u/Who_what_where_whyyy

I have a question about the escrow company company’s obligations. 

I sold my house and it closed last Thursday. I asked the escrow company for the final documents in their files, since neither the escrow company nor the buyer provided all the countersigned documents along the way. Obviously, I wouldn’t be entitled to the buyer’s loan information or other buyer private information. They sent a few poorly scanned docs, but they refuse to give me all the other documents in their files (again, less the private buyer docs).  What documents am I entitled to receive as a seller to keep for my own files?  

Sorry for the slightly rude title, but I'm going batty. I know I can't do anything about it, but Cooper's hawks have been screaming non-stop, all day, every day, for maybe two months? I know it is probably related to mating, fledglings, and/or territory, but does anyone have insight on how much longer this will go on? I know there are nests nearby, but I see them screaming at each other while sitting in random trees, while flying, etc. and not necessarily coming from the nest area. Noise cancelling headphones do not drown it out, and I work from home but I have to leave my house because I am going crazy. Just wanted to know if anyone can give me hope that this will come to an end soon?

I am not bashing agents - I think there are great ones and that they can be necessary at times. But I was naive to think they all pretty much had the same basic minimum competencies. I did not do FSBO because I thought they weren't competent, I did it so I could save money on one house, and am using one on another house. However, I stand corrected...

First, the buyer's agent seemed surprised when I said I wanted a written offer and not just a verbal discussion and then straight into escrow. Then he got me the offer - the deadline to respond was the day prior to the buyer signature and submission, and the EMD was $3.00 and not 3%. I wasn't sure if these were intentional so I pointed them out to him, suggested he just send me a new offer rather than dealing with addendums and asked for the default 3 days. His corrected the offer, did change the EMD to 3% and then set the deadline as September 9, 2026. At this point, I just asked him to agree to the three days and not bother correcting. I want to tell the buyer that his agent sucks, but that is not my place. It just means that if I sell to him, I think I'll be the one who is more professional, which is ironic.

eta he also sent the pre-approval letter with the buyer's spend cap, which was higher than the bid.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good and reasonably priced transaction coordinator in Los Angeles?

eta - Edited my query. I am selling two properties. One has been sold recently and should be an easy escrow so a TC is probably a better fit. The other is an older property and might be a more complicated situation, so for that one I am contemplating using an attorney, but I have not decided. I asked for recs for both so I can do my due diligence to decide which is a better fit for me and my circumstances. However, since my request for recs for both seems to be tripping people up, I've dropped the latter and would appreciate recs from anyone who has had a positive experience with a TC in Los Angeles. Thanks

Are there any flat fee services that get you on the MLS but do not lock you down into agency agreement? I’d like to give FSBO a shot but also want the option change my mind at any time and get an agent.

I've seen people say some of these services actually have an exclusive listing term in the contract and I don't want to miss that in the fine print.

eta if it matters, the property is in Los Angeles

eta2 if you have recommendations, I'm looking for one that will 1) host the content and photos that I have already created and it will look the right way (photos in the right order, all the text correctly entered, etc.), 2) allows at least 25 photos, 3) where it is easy to edit the listing/photos should I choose, 4) will allow me to add open houses in the open house section so someone looking for open houses will see it, and 5) where it is easy for the buyer to contact me directly and they don't have to go through a lot of different automated systems. I am willing to compromise on the last one if necessary so long as their systems actually work.

So, basically, I just need someone to correctly host the stuff that I have already created and let me do the work unimpeded by their sloppy or cumbersome execution.

Sanity check please.

I own a 2k square foot home with the living/dining/kitchen area in the middle with two large1bed/1bath on either side. I let my ex move back in with me as roommates 1 year after we broke up.

I work from home at the dining table and they knew this when they moved back in. The place I work is 25 feet from their bedroom door. They have asked that I not work in common space, even when they are not using it, because it makes them feel bad to have to ask to use it. There is nothing stopping them from using the common space when I work or asking me to move for a specific reason, etc.  And when they have asked, I have accommodated. They just don't want me to work there because it makes them feel bad to have to ask, and they don't like that I am working "down the hall" from their bedroom, and they think I am being inconsiderate. I don't have a desk anywhere else, they have a desk in their bedroom. They want me to furnish a currently empty room to work in. Financially this isn't possible.

I haven’t responded but I want to respond with something like “How you feel about asking for what you want is not my responsibility. If I am in the common space and if you want to use it exclusively, then ask, or just use the space with me. I will not be avoiding the common space just because you don’t like having someone in there when you are not using it.”

Sanity check that I am being reasonable or an explanation as to why I'm not? Suggested response?

edited for clarity

Totally earnest question here - how is the client supposed to know or understand how the agent/broker relationship works? I've seen many posts where someone says "contact their broker" when there is an issue with the agent. But how is someone supposed to know this? Prior to reading these posts, I didn't understand anything about the relationship between the two and didn’t understand that there was a person above or supervising the agent that I could turn to if there were issues or I had questions. So I’m wondering if this is something the agent is supposed to explain to the client at the outset?

I know that pigs can hold their bladder a long time, but I’m wondering how long you’ve left your pig alone inside? I’m not talking on a regular basis, but in an emergency or on rare occasions how long is the longest they’ve been alone in the house, assuming they have access to the whole house, or at least a full room.  I’m just gathering info :) 

eta - I know this is pig specific, but anyone have cameras so you know what they do while you're gone a long time? Or experience with the pig getting destructive when left alone inside?

I have two pigs - one used to be indoor (the butt, below) and is now outdoor, the other has only been outdoor. Right now, they have a ton of outdoor space and no neighbors. But I may move and they will become indoor pigs with a yard and neighbors. I'm spoiled in that I don't have to think about them and can come and go pretty much as I please. I'd prefer not to leave them in the yard while I'm gone, due to concerns they could scream and disrupt the neighbors, as well as predators. But I am also concerned about being tied down to the house such that I'm limited in what I can do.

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I recently purchased a home and afterwards the seller’s agent told me that they felt my termite inspector wasn’t good - the exact language of what she said is below:

“I also asked him about the termite damage on the facia board on the second floor and he informed me he does not go on the roof”

I understand that it was my inspector that missed the damage, but she also just admitted that she knew of or suspected termite damage and did not disclose it.  I thought agents had a duty to disclose - or is that superseded by a buyer’s inspection? Or are they only required to disclose actual reports, even though it sounds like she knew there was damage?

I purchased a home and my agent told me both she and the seller’s agent were each going to give $5k to get the deal closed (long story why). After it closed I asked where the 10k was and she said that the money had to come through escrow but no one put it in the instructions. She said I wouldn’t be able to recover the 5K from the seller’s agent, but that she would give me 5K when she sold my house. I've decided not to use her to sell my home so I won't be getting that $5k either. Is there anything I can do to get this money?

edited, changed some language