Buyers

  • Do I Need a Home Inspection?

    While not required, an inspection is generally recommended so the buyer fully understands the home’s condition.
  • 12 Things That Fail a Home Inspection

    Things that fail a home inspection include safety issues like foundation problems and mold. The buyer can walk away or negotiate a solution.
  • How to Buy a House: The Ultimate Guide for 2025

    In this guide, we cover how to buy a house, including how to choose an agent, find down payment assistance programs, and negotiate your offer.
  • Clever Real Estate Reviews 2025

    Clever Real Estate is a free, nationwide service that matches you with the best, full-service agents in your area and gets you built-in commission savings — no negotiations required.
  • Is the Era of 3% Commission Realtors Still Alive?

    If you sell your home conventionally, you'll typically pay a 3% real estate commission to the two agents who handle your transaction: your listing agent and the buyer's agent. That equals a 6% total commission.
  • SimpleShowing Reviews: Are the Savings Worth It?

    SimpleShowing is a real estate brokerage that advertises discounted listing fees for home sellers, as well as large commission rebates for buyers. Based on SimpleShowing reviews from past customers, the potential savings seem genuine. However, the way this company creates…
  • Who Pays Commission in Dual Agency?

    Dual agency is when a single real estate agent represents both the buyer and seller in a transaction. Who pays commission in dual agency depends on what the parties agree to. The commission may be split between the buyer and…
  • Ideal Agent: Is It A Good Way to Find a Realtor?

    Ideal Agent is a free, nationwide service that can match you with a local real estate agent to help you buy or sell a home. But the company only provides one potential agent match. Is it possible this is really…
  • Dave Ramsey Realtor Reviews: They May Surprise You!

    We combed through Dave Ramsey ELP realtor reviews and mystery shopped the company to discover everything you need to know before working with an ELP realtor. Whether you love Dave Ramsey or hate him, this article is a must-read!
  • Ribbon Home Reviews

    What is Ribbon Home? Ribbon Home was a real estate service designed to make home buying more accessible by turning buyers into cash buyers. The company worked by purchasing homes with cash on behalf of buyers. Buyers would then rent…