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Trent Seigfried

Trent Seigfried

Data Engineering Team Manager

Trent Seigfried is the data engineering team manager at Clever Real Estate. Trent combines a professional background in data analysis and data science with fifteen years experience in writing about personal finance, and uses these skills to provide practical strategies to help millions save money on buying and selling their homes.

Trent founded The Simple Dollar, a publication focused on practical personal finance. From 2006 to 2021, Trent reached tens of thousands of daily visitors to The Simple Dollar with real-world personal finance advice, strategies, and analysis.

Trent also spent six years as a systems and data analyst in the field of plant genetics, honing his data analysis skills.

Featured Published Articles

  • Sellers owe a number of fees at closing, including realtor commission fees, transfer taxes, recording fees, title insurance, and more. Here’s what they are, how much you can expect to pay, and how to save on many seller closing costs.

  • Negotiating realtor fees centers on knowing the market and your situation, then using that info while talking to multiple agents. Learn how to effectively negotiate in this guide!

  • Redfin Estimates and Zillow Zestimates provide an easy way to get a rough estimate of your property value, but how accurate are they? Are they a good substitute for an appraisal or an estimate from a real estate professional? Read on to find out more!