Steve Nicastro

Managing Editor

Steve Nicastro has been part of the Real Estate Witch team since 2021. He brings a unique consumer-first perspective to the platform, and with three years under his belt, Steve has become a trusted voice for readers seeking clarity and empowerment in their real estate decisions.

Steve's path to becoming Managing Editor at Clever Real Estate was paved with real-life experiences as a real estate consumer. His hands-on approach in Charleston, SC, where he closed over $6 million in transactions between 2020 and 2021, has given him a deep understanding of buyers and sellers' challenges and victories.

He previously worked as a personal finance writer for NerdWallet for over six years. His insights have been featured in prominent publications like the Associated Press, MarketWatch, and USA Today.

When he's not writing or thinking about real estate, Steve can often be found embracing his passion for golf at the local course, sipping on ice coffee at Starbucks, channeling energy at the gym, or enjoying quality time with his family.

Expertise

  • Real estate commission
  • Selling a house without a realtor
  • Finding a realtor
  • Cash home buyers
  • Home value estimates
  • Real estate investing
  • Rent to own homes

Media appearances

Featured Published Articles

  • ✅ Pros: No listing agent fee | Total control | ❌ Cons: Lower sales price | Time-consuming | Legal risks Selling your home without a realtor may sound great since you could save up to 3% on listing agent commissions. But selling without a real estate agent doesn’t guarantee more money in your pocket. The…

  • Most FSBO sellers think they can save money or time by not using an agent when they sell their home. But is this true? Get the facts and data about FSBO vs. realtor transactions.

  • How to list on Facebook | Should you use Facebook? | Pros and cons | Tips for selling on Facebook | Alternatives  Selling your home FSBO? Facebook Marketplace offers a free and easy way to list a property for sale. However, there are much better ways to sell a house — also for free or…

  • Unreal Estate is a flat fee MLS listing service platform that offers for sale by owner (FSBO) services in 28 states and Washington, DC. It serves five more states through its subsidiaries, including US Realty.  Unreal Estate's three flat fee service plans — Basic, Deluxe, and Premium — range from $99–$249. It also has a…

  • What is Savvy Lane? Savvy Lane is a flat fee MLS listing service that offers plans to FSBO sellers in Oregon and Washington. Plans start at $195 for basic services and work their way up to $3,000 for assistance with a licensed agent. The most basic plan will put you on the MLS, Zillow, Trulia,…

  • What is ForSaleByOwner.com? ForSaleByOwner.com is a listing website that gives sellers nationwide a free platform to list and market their homes. It does not provide flat fee MLS listing services, nor does it syndicate listings across major real estate websites like Zillow. It also offers a $495 package for FSBO sellers who want some assistance…