Property & Real Estate

Question by the screaming frog: How to find a good commercial real estate agent? I want to purchase a commercial real estate property, preferably a retail or office property. How do I find a good agent to help me out since I’m a complete novice? Specifically, what are some good screening questions I should ask him/her to make sure they know what they’re doing- beyond just the standard “how long have you been doing this” kind of stuff? Best answer: Answer by elite_women_rule_the_rockword of mouth is the best you can talk to friends or relatives who have bought property and ask them or you can look around and see what properties are for sale or have recently been bought call the new owners and ask them about their real estate…. Click here to Read More

Question by lovelyrita: What does it mean if a real estate agent is encouraging us to let her act as an intermediary? My husband and I live in Texas and we think it’s time for us to finally buy a home. Our busy schedules keep us from being able to really search the marker and we have realized that we need a real estate agent but I am not sure if I should sign a contract with her. She would like us to let her act as a intermediary agent and I am not sure if that is on best interest. Please advice! Best answer: Answer by kemperkNEVER ever accept anyone as a “legal” intermediary. know that the duties of a broker depend on whom the broker represents. If you are a prospective seller or landlord (owner) or a prospective buyer…. Click here to Read More

Question by sbiddy31: How do I get my Florida real estate license and what is the best way to get? I want to get into real estate after working in the HVAC business for the last 14 years. I also want to move to Florida (maybe the panhandle), does anyone have any suggestions? Best answer: Answer by mrs.lucaI earned my real estate license from Gold Coast School of Real Estate back when you had to take it in the classroom. Now you can take it online! Whether you take it online or in a classroom setting, you will need 63 hours of school, and to take a post-course test. This test is distributed by the school you take the course at. Once you pass this test, you are eligiable to take the state exam. Obtaining a real estate license…. Click here to Read More

Question by EM: What is the difference between a real-estate appraisal on your home’s value and the tax appraisal value? Currently, I only know the tax appraisal 109K, from the home I am planning to buy. (Home built in 2006, around 1500 sq) How much of a difference can I expect from the real estate appraisal? Lower or Higher? Are homes usually valued around the same as the tax appraisal? What kind of problems can I face if the appraiser values the home too low or high? The appraisal would be for the purchase of a home, right now the asking price is 96K( it’s a foreclosure). Best answer: Answer by budhah1appraisal for tax pourposes should be based on Arm-length real estate deal. Your house sells for $ 150k, your taxes will be…. Click here to Read More

Question by AnnaB: How can I find out about real estate prices in different areas of California? I currently rent in San Diego, CA and I am thinking about moving. Without just driving all over California, how can I find out about areas, rental prices, housing prices, etc? Especially if I don’t know the names of the areas – Say, I am interested in moving north east of San Diego? Or, do I just have to go and look on a map and do a search for each and every city? Isn’t there a mega real estate web site that lists things for all of CA? Thanks! Best answer: Add your own answer in the…. Click here to Read More