Questions

Plain answers about selling and buying a home privately, from a licensed agent. Each one is dated and cites its sources.

Can I buy an off-market home with a mortgage?Can I sell my Florida condo with a special assessment or reserve study issue?Can I sell my house without a sign or a public listing?Can I sell privately first and list on the MLS later?Can I test my price before listing my home on the MLS?Do I have to sign a buyer agreement to see a house?Do off-market homes sell for less?Does days on market matter when selling a home?How do Florida insurance costs affect selling my home?How do I see homes before they hit the market?How do real estate referral fees work?How long does it take to sell a house in 2026?How much does it cost to sell a house in 2026?How much is my house worth?Is it legal to sell a house off-market?Pre-approved vs. fully underwritten: what is the difference?Should I sell my house if I have a low mortgage rate?Should I sell my house to a 'We Buy Houses' company?What are Zillow's listing access standards in 2026?What does "coming soon" mean in real estate?What happens to my Georgia homestead exemption (HB 581) when I sell?What is a pocket listing?What is the Clear Cooperation Policy?What must a seller disclose in Virginia?What will the housing market look like in 2027?When is the best time to sell a house?Who pays the buyer's agent in 2026?Why isn't the home I want on Zillow?Will mortgage rates go down in 2027?