Real Estate

Today I got a phone call from the realty and they left a voicemail saying that someone wanted to see the house in an hour. I was about to go clean up when I realized I didn’t have my car (my husband took his to work and mine isn’t working). I didn’t call the realty back but I assumed they would just not show the house. My mistake indeed. I was about to get into the shower when my actual agent called and left a message saying that he was about to come and let the people in. I immediately called him and let him know that the house could not be shown today because I can’t leave. Can he really just show my house if he isn’t given direct permission? It bothers me seeing as he could have walked in while I was in the shower. Not only that but I have two territorial inside dogs. I’ve learned my lesson on getting back to the realtor…but I’m still concerned. I feel violated in a way.
Ps: before anyone says that I could go for a walk, I have to say I couldn’t. My dogs do not walk they are big babies. I have a one year old and I’m pregnant! There is no way I’m going out with her in that 100 degree weather! LOL
We live in Missouri. And we have never given permission to our realty to openly show our home. He told us at the beginning that realtors will never show up without an appointment. It’s like he contradicted his own statement. Without clearance an appointment doesn’t exist right?
Rswpbc: thank you, you made me feel better. As for losing buyers, we have showings several times a week and we have already had an offer. We rejected it though as they offered insultingly low. Our house is priced fairly and low as it is. Thanks everyone for the advice.
Rswpbc: thank you, you made me feel better. As for losing buyers, we have showings several times a week and we have already had an offer. We rejected it though as they offered insultingly low. Our house is priced fairly and low as it is. Thanks everyone for the advice.
Oh and WE own our house…we have every right to veto a showing. We have been told that from the beginning. And we also told them I need two hours notice AT THE LEAST. The last two times they have called thirty minutes before. That’s not going to work.

If you didn’t clarify to your agent that he MUST have your permission before he enters, then it’s certainly not the agent’s fault.

Call the agent and make it clear that he, and ALL other agents, must have your express permission to enter.

Added: If your agreement doesn’t state "by appointment only", then it’s not by appointment only. The second that people started showing up unannounced, you needed to call the agent and let him know that it needs to be clearer on the listing.
If you never stated EXACTLY what you wanted regarding appointments, how is your agent supposed to know?
Again, you need to make it clear that you don’t consider a message on an answering machine as an appointment.
To me, this isn’t a state law issue – it’s an issue of you setting boundaries that you are comfortable with.

Im buying a new home and I think my realtor is not doing a good job. What should a good realtor be willing and ready to do for a client?

Figure out what you want, and do the research

1. send you a daily list by email of properties that could be in the ball park of the properties you may like, then wait for your feedback.

a. location ok?
b. type of home ok?
c. prices in your range?
d. you need pre approved mortgage?
e. warn you of anything going on in the market
f. tell you of new developments

From scratch how much does it cost. I have the oppurtunity to do property management in Los Angeles but don’t have a license (which i have to get) but I am pretty poor right now.

also how long would it take? to take all the classes etc. I already have a BS in economics but just need to be able to get the license.

Thanks in advance,
Justin

the cost to get a real estate license while located in any city
in the US, is rather similar–the app is about $75 for sales people,
the school is about $150 for a private school, and the test is about
$75.

Takes about 3 weeks to attend all the classes. YOU must pass
the school test first and NEVER try to do that course work
on line.

the tests are scheduled about every week of the year.

WHILE you are preparing, call property management firms
or real estate companies. IF you only want to do PM,
a PM can hire you. [small salary or commission per
unit sold--while working under a broker or in some
cases no broker--salaried people need no broker if hired
by a PM firm]

any further data, get hold of me
[born in LA County, Calif]

I need at least $900 dollars a month to live decently. Is that realistic in this economy?

of course; if you become an exclusive buyer’s agent.

and stay away from NAR

the exchange was not completed. However the state is charging transfer tax on property held by intermediary when deed was conveyed back to me.

Bummer. Transfer taxes are up to the authority that imposes it. If your transaction was taxable then you will have to pay.

Normally the only transactions that are exempt are those between family members, and sometimes only when due to an inheritance. The conveyancing to the intermediary for a 1031 exchange normally isn’t exempt, nor is the re-conveyancing when it’s returned to you if the exchange falls through.

We rent,owner decides to sell,we have 4 months before lease is up,Can the Realtors show the house any day of the week?No matter if we want 4 of the days with out disturbance. ANY day, 3-4 times or more? While we are showering ,dressing for work??? Can people come in and take pictures even with my stuff in the house? I’m not giving permission to.

Most Realtor make every effort not to invade your privacy and waste your time. I know this may be inconvenient, but maybe the owner has no choice. They really shouldn’t take pictures, it’s rude. If the place were vacant that would be ok. You are typically notified by a phone call. They shouldn’t just show up and walk in. If they do, then you need to complain to the owner.

No one is ever going to buy my house if the Realtors don’t bring them. Do you have any ideas for getting them to show my house? My community is gated and does not allow any signs so we must depend on the real estate agents.

Personally, I don’t even look to see what the payout is on a listing. My first concern is to my client. Believe me when I tell you that it isn’t your Realtor. There are not enough buyers yet. In Minnesota there are estimated to be 7 homes for every one buyer. We have over 11 months worth of inventory. I won’t even tell you to reduce your price, because that may not produce the kind of buyer you want anyway. Nowadays, when a buyer see’s that you have reduced the price, they go for the kill and offer a lot less.

You have two options, #1 stick it out until it sells, or #2 pull it from the market until the market improves.

As much as I like making money to pay my bills, I am honest with folks, if they don’t have to sell, then don’t put your house on the market. If you do have to move, expect to get a very low price for your home.

I do wish you the best.

My partner and i are trying to rent a place for the first time. We put our applications in yesterday and today someone from the realestate rang my work and was asking about my pay and how long i have been employed for. Is this a good sign? Does this mean that i have possibly got the place? Any ifor would be great. Thanks.

Yes it is a good sign, the calls are usually a PIA and put off unless they are clsoe to the last thing to do.

How long does an Indiana listing last

It lasts as long as the time frame to which you agreed in the listing contract.

I need a list of the best and most popular UK forums on real-estates, also Scandinavian forums will be OK:)

Don’t know any in the UK, but i found one that is knew and im sure you can request for a special uk section

http://www.undermarketre.com