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Anonymous wrote:None of these options will actually get OP into homes before they go on the market, so no one is actually answering her question.
You can ask any realtor to search the Coming Soon listings in the MLS. Since UpNest over there is self promoting, I will say that Knockity lets homeowners search for buyers even before they put their home on the market. We're having success in VA and I'd be happy to promote a good buyer profile in MD. You're welcome to use your own agent.
Anonymous wrote:
Mention it! I'm interested!
Xrealty - enjoy!
Anonymous wrote:All realtors are more or less the same. Use Upnest or Redfin and at least get some commission $$$$ back
RedFin is not a good recommendation, it's only about 0.5% back. Has anyone gotten more than 2.25% back on your website? I-agent, Glasshouse, and Take2 will get you 2% back. There's another one that will give you 2.25% but is too much legwork for most people so I don't even mention it.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I checked out the site. It looks awesome. I'd definitely use it if we were looking to sell.
PP When you were creating the website, how did you come up with the name?
Lol. I can assure you I didn't create the website.
It sure sounds like you created the website. I'd be happy to try and integrate with you if so, but I haven't had much success in this area. Even when our users KNOW it's best to use someone else, they always end up using their friend or family member because they feel obligated to do so and don't want to sour any relationships. Also, real estate agents are licensed salespersons and some are VERY good at the sales aspect. The grip is strong.
Also, check out: http://www.hungryagent.com/
Edit: Inman articles with more info and options:
http://www.inman.com/2014/07/02/agentpair-lessthan6percent-and-upnest-look-to-bring-auction-style-lead-generation-into-the-mainstream/
http://www.inman.com/2014/05/28/upnest-lets-real-estate-agents-offer-rebates-to-compete-for-homebuyers/
Good luck!
Check out my old post for a list of low cost providers: http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/475296.page#7298461
Good luck!
Good luck!
Anonymous wrote:
I put these letters in the trash without even reading through them - I find them really intrusive, plus houses naturally sell for more on the open market. No need for private sales.
It's not for everyone, but saving 6% and not having to deal with the hassle of prepping/staging/listing/showing is worth it to some people. We've also found that homeowners have really enjoyed getting to meet the families that may come to own the property they took care of for the past 20+ years.
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone ever approached a home owner about buying their lot/house even though there was no indication it was going to be sold? I love my neighborhood but really want a larger lot and home. The problem is most lots are very small and I dislike the new homes that can be built on them (i.e., narrow, minimal side lot btw houses, limited green space). There are a few very old and generally rundown properties on exceptionally large lots that have not changed hands in 40+ years. Its clear that elderly couples live in the homes and cannot maintain them (haven't for decades) and likely are struggling to keep up with escalating property taxes (it's a decently high RE value area).
I'd like to reach out to the owners and offer to buy now or whenever they're ready to sell. I would plan to tear down the house and build new, so don't want to offend them. But I also don't want to wait for the builders to beat me to it - severs homes nearby have sold without ever listing so I know builders are circling.
Anyone had experience in a similar situation or have tips on how to proceed? Should an agent be involved at this stage or only if/when I've made contact?
It could work. We sent out 160 letters and got 9 responses. Though the owners may not be so receptive to the idea of a teardown.
https://www.redfin.com/about/hot-homes
See Which Homes Are Likely
to Sell Within Two Weeks
In competitive real estate markets, speed is critical. Redfin aims to give you an advantage by identifying Hot Homes™ that are likely to sell quickly, so you know which homes to go see in person right away.
A Hot Home is a new home for sale that has a 70% or higher chance of going under contract with a buyer in its first two weeks on the market, according to the proprietary Redfin Hot Homes algorithm.
The Hot Homes algorithm automatically calculates the likelihood by analyzing more than 500 attributes of each home — including price, property type, and neighborhood — as well as buyer preferences in the area.
You always see the most up-to-date likelihood that a Hot Home will sell quickly because the algorithm evaluates each home as soon as it hits the market, and then reevaluates it daily for the first two weeks.
See Which Homes Are Likely
to Sell Within Two Weeks
In competitive real estate markets, speed is critical. Redfin aims to give you an advantage by identifying Hot Homes™ that are likely to sell quickly, so you know which homes to go see in person right away.
