u/GroupRepulsive1637

I'm looking for some unbiased opinions from people who have sold their homes recently.

I bought my house during the pandemic when prices were near their peak. Based on current market conditions, I'm realistically expecting that I may need to sell for about 5% to 8% less than my original purchase price.

I have two realtor options:

Option 1:

Seasoned, experienced realtor Established track record in my area Charges 4% total commission (buyer + seller side) Option 2:

A friend who recently became a realtor This would be their first listing/sale Charging 3.5% total commission The commission difference is only 0.5%, so the savings are relatively small in the grand scheme of things.

My main concerns are:

Marketing strategy and exposure Pricing the home correctly from the start Negotiation skills Managing offers and buyer objections Overall reliability and responsiveness throughout the process Part of me feels that in a softer market, an experienced agent might be worth the additional 0.5% if they can negotiate better or help avoid costly mistakes. On the other hand, a new agent may be highly motivated and provide more personalized attention.

For those who have been in a similar situation:

Would you prioritize experience over the 0.5% commission savings? What specific questions would you ask both agents before deciding? Have you had good or bad experiences using a friend as your realtor? I'd appreciate any insights, especially from homeowners who sold in a market where values had declined from peak pandemic pricing.

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I’m moving from Canada to the U.S. later this year and plan to import my 2022 Hyundai. The vehicle was manufactured in Korea.

I have a few questions for anyone who has gone through this process: • How did you contact Hyundai to obtain any required compliance or import documentation? I can’t seem to find a direct email or the correct department. • What documents did you need at the U.S. border? • What was the import process like with CBP? • Since the car was built in Korea, did you have to pay the 2.5% import duty, or was there any exemption? • Were there any unexpected issues or delays during the process?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has imported a Canadian Hyundai (or any Korean-built vehicle) into the U.S. Thanks in advance!