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Month: July 2015

  • Listing tactics of real estate agent under fire

    Reader Question: Hi Monty, I read your articles regularly and find them very helpful and now have a query myself. Our Realtor called us for permission not to present offers below asking price; we agreed, but I don’t understand it. Who does this help? Thank you for your assistance. Jan P. Monty’s Answer: A listing tactic…

  • When do home sellers disclose a murder?

    Reader Question: At what point in the process of selling a house does a Realtor or sellers disclose a murder or suicide in the home? Virginia L. Monty’s Answer: Each state has a law that regulates this question. Most states do not require the disclosure of a death, regardless of the cause. The background The…

  • Young homebuyers torn between relatives

    Reader Question: We are young homebuyers torn between relatives with conflicting opinions about how quickly to act when new houses come on the market. The only suburb that will work for our circumstances is a very competitive market. Many homes sell after only 1-10 days on the market. Sometimes a house is listed on a…

  • Are “get rich in real estate” seminars worth the money?

    Reader Question: Are “get rich in real estate” classes worth the money? We are interested in learning more about real estate. At some point, we may want to do some investing. There seem to be many options; classroom, seminars, online, DVD packages and more. The common threads with many of these offerings promote the concept of becoming…