A Hot Home is a new home for sale that has a 70% or higher chance of going under contract with a buyer in its first two weeks on the market, according to the proprietary Redfin Hot Homes algorithm.
The Hot Homes algorithm automatically calculates the likelihood by analyzing more than 500 attributes of each home — including price, property type, and neighborhood — as well as buyer preferences in the area.
You always see the most up-to-date likelihood that a Hot Home will sell quickly because the algorithm evaluates each home as soon as it hits the market, and then reevaluates it daily for the first two weeks.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We have used Penfed consistently for our mortgage and auto financing. Their rates are almost unbeatable and I have had mortgage brokers tell me they cannot match Penfed's rates.
Where you do lose out is in the process towards closing because how well it goes depends on the processor who is assigned to your loan and some are more efficient and better communicators than others. But it is stressful as you near the close and it appears that everything is not coming together.
In fairness, I will say that ultimately the closing does occur on a timely basis but they are not always the best communicators as to how things are going.
do they all have a 1% origination fee? I seemed to be running into that.
Start here: https://www.zillow.com/mortgage-rates/
You can see the origination fees, etc. But call and request (emailed) the full picture so you can compare apples to apples (credits, discount points, buy down, etc, etc)
Anonymous wrote:Are their sites/messages boards, etc that I can look at?
Maybe try www.homelight.com
Anonymous wrote:Thanks, pps!!!
You're welcome. Also, in consideration of the post from 8:33, if your area is really hot, then a Zillow Make Me Move or For Sale By Owner posting will give you good exposure without touching your Days on Market (staleness) counter.
Anonymous wrote:I'm the same as you, OP. First time seller, hot neighborhood, etc. I'm going to try FSBO for two weeks and see if I can get it sold and, if not, turn over to Redfin.
I'm de cluttering now. House will be painted last week of jan. Stager comes in first week of feb. Meeting with a local attorney beforehand so I'm more comfortable with the process.
For marketing I'm getting professional pics done, have a domain page for my house and will creat a floor plan. Then will list on FSBO.
To just too much money for me to hand over to realtors who will (hopefully) sell in one day b
I wouldn't use FSBO.com. The listings show up poorly on Zillow, Redfin, etc, readily identify themselves as FSBOs on listing sites, and many agents aren't aware that FSBOs offer commission so they avoid them altogether.
Check out some options I've discovered here: http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/475296.page
Depending on how hot your area is there may already be buyers waiting, e.g. North Arlington: http://www.knockity.com/DearOwner/Jomar_86/Share/78551074-118e-488b-932a-4f991b24fe72
Anonymous wrote:In my never ending search for housing, I'm continually frustrated by the fact that I can't search by the two criteria I care about—walkscore, and school rankings.
Does anyone know if any of the major real estate site (Trulia, Zillow, Redfin, etc.) have plans to let you search by either of these criteria. While the rankings aren't perfect, they would help me eliminate a lot of places, and perhaps alerts me to areas I'm not familiar with.
As a programmer, most APIs I've seen make you agree not to store their data in your own database. So you might never see this capability. If you do, it may be a separately negotiated agreement, or illegal.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Two coming in March at $945,000 and $995,000 in Keeway Heights and Tara
Please try to keep on topic. Less interested in things coming in March versus anything just listed, per the subject line.
Wow-asshole! I was just about to give you the heads up on a house coming on the market very soon in your price range but assholes get to wait with the rest of the crowd. Do your own damn research.
You weren't helping. You were self-promoting. Big difference.
You may want to be more clear about what you're asking. This much is clear:
WTB SFH in N Arlington
Up to $1.1M
Where this thread seems unclear is:
- Do you want move-in ready or is it ok for some updates to be needed?
- Do you want an actively listed/for sale/available home, or a pre-market/coming soon home?
- Do you only want to talk to the homeowners themselves?
- Beds, Bath, Lot
Or maybe this thread is just a therapeutic rant?
RedFin makes it very easy, type and go (set up alerts too): https://www.redfin.com/school/65135/VA/Burke/Terra-Centre-Elementary-School/real-estate
Check out this non-profit that educates homebuyers: http://www.aa-hc.org/