Listing Agent Commissions
Real estate agents don't get paid for their work until a property closes. They are paid a commission for their work if they help you buy, sell or rent a house. Real estate commissions however, are not set percentages.
May 10, 2022
May 03, 2022
Finding the Agent Who Goes Above and Beyond
In today's market, where home values are rising and there is a lack of inventory of homes available for sale, you may find many agents' businesses are tightening due to lack of inventory.
April 22, 2022
You've Closed on Your House, Now What?
Congratulations on your new home! It is a great time to purchase a home, as home values are still rising. You can look forward to moving into your new home and making it your own. Now that you have closed on your new home, there are a few things you need to attend to right away.
April 12, 2022
Which Generations Are Buying Houses Today?
The current real estate market is like no other in historyin there is a lack of inventory of homes being listed for sale. According to an article in Keeping Current Matters, "A balanced real estate market's inventory sits around 6 months. Today's current market is at 1.7 months."
April 05, 2022
Are Open Houses Worth It?
Historically, open houses have been a marketing staple for listing agents. Open houses can be an effective tool in a buyer's real estate market. However, we are in a sizzling hot seller's market right now.
March 18, 2022
Home Search Strategies for 2022
It is no secret that many home buyers are having a hard time finding a home to purchase. The inventory of homes available for sale was on the low side even before the Covid 19 pandemic. Currently, there is a historic and dire shortage of houses for sale.
March 15, 2022
Various Shades of Buyer Representation
When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. There are multiple types of buyer representation with differences in what they entail.
March 11, 2022
Spring Staging Ideas
Spring is a time of new life and new beginnings. Springtime is when the real estate market comes to life as buyers look to begin their new lives in new homes.
February 25, 2022
Final Walkthrough Before Closing
A critical step in the home buying process is the final walkthough of the house, before it officially and legally becomes yours. The purpose of a final walkthrough is to be sure the home is in the same or better condition than it was when you signed a contract.