Can an agent say they have multiple offers when they really don’t?

Question: “I think I know what you’re going to say, but is this okay to do? I sold a home and my agent told everyone we had multiple offers when we didn’t. And when we got an offer, he even wrote a multiple counter offer when we didn’t have another offer.” Answer: Your agent is
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Why wasn’t my offer accepted?

Question: “I wrote kind of a low offer, but the seller accepted another offer without even responding to mine. I would have come up but they never gave me the chance. Why wouldn’t they respond?” Answer: Imagine you’re the seller and you have two offers. One is low, but the other is at a good
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Are online lenders safe?

Question: “What do you think of getting a mortgage from an online lender?” Answer: Personally, I’m NOT a fan as most of my clients who used (or tried to use) online lenders had poor experiences. They tend to be based out of town and impersonal. And because they don’t have local representatives, there’s no personal
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How to choose a real estate agent

Question: “I’m planning to sell my home. What’s the best way to choose an agent?” Answer: Thanks for your question! My answer may sound self-serving, but you’ll agree it makes sense: The only way to choose an agent is based on their track record. Fancy presentations and “happy talk” are nice, but they’re just promises.
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Is price per square foot a good indicator of a home’s value?

Question: “I know you’ve said before not to use price per square foot to figure out home values, but an agent I know uses it all the time…” Answer: If price per square foot actually works, then I’ve got some exciting news. You and I are about to get rich! How? We’re going to build
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Should I hire a lawyer when I’m buying a home in San Diego?

Question: “At what stage do I hire a lawyer when I’m buying a home?” Answer: “You ain’t from around these parts, are ya?” (If you haven’t seen an old western movie, that’s a typical line the locals tell a stranger who bellies his way up to the bar in a dusty old saloon in some
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What are the responsibilities of cosigning a loan?

Question: “Any downside to cosigning on a loan?” Answer: Before you co-sign on a mortgage, you should understand what it means. I suspect some people think it’s more like a reference on steroids than an actual commitment. But it’s a commitment. If you co-sign, you and the other party are both 100% responsible for payment.
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What’s a good website to find out the value of a home?

Question: “What’s a good website to find out the value of a home I’m interested in?” Answer: Sorry, there isn’t one. I even have my own website that will give you a home value, and it’s better than most. But honestly, I don’t recommend it. To illustrate how far off these sites are, here’s a
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Is it bad to list As Is?

Question: “Is there an inherent negative stigma to listing As Is?” Answer: I was very hesitant for many years to put “sold as is” in my marketing for a home. I felt it gave the impression that there were serious problems that the seller was unwilling to fix. So yes, I think there WAS a
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Can I buy a rental property with a VA loan?

Question: “Can I buy a rental with my VA eligibility?” Answer: Sorry, but VA loans are only for your primary residence.
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