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Saving on the commission

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Saving on the commission Dear Phyllis, My sister is the trustee of our parents’ estate. Our mother passed away two years ago, and our father just passed away last...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Can’t predict the final selling price

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Can’t predict the final selling price Dear Phyllis, I truly appreciate your real estate wisdom. We are planning to sell, and recently met with the Realtor who sol...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Signing the Buyer Brokerage Agreement

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Signing the Buyer Brokerage Agreement Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate advice for years and look forward to getting your take on this scenario. M...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Why did our agent counter the offer?

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Why did our agent counter the offer? Dear Phyllis, We recently sold our home, but the experience was unsettling. We received three offers over the asking price. One...

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Winning the bidding wars

Hauler Pricing Dispute

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Hauler Pricing Dispute Dear Phyllis, I have been an avid reader of yours for years and truly enjoy the variety of topics you cover. We are preparing to sell my m...

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Winning the bidding wars

What is a material fact

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. What is a material fact? Dear Phyllis, I really enjoy your column and believe I have a new scenario that you have not touched on. My aunt has her home listed and is...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Possible Discrimination

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Dear Phyllis, We competed in a multiple-offer situation and ultimately submitted the winning bid. To strengthen our offer, we waived both the loan and appraisal continge...

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Seller Options When The Appraisal Comes In Low

Locking in an interest rate on a probate sale

Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Locking in an interest rate on a probate sale Dear Phyllis, My son recently found a home he loved, but it was a probate sale requiring court confirmation. He had to...

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