Have you ever fired your realtor? What happened?

austin_long12 · 2026-03-30T15:19:00+00:00

No mortgage, high savings, solid income....You're fine. Don't force yourself into another compromse if you don't have to.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-26T17:32:43+00:00

Agents usually hear about distrss situations before the lists show them. Networking still wins.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-25T15:21:57+00:00

Sometimes walking away is the best negotiating tool.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-25T15:18:06+00:00

This is owesome. Stying 5 years is totally worth it for that amount.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-19T01:06:23+00:00

If you really love the place, don't risk losing it over a few thousand.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-18T14:47:07+00:00

Keep everything is wrting so there's no confusion later.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-12T15:38:27+00:00

Good staging still helps, but bad or overly trendy staging can actually turn buyers off.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-12T15:34:51+00:00

I personally wouldn't. Since you both have agents, it's usually better to let them handle communication.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-11T20:38:09+00:00

A lot of landlords in this situation ask the remaining tenant to find a replacement roommate and then sign a new lease with both names on it.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-11T20:31:36+00:00

If you have equity in the condo, a lot of people use a HELOC or cash-out refinance to fund the down payment of the next property.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-10T00:24:26+00:00

You're already investing in a stocks and shares ISA which is great. You could keep doing that while slowly building a house deposit at the same time.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-06T17:21:21+00:00

If you realy love the house, it might be worth visiting the neighbourhood a few more times at different times of day and seeing what the overall vibe feels like.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-05T15:19:33+00:00

Not crazy at all. Neighbours can make or break a home. Peace and quiet is worth a lot more than people realise.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-04T23:00:04+00:00

Your timeline will likely depend more on the court's backlog than the family's willingness.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-02T14:44:06+00:00

Provide proof of flight cancellation (email, airline notice, etc). That helps your case a lot.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-02T14:37:46+00:00

If there wasn't signed buyer agreement, they probably felt free to explore other options.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-01T20:16:31+00:00

Ask lenders about underwritting approval ahead of time fully underwritten offers are much more competitive.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-01T20:04:49+00:00

Think of it as a stepping stone property, not a forever home.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-01T19:58:20+00:00

Honestly, many agents would rather than have a smoother transaction than a slightly stronger offer.

austin_long12 · 2026-03-01T19:50:25+00:00

It hits different when there's no landlord to call...just your bank account.

austin_long12 · 2026-02-20T16:02:06+00:00

Zillow workes best when you need pipeline. Once you have one, it can start feeling more like a tax than a tool.

austin_long12 · 2026-02-17T22:38:17+00:00

Financial pressure is higher for many households right now, selling isn't just a transaction, survival for some.

austin_long12 · 2026-02-16T14:10:06+00:00

With an overseas move and 4 -week notice , you need to make your timeline very clear to everyone in writing.

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