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

What’s a CMA in Real Estate? Step-by-Step Guide with Examples

What’s included in the report? | Example CMA report | How to get a free CMA | How to do a CMA yourself What is a comparative market analysis in real estate? A comparative market analysis (CMA) gives a home value estimate based on recent sales of similar properties in the area. It's typically completed by a [...]
72SOLD Exposed: Are Its Online Reviews Real? (2023 Update)

72SOLD claims to sell homes for top dollar within just a matter of days. But what do 72SOLD customer reviews have to say? Find out here.
Clever Offers: Is This Cash Offer Service Legit?

Who it’s made for | How it works | Pros and cons | FAQ Clever Offers is a free, legitimate service that sends homeowners cash offers from vetted buyer partners in the Clever Real Estate network. The service is ideal for homeowners who want to compare various offers, get the best deal, and sell a home fast. Clever [...]

Houwzer vs. Redfin: Which Discount Broker is Better?

About Houwzer | About Redfin | How they're different | Other discount real estate brokers Houwzer and Redfin are both discount real estate brokers that sell your home for below-market rates while offering the full service and support that a traditional agent would. Both companies also offer purchase rebates to sellers who also buy with them. Houwzer is [...]
Clever Real Estate vs. Redfin: Which Should You Choose?

About Clever | About Redfin | How they're different | Other discount brokers Clear Real Estate and Redfin can both help you sell your home at a discounted price. Each charges 1.5% of the home's final sale price, about half of the conventional listing agent fee (2.5–3%). In general, we like Clever over Redfin because: Clever partner agents [...]
Compass vs. Redfin: Which is Better?

About Compass | About Redfin | How are they different? Compass and Redfin are two of the top real estate brokerages in the U.S. that can help you get your home on the market and sold. While they’re similar, they each cater to a different type of home seller. Compass provides personalized service from two real estate [...]

We Buy Ugly Houses Reviews 2023: Honestly, Is It a Rip-off?

Check out our deep-dive on this nationwide franchise — including We Buy Ugly Houses reviews from real customers — to find out if it's the real deal or a scam.
How to Sell a House to a Family Member

Avoid a family feud and read this BEFORE you sell your house to a relative.
7 Warning Signs of a Bad Real Estate Agent

Imagine listing your home with an inexperienced realtor, and watching it sit on the market for months with no offers. Every call to the agent goes straight to voicemail. You're pretty sure they're busy working another job or helping other clients. These are just a few signs of a bad real estate agent. Whether you're buying [...]