Selling Your Home

Sue the Realtor?

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From last month’s article, Why do a Seller’s Inspection?, we continue the discussion on the legal implications of “Information Asymmetry.” BY OSCAR LIBED OF INSPECT HAWAII Photo: courtesy of Inspect Hawaii What is Information Asymmetry? In contract theory and economics, Information Asymmetry deals with the study of decisions in transactions where one party in a transaction is in … Read more

The Best Way to Sell Your Home in Oahu

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Selling a house in Oahu can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. By following these tips, you can increase your chances of selling your home quickly and for the best price possible. 1. Choose the right real estate agent A good real estate agent can make all the difference in the … Read more

What is the MLS?

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MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. It is a database of homes for sale that is used by real estate agents. When a real estate agent lists a home for sale, they add it to the MLS database. This allows other real estate agents to see the listing and show it to their clients. The … Read more

What are the advantages of a Flat Fee Realtor?

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Flat fee real estate agents charge a set fee for their services, regardless of the sale price of your home. This can save you a significant amount of money, especially if you are selling a high-priced home. Here are some of the advantages of using a flat fee real estate agent: If you are considering … Read more

Using a Realtor vs. For Sale By Owner

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Selling your home can be a complex and time-consuming process. There are many factors to consider, such as pricing, marketing, and negotiations. If you are considering selling your home, you may be wondering whether to use a real estate agent or sell your home “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO). There are pros and cons to … Read more

National Association of Realtor’s Claims

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The National Association of Realtors released this information in response to lawsuits against them. They claim all the issues shown in the image would happen if the buyer pays their agent for their services instead of the seller. Their response assumes the MLS disappears, which would not happen. If the buyer pays for their agent’s … Read more

How do you select a Home Inspector?

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WRITTEN BY OSCAR LIBED of Inspect Hawaii From last month’s article, Are Home Inspectors Deal Makers or Deal Breakers?, we continue the discussion on the “Good Home Inspector”. A 2015 survey of 160 Realtors was conducted by a vendor of Home Inspection software services to determine the criteria in selecting a Home Inspector. Here are the … Read more