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Kristy Snyder Content Editor

Kristy Snyder is a Content Editor for Real Estate Witch and its sister publications in the Clever Real Estate family of brands. She’s an authority on buying foreclosed homes, real estate closing costs, and selling a house without a realtor.

Kristy has more than 10 years of experience as a personal finance writer and editor. Her writing has been published on Forbes Advisor, Assurance, and Clever Girl Finance. She’s also contributed as an editor for Bankrate, NextAdvisor, The Simple Dollar, and JPMorgan Chase.

Expertise

  • Selling a house by owner
  • Buying foreclosed homes
  • Real estate closing costs
  • Home selling costs
  • Moving company reviews

Education

  • B.A. English — Allegheny College
  • Graduate certificate in Health Communication and Promotion — Washington State University

Kristy Snyder's Articles

  1. Written
  2. Reviewed
  3. Edited

  • Here’s How to Get a Home Buyer Rebate in Your State

    A home buyer rebate is when your agent gives you some of the commission fee they earn on your purchase. You may also hear it called a commission rebate.

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    What Is a Property Title Search?

    A title search looks at public records to make sure there are no ownership issues or hidden debts that could interfere with the sale of a home. A home needs to have a clean title for a sale to go through. Here's what you need to know!

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    Top 3 Minnesota Flat Fee MLS Listing Services

    Flat-fee MLS companies offer a key benefit of listing with a realtor — local MLS access, which significantly boosts your home’s visibility among prospective buyers. You'll pay a one-time flat fee to get your home listed on hundreds of the top home buying sites.

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    4.5 Percent Real Estate Commission | What’s a Fair Rate?

    One of the biggest costs of selling your home is the real estate commission, which is usually 6% of your final sale price. The good news is that today there are more ways than ever to reduce your commission, and finding a 4.5% total commission is possible.

  • Find The Best 1 Percent Commission Realtor Near You (2023 Rankings)

    If you're selling your home, real estate commission is likely the biggest cost you'll face. Working with a 1% commission realtor could put thousands of dollars back in your pocket, though, compared to the 2.5-3% listing fee most seller's agents charge. If your home sells for $500,000, you'd save up to $10,000 with 1% listing fees!

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    Top 5 We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Alabama

    When you sell your home to a cash buyer in Alabama you can sell your house as-is and close fast. Check out our list of the top We Buy Houses for Cash companies in Alabama to make the right choice for you.