Can one sell a house, paid for, without lawyer involvement on the sellers side? If yes, how? What to watch for
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YES in my country but as you don't seem to think letting us know where you are is a good idea i cant help you \n\nTHINK      THINK    THINK   when you ask a question please
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You can do a Sale by Owner which you don't need a Agent to sell your house. Try many websites, such as www.craigslist.com >>choose your city or region>> and post your house! Free and easy. They will call you. This service is great because you can choose your region and people form your region will call you, not from the other world. I have done it, and this family lived right in the next nerighbohood.
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The only way you can get access to MLS listings is through a Realtor. The MLS is funded by Realtors with the purpose of sharing information with other Realtors regarding available properties. This is how we service our clients. It sounds to me like you are not clear on what an agents role is. Let me explain:\n\nWhen you see a home for sale and you call the agent who's name is on the sign, that agent is working exclusively for the SELLER. Their job is to represent the sellers and protect the sellers interests only, not yours. You are on your own. Its up to you to make sure you are not over-paying, not to mention all the legal liabilities that go with it. In other words, you have nobody protecting your interests.\n\nNow, if you are thinking about buying a home and contact a Realtor who specializes in servicing buyers, they will be able to show you all the properties that are available within your criteria, check current market conditions to make sure you don't over-pay, and handle all of the legal aspects and make sure you are protected in the transaction. In most cases, the buyer's agents fee is paid for by the seller, so it costs you absolutely nothing. Doesn't it make sense to use a Realtor?\n\nIf you are concerned about an agent hounding or pressuring you, just let them know up-front that right now you just want to look and most Realtors would be happy to mail or e-mail MLS listings to you with no obligation.\n\nHope that answers your question and Good Luck!!\n\nBTW, Realtor.com does not have EVERY home listed in the MLS, just the ones where the real estate companies pay for that website.
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Contact a Realtor and have them call the seller.  They will negotiate their own commission with the seller.  The agent will have access to the necessary documents and contacts to complete the sale.
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List it yourself and try to sell it that way. If that fails you can always seek the assist of a realtor.
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You can force the sale, or ask the court for a partition (like Solomon splitting the baby), which will trigger a sale since you cannot really split a house (like you could land).  Contact a lawyer, who can tell you the procedure for your state.
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Yes, listen to your instincts.  If your agent is not doing their job, fire them!  Get someone who knows what they're doing.  This time, do extra research on who actually knows what they're doing.  You should have a comparative market analysis done free of charge by any agent that wants your business.  This will show you what houses are selling for in your area.  (Not what they are listed for, that information is useless).
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You can do this without a lawyer, and no closing costs to you. \n\nAll you need is a deed form, which you can get from the office supply store, Staples, OfficeOne, etc.  You want a "QUIT CLAIM DEED". \n\nYou need to do a little homework.  You need to know the legal description of the property you want to convey, and how you currently hold title.   You need to find the deed to you and the recorded map of the area.  \n\nFill in the name of the Grantor (that's you, exactly the same as it was deeded to you) and the Grantee (however the buyer wants it), and then all you have to do is the legal description. \n\nLook at your deed. It probably reads something like "Lot 4 and lot 112 of Subdivision as shown on a map recorded in volume and page)..." \n\nFigure out which one you're selling, and convey JUST THAT LOT, like "Lot 4 of Subdivision as shown..."  This is where your risk is. If you don't know what you're doing, you're going to give him your house. \n\nYou will need to sign it in the presence of a Notary, and how many witnesses you need to make it valid is a matter of state law, the recording office can tell you that. \n\nAssuming he's paying cash, the only closing cost is to record the deed, and that's the buyer's problem.  \n\nTell him a) he's picking up all closing costs (there may be Conveyance Tax or Deed Stamps) and b) he only gets a Quitclaim Deed.
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You can foreclose on the property. The first mortgage lender will be notified. it will cost you attorney fees. I don't exactly know how it will work out at the end, you will probably at best get money back minus legal cost.
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You can absolutely sell your property with little to no hassle...Just disclose what, if any, problems you are having with the home and sell it as-is.
