Michael Warford

Content Writer

Michael Warford is a contributing writer to Real Estate Witch, the nation's leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors.

Prior to contributing to Real Estate Witch, Michael worked as a freelance writer for a variety of digital and print publications, including Homes & Land Magazine Edmonton and Yellow Pages Canada. He was also the Assistant Manager of Content Production at Higher Education Marketing in Montreal, where he developed content for leading colleges and universities.

He studied English at Concordia University in Montreal where he received a B.A. and M.A.

When not writing, Michael enjoys reading, drawing, traveling, and exploring Montreal's neighborhoods and cafes.

Featured Published Articles

  • realtor

    Sellers aren’t legally required to use a realtor to sell a house. But it's usually a good idea. A house sale is time consuming, and homes sold by an agent sell for much higher on average than homes sold by owner.

  • When you sell a house, negotiation decides more than your sale price — it determines your net proceeds, closing timeline, and risk of the deal falling apart. The good news: you usually won’t be the one negotiating directly. A strong listing agent handles buyer communication, counters, and paperwork — while you focus on setting clear…

  • Compass and Redfin are two major real estate brokerages that can help you buy or sell a home. However, each company has unique advantages that may make one or the other better for your situation. Redfin may be a good choice if your main priority is getting a discounted listing fee or buyer savings. However,…

  • The best method for how to sell a house for cash without a realtor depends on your goals, timeline, and experience with selling homes. ⌛ If you want to sell as fast as possible and you’re not prioritizing profit, consider selling to a cash buyer. 📈 If you want maximum exposure for your listing and…

  • Flat Fee Group isn't just a flat fee MLS company. Its brokers offer a wide range of services, and some come with a high price tag.

  • Orchard Real Estate offers a convenient way to buy a new house before you sell — but is it worth the cost? See these Orchard reviews!