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Erin Cogswell

Erin Cogswell

Writer

"Erin Cogswell is a Content Writer at Clever Real Estate, where she covers a variety of topics related to buying and selling a home. She has 20 years of writing and copyediting experience in journalism and marketing. She's also an editor at a content marketing agency and has several freelance clients.

Prior to joining Clever, Erin spent nearly 10 years in the marketing and communications department of an international nonprofit in the higher education space. In that role, she produced both long- and short-form content, developed the organization's blog, created marketing materials, and wrote press releases.

When she's not writing, Erin is working her way through her ever-growing list of books to read. She lives in the Louisiana Bayou. "

Featured Published Articles

  • Brokerless is a nationwide flat fee MLS company that makes it possible for you to list your home on the multiple listing service (MLS) without an agent. Its three service packages are all priced under $200. Listing on the MLS boosts your home's visibility. Buyer's agents use the MLS to search for properties for their…

  • Auction.com is a national marketplace that connects homebuyers with residential, bank-owned, and foreclosed properties through online and in-person auctions. Private sellers can also list their homes for auction or direct offers. The site doesn’t own the properties or set prices—instead, it aims to provide a platform for smooth real estate transactions. Most deals are cash-only,…

  • You’re ready to sell, and now you’re asking the big question: “How much can I sell my house for?” Crunching all the numbers takes time, so we’ve put together a handy calculator to help estimate your net proceeds: the sale price minus the selling costs. This way, you’ll know precisely how much you stand to…

  • Pricing your home to sell is one of the most important steps in selling your house. But it's tricky. If you price your home too high, you risk limiting the pool of potential buyers. But price it too low, and you could leave money on the table. You can strike the right balance by considering…

  • Purchasing a home is a significant investment, so buyers want to make sure they know as much about the property as possible. The home listing and walk-through give some information about a house’s condition. Seller disclosures complete the story. While seller disclosure requirements vary by state, they generally include specific issues with the home, questions…

  • Closing on a home is the last step in the selling process, where ownership is officially transferred from the seller to the buyer. On closing day, you’ll need to have your seller closing documents prepared. This paperwork typically includes the home’s deed and a title affidavit, closing statements and disclosures, the bill of sale, and…