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Pat Lord's Q&A
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What should I do if an agent is unethical?
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Your buyer's agent should have their broker contact the other broker. In our state, if the agent does not respond in 24 hours we can call the seller directly. Many complaints can be filed depending on what state you are in.
First time home buyers, bankrupcty, decent income
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You do not qualify but may be able to do seller financing, if you can save a large down or try for a "Hard money" loan.
Can I rent a home that is going into forclosure?
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It varies by state with some having to honor reasonible leases and others evicting or paying tenants to move. It is best to contact a local area agent to find out the rules.
Foreign investor seeking advice
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You quite a lot to do and the quickest way is to go to a real estate company that has a relationship with a good attorney/cpa. It should have an onsite property management company. Then the powers that be will easily handle everything! Good luck!
I would like to discuss a potential new app. Please Call idecidefast@gmail.com
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Haggle sounds more like a discussion app than a functional app. As you need brokers to show the property, write contracts and keep things moving forward. Not sure what it would do for a buyer in zillow? Agents don't haggle they negotiate everythihng.
In Seattle market who pays the buyer agent's commission?
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Sign a buyer/broker agreement up front, then there are no surprises.
How many days is a house on the market before there is a price drop?
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It depends on all types of factors. Such as, when do you need to move ... is it a short sale or destressed home ... area movement ... area trends ... condition of the property ... nieghood astetics ...etc.
Can I get a home loan even though I have only been self-employed for 1 year?
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Hard money loans with a large down or find an investor of your own.
New home builder looking to register new homes with Zillow
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Your best bet is to get a domain name for that project. Your agent will get it online once they are listed. In the NWMLS you can get them input by having a "Letter of authorization" for presales, then you can work presales.
Trying to manage a rental home for an out-of-state owner/friend.
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