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don't take their word on it - they can go after your house - check with a laywer immediately...
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Get another buyer,\nWhy must you sell to this particular person that dont show interest to your property?\nYou cant do anything if he doesnt show any interest in it.
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Yes, however in order to completely get out of paying any real estate commission, you would need to sell as "sale by owner" and not offer real estate commission when advertised.\n\nOtherwise, if you list your home in the standard listing service for your area, you would only pay half of the commission you normally would.
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I hate to be a devils advocate but if I were you I would take it to a Real Estate lawyer, and quick! Most of them will give you a free consultation and if they think you have a good case they will take it on for a piece of the winnings.  A lot of them won't charge you if you lose.
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When a relationship is created between the purchaser and the real estate agent, the agent must work in the buyer client's best interest at all times, thereby providing purchasers with the same level of representation traditionally given only to the seller. Here are just a few of the benefits you will receive from having your own personal representative when seeking to purchase property:\n\n   1. Confidentiality. The agent you hire to represent you will not disclose confidential information regarding motivation, price and terms, or anything else of a personal nature to the seller or seller's agent without your permission to do so.\n   2. Loyalty. The buyer's agent must work in the buyer's best interest at all times, even if it is not in the agent's personal best interest to do so. This means that the agent will virtually do for you what they would do for themselves in the transaction.\n   3. Full disclosure. The agent you hire to represent you will fully disclose any information gained from the seller or the seller's agent that could be used by you in the transaction. In addition, the buyer's agent will undertake a level of diligence and discovery that will give you the necessary information to make an informed decision as to the property you wish to purchase.\n   4. The buyer's agent will search for all available properties for sale by owner, unlisted properties, new construction, foreclosures, and others and will not limit their showings to properties they have listed. A listing agent's job is to move the inventory of their seller clients. A buyer's agent's job is to locate satisfactory properties for their client. Any limitations on this search will be documented in the buyer agency agreement.\n   5. As the buyer's agent goes through the properties with you, they will assist you with analyzing the properties and determining their strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to make informed comparisons. A lifestyle analysis will be performed to determine whether or not the property would suit your particular needs.\n   6. The agent you hire to represent you in the transaction will do a market analysis on the chosen property and will provide you with an offering range for that particular property. They will then set a negotiating strategy for you to assist you in acquiring the property at the lowest price and best terms possible for your situation.\n   7. The buyer's agent will complete an offer to purchase that is "buyer friendly" and contains the contingencies and protective clauses you need\n\nThese are just a few of the benefits received from having your own personal buyer agent when purchasing. Considering that the majority of buyer agents are paid through the transaction or by the seller's agent, doesn't it just make good sense that you have the representation you deserve?\n\nWhy Should I Be Sure My Buyer Agent Is A Certified Buyer Representative?\nA recent survey completed by the National Association of Realtors shows that over 40% of the buyers are now represented in the real estate transaction. In some states, the figure is over 80%. Considering the rapid growth of buyer agency, it is imperative that a buyer find an agent who has been trained to professionally represent them in the transaction.\n\nThat, specifically, is the reason the certification mark CBR® Certified Buyer Representative was created. Issued in 1993 by the US Patent and Trademark Office, this mark allows consumers to identify a buyer agent who has been trained and who possesses the skills necessary to represent purchasers in a legal, ethical, and non-adversarial fashion.\n\nThose agents who have acquired this designation have demonstrated their commitment to full client level service to the buyer. They are armed with forms, checklists, and disclosure documents to perform a level of diligence in the real estate transaction that is unparalleled in the industry.\n\nWhen deciding on an agen
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yes you can, discuss it with whatever real estate broker has the listing for your property or hire your own broker to deal with them
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No, the house is part of the real estate, too bad it was not a trailer! anyway there is nothing stopping you from making an offer, so go to a realtor, anyone will be happy to write it up, if you are in the norther michigan area give me a call, lol! just make an offer of what you are willing to pay, often times listing agents will list a house at whatever the owner wants just to get the listing, kind of like blowing sunshine up their skirts...i digress, just go to a realtor and make an offer, if you can pay cash instead of a mortgage you will have a good chance. good luck