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

  • Do Empty Houses Sell for Less or Take longer to Sell? You are trying to sell your house and for whatever reason, you find yourself in a position where you are not living in the house you want to sell it empty.  You’ve moved the furniture out and now you’re ready to sell but you…

  • What is mortgage forbearance? | Should I sell my house? | Pros and cons | Alternatives | FAQ Many homeowners ask: Can I sell my house while in forbearance? Although it’s never an easy choice, you can sell your house while in forbearance. Since the start of the pandemic, about 8.5 million borrowers have paused…

  • 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.

  • 5 steps to update your Zestimate | What's a Zestimate? | How to get an accurate home value | FAQ The Zillow Zestimate can be a helpful tool — but sometimes its home values aren't accurate. You might need to update your Zillow Zestimate, especially before marketing your home to potential buyers. All home buyers…

  • A net listing is a type of listing agreement — one that comes with major drawbacks. Learn why net listings are uncommon (and illegal in most states).

  • What a buyer's agent does | Best ways to find a buyer's agent | How to choose an agent Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions to consider in your lifetime. Finding the right buyer’s agent greatly helps optimize the home-buying process.  A buyer's agent represents your interests and negotiates the best…