Posts with tag real estate commissions

In today's turbulent housing market, where supply outstrips demand and strict lenders hobble buyers, it pays to have an expert guide you through your home sale. But when the ink dries and the deal is closed, just how much of your hard-earned money should go toward the agent's commission? Not as much as you might think. Continue Reading »

When it comes to selling a home there's a lot to know beyond staging and setting a reasonable list price. As with any industry, there are real estate definitions (homestead, quit-claim) and a set of acronyms (DOM, CMA) that might seem a bit foreign if you've never sold a home before. Turn to this glossary when you're just... Continue Reading »

There's this perception out there that real estate agents are making money hand over fist. It's understandable. Consider the average seller's experience: He might speak to the real estate agent a couple of times on the phone; then meet him or her in person at the initial listing presentation, when the real estate agent... Continue Reading »