Buyers

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

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…

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.

HomeLight can quickly connect you with a local real estate agent, but it doesn't offer the commission savings you'd get with other agent finding services.

A home appraisal determines the value of a home. Appraisals are common in real estate transactions, and they’re often required by lenders as part of the mortgage approval process. Here are some scenarios where you may need a home appraisal:…

While not required, an inspection is generally recommended so the buyer fully understands the home’s condition.

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.

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…

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 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…