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Do You Need a Realtor for a New Build? Expert Advice

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Buying a new house can be exciting. With modern layouts, energy-skilled systems and the opportunity to live there, the new construction is appealing to many homebuilders. Nevertheless, a common question arises: Do you need a realtor for a new build? When you can think that it is enough to work directly with the builder, being … Continued
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Top Questions to Ask Realtor When Selling Your Home

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Once it’s finally time to sell your house, one of the first and most important steps is finding the right real estate agent. Having the right top questions to ask realtor when selling your home will ensure you are comfortable with the expertise they have and can use it while negotiating. A savvy agent can … Continued
Who Pays Realtor Fees Buyer or Seller

Who Pays Realtor Fees Buyer or Seller?

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Buying or selling a home already feels like a high-stakes chess match. Add realtor fees into the mix, and suddenly everyone’s asking, “Wait… who’s actually paying for this?” It’s one of those details that trips up both buyers and sellers because the answer isn’t always crystal clear. For many sellers, there’s also the pressure of … Continued
How to Reach Out to a Realtor

How to Reach Out to a Realtor?

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Buying a home isn’t just about scrolling through listings, it’s about finding the right pro to guide you. That’s where a realtor comes in. But here’s the real question: how do you actually reach out without sounding awkward or clueless? Good news, it’s easier than you think. Whether you’re sending that first text, firing off … Continued

How to Sell at (or Above) Asking in 2025’s Market

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If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it.  From Frenzy to “Normal” Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price, according … Continued

Why Renting Out Your Home Isn’t Always the Best Plan

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If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing number of homeowners, that’s turning into a new dilemma: should I just rent it instead? There’s a term for this in the industry, and it’s called … Continued

Why More Homeowners Are Pulling Listings (and What’s Next)

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Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since the same time last June. For every … Continued

FSBO vs. Agent: Who Really Gets You More Money?

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Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete with right now, selling … Continued

How Much Do You Really Need to Buy a Home?

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Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.” “I need a small fortune just to get started.” “I guess I’ll just rent forever.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not out of luck. Here’s the thing: a lot … Continued

Do You Really Need a Perfect Credit Score to Buy a Home?

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According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think buying a home is out of reach for … Continued