Steve Nicastro Content Team Lead
Steve Nicastro is a Content Team Lead at Clever Real Estate, where he uses his real-world experience as a real estate agent and investor to help home buyers and sellers make better real estate decisions. He’s an authority on real estate commission, selling a home without a realtor, and home buying.
Before joining Clever, Steve worked full-time as a real estate agent in South Carolina. He closed more than $6 million in volume and had the opportunity to work closely with some of the top-producing realtors in the Charleston area. Steve continues to actively invest in real estate across the Carolinas, staying closely connected to the market’s pulse.
Widely respected for his insights, Steve’s advice and perspectives have been featured in esteemed financial and real estate publications, including US News, The Mortgage Reports, ApartmentTherapy, and Consumer Affairs.
Steve also has extensive experience as a writer and editor. He spent six years as a Staff Writer at NerdWallet, contributing to major outlets such as the Associated Press, MarketWatch, and USA Today, showcasing his ability to distill complex financial and real estate concepts into accessible, reader-friendly content.
Expertise
- Finding a realtor
- Home selling
- Cash home buyers
- Home value estimates
- Real estate investing
- Rent to own homes
Education
- B.A. Journalism — Quinnipiac University
Media appearances
- U.S. News: What the $2 Billion Realtor Lawsuit Means for Home Buyers and Sellers
- The Mortgage Reports: Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market
- ApartmentTherapy: Kitchen Renovations with Low ROI
- Consumer Affairs: Zillow Launches 1% Down Mortgage Plan
Steve Nicastro's Articles
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Tenant Destroying Your Property? What to Do Next
If your tenant is destroying your property, eviction isn’t your only option to protect your investment. In fact, evictions are expensive and time-consuming, so they should be your absolute last resort. We’ll guide you through other potential solutions. If the tenant is actively destroying property, here are some steps you can take now: Inspect and document damage Determine [...]
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How to Find a Realtor in Another State Before Moving
Free online services can match you with quality out-of-state realtors. Or you can find a realtor in another state using these search parameters.
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How Are Luxury Real Estate Agents Different?
What is a luxury real estate agent? | How much does a luxury realtor cost? | Where to find luxury real estate agents | How to compare luxury realtors Luxury real estate agents provide specialized marketing networks to attract potential luxury home buyers and find discerning buyers a home they want. Often, selling a luxury property takes [...]
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Cost to Sell a House in Michigan: Seller Closing Costs Revealed
Cost to sell in Michigan | Realtor commission | How to save | Closing cost calculator | FAQs
Real Estate Witch aims to demystify the real estate industry and increase transparency for consumers. We are committed to sharing unbiased content. Some of the links on our site are from [...]Cost to Sell a House in Virginia: Seller Closing Costs Revealed
Cost to sell in Virginia | Realtor commission | How to save | Closing cost calculator | FAQs
Real Estate Witch aims to demystify the real estate industry and increase transparency for consumers. We are committed to sharing unbiased content. Some of the links on our site are from [...]Cost to Sell a House in Illinois: Realtor Commission and Seller Closing Costs
Cost to sell in Illinois | Realtor commission | How to save | Closing cost calculator | FAQs The average cost to sell a house in Illinois is 7.14% of a home's final sale price, which includes realtor commission (5.24% of the sale price) and seller closing costs (1.9%). That means it costs Illinois home sellers an [...]