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Steve Nicastro

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

  • Find out what questions matter most when you're interviewing a real estate agent.

  • What is a pre-listing appraisal? | Who it works best for | Other home value options | How appraisals work | Next steps A pre-listing appraisal or pre-appraisal is a professional home value estimate a seller gets before listing a home for sale to set a fair price.  In most cases, a pre-listing appraisal isn't…

  • Listing agents represent home sellers. Learn more about what they do and how they get paid.

  • These FSBO tips and tricks from real-life FSBO buyers and sellers will help you get the most for your money!

  • Average cost to sell nationwide | Cost to sell calculator | How to save on closing costs | State breakdown | FAQs The cost to sell a house varies by market but typically ranges from 7.59% to 8.59% or more of a home's final sale price. That cost includes real estate agent commission and seller closing…

  • A seller's net sheet is a real estate document or spreadsheet that estimates how much you may earn in a home sale.  A properly formatted net sheet calculates your estimated net proceeds by deducting common fees the seller pays - real estate agent commissions and seller closing costs - from a targeted sales price.  For…