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Steve Nicastro

Steve Nicastro

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Steve Nicastro began contributing to the Real Estate Witch in 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 contributing to Real Estate Witch is 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

  • Wondering how much realtor fees cost? This guide explains what you'll pay (and how to get discounts) when working with a realtor.

  • Use our home sale calculator to get an idea of your net proceeds after commission and other closing costs.

  • Buyer agents typically earn 2–3% of a home's final sale price. If you're selling your home without a realtor (also known as "for sale by owner," or FSBO), but your buyer is working with an agent, you may still need to pay their commission. Buyer's agent commission in FSBO: Key facts  How much should I…

  • How to set an asking price | Ways to sell for cash | How to compare offers | Closing a cash sale Selling a house for cash and without a realtor are both complicated processes. We recommend getting cash offers from multiple sources to get the best price. Set an asking price based on fair…

  • Prep your home | Set your asking price | Market online | Negotiate offers | Close on the sale Selling a condo is a lot like selling a single-family home, with one key difference — condos generally belong to homeowner’s associations (HOAs). This means there are extra rules you need to adhere to when selling…

  • Prepare your land to sell | Determine the value of your land | List your land for sale | Compare offers and terms | Fill out the paperwork and close Selling a land-only property without a house requires fewer steps than a typical transaction when a real estate agent markets and shows a home. However,…