Frequently Asked Questions

How do real estate agents create floor plans for listings today, e.g., property scan in Planner 5D? Creating floor plans for listings has gotten so much easier in the last few years. What used to require expensive software or hiring a specialist can now be done right from a phone, and the results are surprisingly … Read more

How do I politely ask my Realtor what she’s doing to help sell my home? When you’re selling your home, you expect your realtor to be actively working behind the scenes — marketing, networking, promoting, and keeping your listing top‑of‑mind. But if you’re not seeing much activity, it’s completely normal to wonder what’s actually happening. … Read more

Can a cash buyer back out of a real estate contract without doing an inspection? If you’re buying a home with cash, you might wonder whether you can back out of the deal even if you never did an inspection. The short answer is yes — but only in certain situations, and the details matter … Read more

If the plumbing was up to code when the house was built but isn’t anymore, is that something I should have disclosed during the sale? If the plumbing was fully up to code when the home was built but today’s standards have changed, most states don’t require you to disclose that kind of “code drift.” … Read more

A previous Realtor got me to sign a listing then put on MLS and disappeared. What should I do? If your previous realtor put your home on the MLS and then disappeared, you’re definitely not alone. It happens more often than people think, and it’s incredibly frustrating — especially when you’re counting on them to … Read more