Jessica Johansen

Content Editor

Jessica Johansen is a Content Editor for Real Estate Witch and its sister publications in the Clever Real Estate family of brands. She specializes in editing articles on real estate commission rates, selling without a realtor, and foreclosed homes.

Before joining Clever, Jessica edited technical publications for SkyWest Airlines. She also served as an editor for Brigham Young University's faculty publishing services department and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Expertise

  • Buying foreclosed homes
  • Flat fee MLS companies
  • Home buying
  • Real estate commission rates
  • Selling a house without a realtor

Education

  • B.A. English Language — Brigham Young University

Featured Published Articles

  • Selling your home FSBO? Facebook Marketplace offers a free and easy way to list a property for sale. However, there are much better ways to sell a house — also for free or at little cost. Facebook has never been a home-shopping destination for home buyers. While local investors may browse Facebook Marketplace hoping to…

  • Selling a house on Craigslist is an option some homeowners consider, but it's not suitable for everyone. Craigslist may work for sellers who:  Craigslist may not be the best choice for sellers who: If the FSBO process doesn't seem suitable, but you still aim to save on commission, consider partnering with a low-commission real estate…

  • What is unpermitted work? | Best selling options | Tips for selling | FAQ Thinking of selling your house, but worried about that unpermitted garage conversion or DIY bathroom remodel? Unpermitted work is more common thank you think! If you did any work on your house without a permit, it's still possible to sell it,…

  • Fixing your home’s major systems (roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC) are the most important repairs to make before selling your house. Read on to learn how to get your house ready to sell.

  • Most FSBO sellers think they can save money or time by not using an agent when they sell their home. But is this true? Get the facts and data about FSBO vs. realtor transactions.

  • Zillow accuracy rate | How does it work? | Pros and cons | Zestimate vs. CMA | How it compares to other estimators What is a Zestimate? Zillow's automated valuation model (AVM) provides users with a home's fair market value based on public records and user-submitted data. The company publishes Zestimates for more than 100…