live?
A relative passed away and willed me some property. The details with the deed are being squared away currently. How do I find out how much the property is worth and how would I sell it?
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 How can my step daughter rent a property if she doesn't have a job?
My stepdaughter has been given notice on her rental house because the landlord wants to sell it. When she has been to look at other properties she has been told she must have a job paying at least ...


 Whats the best 100% morgage for a first time buyer?
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 My apartment complex is in neglect - how can I get the landlord to do his job??
I recently moved into an apartment complex in Arlington County that is privately owned (landlord, not a leasing company) and have found the building in disrepair (roach infestation, maintenance ...


 Should i refi or take equity out? i own a home alone but my bro. pays 1/2 my apr is 5.3 fixed?
i dont wanna take out money but he does cus of his high debt, what should i do? our payment is 1250.00 monthly and have owned the home for 3yrs, i bought it for 170 and its worth about 300 now please ...


 Does the landlord have to give notice PRIOR to entering your apartment?
. We moved in 6weeks ago and we feel like were being harassed .The maintenance people have been in here twice while we were not home..once to change the air filter and once for pest control, ("...


 What are the consequences to backing out of a purchase agreement on a house?
If I decide to back out of the purchase agreement for no reason other then I don't think I want the house anymore, what are my consequences. I have already made a deposit on the house, had a ...


 Recently married and interested in buying a house. is 50% of our take home pay too much for a mortgage?
my wife and i take home 7400 a month. is 3700 a month too high for a mortgage? we want a new house....


 How much house can i afford on 60,000 dollar annual income?
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 How much is a landlord allowed to increase the rent per annum?
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 How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant before raising the rent?
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 Why loan rates are much higher in the US compare to france?
When you buy a house
In the US, you have 7% for 15 years and 5,5% for 30 years
In france, you have 3,8% for 15 years and 4,1 for 20 ...


 I am buying a house for the first time?
What do I need to do from step one, like mortgages, down-payments, and other things.
Additional Details
I have been pre-approved now what?...


 Can I really afford this?
I am a single mom looking to buy a house. I was qualified for 185,000.00. Most people know that when you quilify for a certin amount that you want to stay under that. I found a house that i would ...


 Does our landlord have the right to show our house while we are still living here?
our rent is paid up until the end of the month and landlord wants to show the house before we are out. Nothing in our lease states it is allowed. Is this an invasion of our privacy? ...


 Paying a pet deposit and monthly fee
My husband and I have just found a great apartment that has everything we were looking for, but there is one issue. We haven't signed a lease yet, but we are getting ready to reserve an ...


 Can I afford to move out in a few months?
I am currently a server at a restaurant. I work an average of 5-6 hours a night and in that time make $2.65 /hr plus tips. I walk out with between 30-60 dollars each night, usually between 45 and 55. ...


 Dad is in £42k debt, refusing to pay the mortgage etc and wants to force my mum to sell the house, what to do?
My dad has gotten £42k worth of debts, probably in the past 20 years or so I would believe. He is an addicted gambler, which explains the debt.

Now he is refusing to pay the mortgage for ...


 I've given notice, is my landlord allowed to show the property to potential tenants on weekend, who decides?
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dina197520022000
Can i find a home owner independently/without their agent and make an offer?
                     
 




Smokin' Dragon
Yes, but depending upon the type of contract the owner has with the agent, the owner may still have to pay the agent's commission. If they signed an exclusive listing agreement, the sale is exclusive to the agent during the term of the agreement, no matter who finds the buyer.


REALTOR Marc Pun
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Yes you can, if the home is For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and no if it's listed with a real estate firm. If you are interested in putting an offer to the FSBO make sure you know your states real estate laws. In Pennsylvania you MUST have a Seller's Disclosure and a HUD-1 at settlement. It might take a little longer to find a home, as there are numerous FSBO sites and as I found out many homes are no longer on the market or have listed with a real estate firm.

Hiring your own real estate agent is not a bad thing. If you don't like that agent you can fire them via a written notice. Also, they have access to the MLS which has numerous listing which will save you a lot of time.

Buyer agents won't cost you anything up front, the commission is paid by the seller. The only time it might cost you is if your agreement with the agent states they will receive no less than 3% and the home you're purchasing is 2.5%, then you might have to pay the difference of 0.5%. But most agents won't do that, you just have to make sure of that.

And one point of advice, DON'T ASSUME ANYTHING! It will bit you in the rear down the road.


Mrs.Brea
If I am understanding you correctly, You can make an offer only to the Sellers agent. Not the seller themselves. If the house is listed with a Realtor, that homeowner has a contract they are binded by and can get in very serious trouble for dealing with a prospective buyer, without their Realtor, if caught. It's illegal for the seller. Most of us Realtors have a clause in our contracts stating that a seller cannot go behind our backs and make a deal when under contract and "phase" us out and not pay commission.


NONAME
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Assuming they have listed their home with an agent, NO. They have a contract that requires that agent get paid, and they can't sidewind you out of it. If they do have an agent and you don't, you could always ask that the selling agent's commission (2.5-3.15%) be either discounted from the sales price, or paid by the seller towards your closing costs.

If it's for sale by owner, sure.


Bestbank Real Estate
First question, Why would you want to do this? Not only do you not want to do that, you also don't want to contact the sellers agent.
If the property is listed the seller and the agency (not the agent) have a contract where the seller can only receive offers threw their agent. A sellers agent is usually a friend or relative of the seller. Regardless if they were go accept an offer behind their agents back they would still pay a commission at the sale to the agent. A good agent instructs his sellers to never communicate with the purchaser to avoid complications of any verbal promises or implications not on the contract.
You do not want an agent representing the seller to represent you. If you were getting a divorce would you use the same attorney as your spouse? I don't think so.
A buyers agent is free to a buyer because they are paid by the seller also at the sale. What do you think would be the benefit of you not using an agent? Getting a better deal by trying to leave out the agents commission? That's not going to happen. How did you find out the house was for sale in the first place? Evidently the sellers agent did something for you to find this out. Even if it was just putting a sign in the yard.
There are many things that can go wrong in a real estate transaction. Hire a licensed Realtor to represent you.
In the future if you would like to save 1/2 the commission go to school and get a license and represent yourself. I have encouraged many of my investors to do the same. I am now their broker holding their license and many of them still come to me to represent them. If you don't know how to pick a good Realtor in your area to represent you feel free to contact me. I can get a very quantified Realtor to assist you in the purchase.

Good luck,

Michael Vogt


makawao_kane
If the house is not listed, you can submit a letter of intent to the home owner. If the house is on the market, they have a standing contract, so even if the house sells without the agent doing anything, they will get a percentage.


QandA
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most sellers have a contract with their realtor to sell their property. If the property doesn't sell in the specified time frame then the contract can be cancelled and the sellers can sell on their own or sign another contract.


justbeingher
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2 ways -

reverse lookup from their address will yield you a phone number

go to the courthouse and do a search for title or deed

If they have house on the market with a realtor, they may have to give the agent a commission, depending on the contract. You may find out from the owners when the agent mandate ends.


mischa
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You can, but the homeowner may still need to pay an agents fee if they have a contract with an agent, even if the agent did not find the buyer.


Odd Mike
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only if the house is being sold by the homeowner without an agent.


A T
You absolutely can do this. Any you will probably get a better deal by cutting out the middle man. Especially if you come to the with pre-approved financing, money talks.


Jhem
Visit 4thishouse.com. You can find homes for sale by owners only. Their contact information is included so you can contact them directly.


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